4th & 5th Grade Run Club Fun Club

Let’s get your kids outside, running, and having FUN after school! Our After School Run Club Fun Club is for 4^th and 5^th graders looking to stretch their legs and see what the running world is all about! Our 6-week program is designed to keep your child engaged, making sure that fun and safety is priority #1! After that, they will join their friends with Coach Megan and learn about running!

What is the proper way to perform this stretch?

What is the proper running technique?

What is a proper core exercise for my 10-year old to perform?

All these questions will be answered, and more!

One thing that will NOT happen, is high-mileage running! We’re here to keep your child educated and injury free in the running community.

Let’s get these kids outside in the fresh air, running AND learning! In 6 weeks, your child will experience a new theme each week, ranging from Superhero Day to Beach Day! And as a bonus, the final day of Run Club Fun Club will include a timed mile, snacks, and a t-shirt!

The program will run on Monday’s and Wednesday’s from April 12^th until May 19^th. The program will be lead by Coach Megan Sloan. Read more about her below!

Hi! I'm Megan Sloan, avid runner since I was a child. I started running around the block at the age of 10. Fast forward a few years and I crossed my first marathon finish line 2 weeks before I graduated college in 2010. From there, there was no holding me back. I've since crossed a total of 14 marathon finish lines, qualifying for the Boston Marathon in 2018. The passion for endurance doesn't stop with running. Somewhere between here and there, I bought myself a bike, taught myself how to swim and have turned myself into a 7-time Ironman finisher as well. In 2017, I also qualified for the Half Ironman World Championships and was able to race on my 30th birthday. I have a passion for running that starts from a very young age and the fire has never faded. My goal is to help your child achieve the same, while keeping them safe and creating a STRONG athlete. I have coached athletes as young as your child but old and as wise as you! The runner's heart knows no age and I believe that all miles shared together create a bond unlike any other. Lace up, it's time to run!

Questions? Call 815-893-9075 or email Coach Megan at megan.sloan@smithptrun.com.