In many of my posts I have mentioned the Rockwall Running Club (RRC) and the impact the group has on my running life. Yes, running is a simple exercise that you can perform anywhere and at any time, but the pure enjoyment I have running with the RRC is beyond workouts. It's the friendships and family style hoopla that makes the group strong unlike any other (IMO). There are many occasions in life (personal, wellness, faith, friendship) that you need to surround yourself with positive people that encourage and relate to your situations. The RRC is so much more than your typical running club/group. Each member has a story, each member thrives on helping one another (no matter the scenario), each member shows how to persevere. Also, "every" member knows "No runner is left behind". This is the bond that is forged between all members (new and old) on the very first group run attended.
This morning is a great example of the comradery or "bond" that the RRC has on one another. It's a cold 30 degree morning for us morning procrastinators (the 0500 crew), and yet...we are at track to get better, to get faster or simply to keep our mental edge for upcoming races. As we head out to warm-up, the RRC over-achievers (the 0415 cronies) are finishing up their respective workouts on the track (great group).
It's these moments, when you look around and see all the smiling faces of your running group that you just say "I love this group". Sure, there is always the "I want to go back to bed" statement of the morning but being part of a running group gets you up before the sun rises and makes you accountable to better yourself every day.
All of this is possible because of the positive influences set forth by the owner of the RRC, Coach Barrett Hopper. Barrett has organized this group with every competitor, runner, walker, Super Mom and Dad in mind. It's these contributors that have established the family mindset in the RRC. We quarrel with one another like any family member, confided with another, push and pull one another, laugh, cry, what-have-you and the one thing that never changes is the fact that the RRC members are always there when you need them. A lot like what families do and/or should do.
If you are interested in starting to run, looking for a group to run with or just need a new scene. Come out to one of RRC's groups runs (Calendar can be found here) or you can find us on Facebook
Kyle
Train Hard = Race Easy, Train Smart = Race Fast ™
It's these moments, when you look around and see all the smiling faces of your running group that you just say "I love this group". Sure, there is always the "I want to go back to bed" statement of the morning but being part of a running group gets you up before the sun rises and makes you accountable to better yourself every day.
All of this is possible because of the positive influences set forth by the owner of the RRC, Coach Barrett Hopper. Barrett has organized this group with every competitor, runner, walker, Super Mom and Dad in mind. It's these contributors that have established the family mindset in the RRC. We quarrel with one another like any family member, confided with another, push and pull one another, laugh, cry, what-have-you and the one thing that never changes is the fact that the RRC members are always there when you need them. A lot like what families do and/or should do.
If you are interested in starting to run, looking for a group to run with or just need a new scene. Come out to one of RRC's groups runs (Calendar can be found here) or you can find us on Facebook
Kyle
Train Hard = Race Easy, Train Smart = Race Fast ™
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