A nighttime stroll down Kollen Park’s boardwalk in Holland, Michigan.
Kollen Park Boardwalk [Runner’s High]
Author: James Rogers
Nos. 28-32 [Runners]
I asked this group of eighth-graders to tell me (1) the best piece of running advice they’ve received and (2) what they love about running. A few answers for each question…
(1) “Don’t eat right before you run.”
“Pace yourself. Don’t sprint at the start.”
“Don’t give up, just keep running.”
(2) “You just go out and run, and nobody’s judging.”
“Staying fit.”
“It’s all you out there. It can be peaceful.”
Nos. 26 & 27 [Runners]
“Would you say your son enjoys running?”
“Ha, it keeps him away from the tablet.”
No. 25 [Runners]
“Please tell me about the hammer.”
“I call it Mjolnir Jr. We found it randomly on a run through the woods, and it’s been our team hammer ever since. The football team once stole it, but the cross-country team stole it back.”
Nos. 22, 23 & 24 [Runners]
“What was the toughest part of the race today?”
“The heat!”
“So the heat was tough and it wore you down, but what’s your favorite thing about cross-country season?”
“Team bonding. I’m having teammates over tonight for a bonfire!”
Hooray Run 