Runners Of All Ages Keeping Fit
Launched in 2016 for kids of all ages to stay active in the summer, the Sulphur Running Club is off to a fast start.
Club members have been pictured running down the trails of Chickasaw National Recreation Area during the morning and they will continue until the end of summer, group leaders said.
Head Sulphur High School cross country coach Emile Heitland began the club to help kids in all sports and ages stay active and keep fit.
Also assisting with the club is Kari Seitz, head Sulphur girl’s cross country coach.
“The Summer Running Club is a great way for kids of all ages— and athletes from any sport—to stay active and in shape during the summer,” said Seitz. “Over the years, we’ve had everyone from elementary students to college athletes participate, as well as students from neighboring schools.”
Seitz said while many in the club are cross country runners, they’ve also had football players, cheerleaders, and others who simply wanted to improve their fitness.
Seitz said the club has continued to grow each summer. She said cross country training for high school and junior high students will start around the middle of July in preparation for an August start to the season.
PHOTO BY DON COFFEY The Sulphur boys running club stretches it out in an early-morning training session recently in Chickasaw National Recreation Area.
