What parents and teachers are saying about GO FAR......

"My daughter, who has made it her mission to get out of PE whenever possible since kindergarten, signed up for the program at Southwest Elementary this year and thoroughly enjoyed it.  I was more than a little surprised when she asked me to sign the permission form to participate, and figured she might drop out about midway. Her farther and I couldn't have been more proud of her when she finished the race on Saturday.  Academics have always come very easy for her, but physical education and sports are more intimidating and something she tends to avoid if given a choice.  Finishing the 5K has boosted her confidence tremendously and she's eager to do it again--I am beyond thrilled to see that glimmer of resilience and perseverance in her." Yvonne (Mom from SWE)

"Perhaps the best part of GO FAR is what it provides on an emotional level.  These children work hard toward a goal and through a structured, supervised program, they make friends, become more fit and gain self esteem."   Cristie (Mom from Colfax elementary)

"The children were training to run a 5K and were encouraged to ask a parent to run with them.  My wife and I drew straws and I got the short one.  I started training with Timmy and both of us proudly finished our first 5K.  Timmy felt great about his endeavor and I found the ingredient that was missing to help me gain a healthier lifestyle.  I never stopped running since that first GO FAR race and have constantly set higher goals for myself.  GO FAR has been a tremendous life changing and positive force in my life and has helped Timmy become more confident and conditioned athlete.  It is a program that should be in every school."  Mike (Dad of Timmy)

"I have a student that is active in sports and is very excited about GO FAR and the road races.  She and her entire family ran the race last spring and loved it (father, mother and 6 y/o brother).  Her mother enjoyed the race so much that she has started her own running program and plans to run the fall race. Her mother teaches dance and was physically active already, but she said her daughter's involvement in GO FAR   motivated her to catch the running bug"  (Nate Reeser, PE educator at Millis Rd Elementary)

What children in the GO FAR running club are saying about GO FAR.....

"It helps kids stay fit and feel good about themselves and they feel proud and will get them to come to school."  (Dylan, 5th grade)

"It is good exercise, it builds self-esteem, and it's fun!" (Josh, 4th grade)

"GO FAR is a way to get more kids healthy and make them want to go to school."                     (Caroline, 5th grade)

"It keeps kids in shape.  You can keep kids healthy and they can have fun at the same time."  (Grace, 4th grade)

"That is a great program for fitness and learning other skills, discipline, and healthy snack choices."    (Mackenzie, 5th grade)