Run for it!

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Published on Monday, May 28, 2018

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Neepawa Banner & Press

Over the past six weeks, a group of students from NACI have been taking part in the Run For It program, which combines run training with mental health/wellness education. This is a special kind of running club, for all levels, that focuses not only the physical aspects of running, but all the benefits of exercise on our mood, stress levels, and overall well-being.

Running has been proven effective in helping individuals better manage stress, anxiety, and even symptoms of depression. Before each run students were given a short lesson (~10 minutes), either on run training or a related mental health/wellness topic. The running club had two scheduled  five km runs per week, Tuesdays after school and Fridays before school. There is a good chance you have seen our runners around town!

On May 13, 33 students and teachers from the NACI running club took part in the SHOPPERS LOVE. YOU. Run for Women in Winnipeg. We were invited to attend this event, sponsored by Shoppers Drug Mart, as part of the Run For It program. All proceeds from the event went to the Mood Disorders Association of Manitoba, who support mental health programs and initiatives across the province. Many of our runners achieved personal bests and some even placed in the top 10 (out of 1,300 runners!). Overall, it was a great experience and everyone involved had a blast!

The NACI Running Club would like to invite you (any and all runners in the community) to join us for our final run of the season Tuesday, May 29 at 4:00 p.m. We will meet at NACI, then run a  five km route around Neepawa, making our way back to the school to mingle and enjoy some treats. Complimentary headbands will be provided to all running guests while supplies last!