Stroller Warriors Running Club has offered a mileage incentive program for years. The goal of the program is help others set and reach mileage goals in a one-year timeframe. Over the years we’ve had lots of amazing participants in our mileage incentive programs, but this past year, we had two participants who might just be our most amazing Run The World participants yet!
Let me introduce to you two members of Stroller Warriors Miramar, Felix and Ayla! What makes these two runners stand out among the rest isn’t just the fact that they ran 250 miles in a year or that they ran their first half marathon while Running The World. Both of these amazing runners are just 10 years-old!
Let me introduce to you two members of Stroller Warriors Miramar, Felix and Ayla! What makes these two runners stand out among the rest isn’t just the fact that they ran 250 miles in a year or that they ran their first half marathon while Running The World. Both of these amazing runners are just 10 years-old!
Felix and Ayla during the San Diego Half Marathon So how did the idea to participate in Run the World come about? 10 year-old Felix says he heard his mother talking about the Run The World program and decided to make it a goal of his too. While 10, almost 11 year-old Ayla says she didn’t know she was going to Run the World, she was, “just running for fun and my Mom kept track of my miles.”
Felix and Ayala both say that the best part of running 250 miles has been running with each other. We’re so impressed with Felix and Ayla and their parents who have motivated and encouraged them to reach their goals.
We’ll leave you with these wise words from our youngest 2016 RTW participants:
Felix and Ayala both say that the best part of running 250 miles has been running with each other. We’re so impressed with Felix and Ayla and their parents who have motivated and encouraged them to reach their goals.
We’ll leave you with these wise words from our youngest 2016 RTW participants:
From Ayla:
What have you learned along the way?
To stretch after running, it's better to run with friends and talk about books while running and when you run a race, drinks lots of water.
What has been your favorite part of running 250 miles?
Running with my friend Felix.
What has been the hardest part of running 250 miles?
Being tired and not feeling like running, but once you're done running you feel good about it and you're not tired anymore.
Who inspires you?
My Dad when he says "Don't be weak!"
Is there anything else you'd like to tell us?
When you're done running, eat ice cream!
What have you learned along the way?
To stretch after running, it's better to run with friends and talk about books while running and when you run a race, drinks lots of water.
What has been your favorite part of running 250 miles?
Running with my friend Felix.
What has been the hardest part of running 250 miles?
Being tired and not feeling like running, but once you're done running you feel good about it and you're not tired anymore.
Who inspires you?
My Dad when he says "Don't be weak!"
Is there anything else you'd like to tell us?
When you're done running, eat ice cream!
From Felix:
What have you learned along the way?
How to run properly and how hard and fast I can push myself. I got my fastest mile while doing a running streak in November.
What has been your favorite part of running 250 miles?
Running while talking with my friends and other Stroller Warriors.
What has been the hardest part of running 250 miles? Trying to catch up at the end of the year since we took time off when mom had a baby.
Who inspires you?
Stroller Warriors and my Mom
Is there anything else you want to tell us?
Other kids should try and run the world because it’s not that hard.
What have you learned along the way?
How to run properly and how hard and fast I can push myself. I got my fastest mile while doing a running streak in November.
What has been your favorite part of running 250 miles?
Running while talking with my friends and other Stroller Warriors.
What has been the hardest part of running 250 miles? Trying to catch up at the end of the year since we took time off when mom had a baby.
Who inspires you?
Stroller Warriors and my Mom
Is there anything else you want to tell us?
Other kids should try and run the world because it’s not that hard.
Felix and Ayla with their amazing mother runner Moms Philly and Naomi (left to right)
Thank you Felix and Ayla for letting us spotlight you on the blog. You’re an inspiration to us all!
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