New NWWR guidelines

When I first started the Northland Women's Walk Run Club I had visions of it growing. I tend to think big about everything. I have always wanting it to be a club which everyone is involved in the route planning. I love that this has been a success so far. I love that I have someone to meet every Saturday morning. In my opinion running and walking are social sports. I am a very social being so this fits me well.

Considering the growth we have had by welcoming walkers and gaining a few more runners, I think it is time to set some guidelines and look to the future for other positions needed. Here are a few guideline we will be implementing from now on:

1) Each week will have two routes. One route will have a longer distance and one will have a shorter distance. They can be out and backs or loops. This was inspired by two routes that Jenny planned last Saturday. I love the options. This is also allow for different levels of runners and walkers to accomplish their long run/walk goals.

2)We will continue to have 2 meeting times: 5:30 for longer distances, 6:15 for shorter distances. This is especially important as we get into July and August. We do not want to risk dehydration from the humidity and heat of the summer. I highly encourage those walkers training for the marathon to start at the earlier time as well. You will be out in the elements longer so it is very important to get done by 8:30 or 9:00 a.m.

3) From now on Mendy and Mandy will post the route to the website. The person who plans our route needs to email it to Mendy or Mandy by the Tuesday prior to that Saturday. This will eliminate confusion for those who do not know how to post on blogs. This will also allow Mendy or Mandy to post it to NWWR.blogspot.com in a timely manor so everyone can print the map, plan schedules with our husbands ( most of us are juggling children and husbands schedules too), and map quest the location where we start.

4)We will have route facilitator sign-ups every 2 months. This will avoid confusion and last minute planning. I know at one point Mandy had designated some walkers to plan routes, but that was before we merged. I am making a new list. If you did not receive an email regarding this then contact me through MendyShriv@sbcglobal.net to sign up in July or August.