Twenty-five years in business deserves to be marked with something special, and that’s just what we plan to do. This summer, Runners’ Choice will be donating 25 pairs of running shoes to youth involved with YOU London. But the celebration is about more than an anniversary and shoes. It’s about creating a sense of community, boosting self-esteem, and inspiring some young individuals with a lifestyle change that hopefully will last for years to come.
Running has been such an important part of the lives of all our staff, and we wanted to do something that would make a difference and have an impact on someone else. In addition to new shoes, the youth involved will be coached through a running program over the summer with the goal of completing either a 5km race or a half marathon on September 13.
Serving more than 3,600 youth each year in London and Middlesex, YOU provides a caring and active place where youth aged 16-29 are engaged in learning and creating opportunities to build their future. The running program will keep participants motivated and active so they get in the habit of running in addition to eating healthy and living well.
The goal event for the program this year will be the Springbank Road Races on September 13, and it will be the first year that YOU will be the charity partner. Although it is a first for YOU, Springbank Road Races is the longest standing road running event in London. It has a deep history that includes some of the best runners in the world (Frank Shorter, Bill Rogers and Jerome Drayton).
It looks to be an exciting summer of running in London with run groups of all sorts getting ready for their goal events. To take part in the Springbank Road Race and help support YOU, please visit our website at www.londonroadraces.ca or contact us at the store: 519-672-5928.
Story submitted by: Runners’ Choice
