A couple of weeks ago the YMCA had a Turkey Trot run and after the run some of the people from his group presented him with The Golden Shoe Award. They also wrote this and read it aloud:
One Year Anniversary of the YMCA Running Club
November 2008
November 2008
Some things you might have overheard out at the track on Thursday nights over the last year.
However, the things you might have overheard from Chris would have been nothing short of encouraging, positive and motivating. Chris makes everyone (no matter their skill lever) feel welcome and important. His consistency and commitment to being here with a workout planned on Thursday nights have been impeccable. The only times he isn't here is when he's actually out of the state. Time and time again he's taken shots from speeding soccer balls for us and bravely cleared the track of darting kids. He always greets us with bright eyes and a dynamite smile and he somehow can make the words, "Tonight we are starting off with seven 3-lappers" sound so sweet and charming. He genuinely cares about the success of each person and makes it a joy to be out here. And it's for all that and lots more that we all say thank you for a wonderful year!
An now it is a privilege and an honor to present to you from all of us, the most prestigious award in the world of running clubs.....The Running Club Coach of the Year!
You know, he is all of that plus so much more. I am so blessed to have such a wonderful, supportive husband. I love you sweetie! You are truly the best!!!
- Wow, is he always that fast? Yes, and that is just his warm-up.
- It's really hard to run in the cold.
- It's really hard to run in the heat.
- Can we count our warm-up as part of the workout?
- Kari, want to run in a race with us this weekend? No.
- Just think of the kids on the track as hurdles.
- Kari, want to run in a race...No
- The wind is blowing dirt in my eyes! Then run with your eyes closed.
- Kari, you should run in...NO!
- I've never seen a hamstring injury turn that many colors before!
- It's not a race; we are just running fast together at the same time.
- Heads up!
- Did he just say now lets do some speed work, I thought this was speed work!
However, the things you might have overheard from Chris would have been nothing short of encouraging, positive and motivating. Chris makes everyone (no matter their skill lever) feel welcome and important. His consistency and commitment to being here with a workout planned on Thursday nights have been impeccable. The only times he isn't here is when he's actually out of the state. Time and time again he's taken shots from speeding soccer balls for us and bravely cleared the track of darting kids. He always greets us with bright eyes and a dynamite smile and he somehow can make the words, "Tonight we are starting off with seven 3-lappers" sound so sweet and charming. He genuinely cares about the success of each person and makes it a joy to be out here. And it's for all that and lots more that we all say thank you for a wonderful year!
An now it is a privilege and an honor to present to you from all of us, the most prestigious award in the world of running clubs.....The Running Club Coach of the Year!
You know, he is all of that plus so much more. I am so blessed to have such a wonderful, supportive husband. I love you sweetie! You are truly the best!!!
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