Hi
There! My name is Nick and I live in England and I have just learned
about the fantastic walk/run you children are doing across the
United States, doing a few miles a week. Paul Staso told me about
the wonderful effort you are doing because a few years ago I
actually ran the miles from San Francisco to New York. I told some
school children here about what you are doing and they are just
amazed at how much effort and hard work you are putting in. I
remember from when I did the actual run, there were many, many times
when I got so tired and no matter how far I seemed to run each week,
it always seemed such a long way STILL to the finish at New York!!!
Maybe there are days or weeks where right now you feel that it is
still such a long way to go and the finish just doesn't seem any
nearer. Does that sound familiar? Have you felt like that? Well let
me tell you something. If this was easy - anyone would do it. But
it's not easy and that's what makes you children so special. Often
the easiest thing to do is give up. This wonderful project you are
doing sets you apart from many others and you can feel very proud, I
am sure your parents are. Believe me, if you break the goal down
to manageable 'chunks' and take 'one week at a time', you WILL get
there. And when you do, those few miles you do this week will have
made ALL the difference. Good luck and keep at it!
Nick Baldock
Ran
Across America in 1998 at age 43 (Details:
2,851 miles; 132 days; full support crew; ran 22 miles each day)
Sales Trainer with Maximum Impact
Hertfordshire, England
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Way
to go, kids! I'm really impressed by your progress and your
commitment. You'll gain so much from this, and hopefully will avoid
a lifetime of health problems, and stay fit for good. That would be
the best thing you could ever do for yourselves! Take care, and keep
up the good work!
Ms. Crawford also shared these kind
words to Paul & Vicki (the organizers of this Run/Walk Across
America):
"This is an
incredible idea, and I've shared it with teacher friends already...
but I also wanted to say I think this is one of the best websites
I've ever visited. It's attractive and fun and very user-friendly."
Jo Crawford
Arlee, Montana
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To
The Students and Teachers at Russell School: My name is Stewart
P. LeBeau and I am 75 years old from Menominee, Michigan. I have
been following your school's virtual run. I know Ann L. Denzer from
Tacoma Washington and we send each other E-mail. In the past Ann
told me that she went to Russell School in her childhood and
recently she has been telling me about the virtual run you are
taking across the USA. Though you are not coming to Michigan,
my home state, I still want to let you know that I am interested in
your project and I hope you come to my city next year. I hope you
have lots of fun doing this project and that you gain a lot of new
knowledge along the way.
Stewart P. LeBeau
Menominee, Michigan
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I
can't believe that you guys are in Montana already! You blew right
through Missoula and didn't even stop to say "HI"! You guys are
AWESOME! Russell kids are the best there are and you guys are
proving it! I bet both 4th and 5th grade can reach the North Dakota
border by the time you leave for Christmas break. KEEP ON RUNNIN'!!!
Stacey Rossmiller
Missoula, Montana
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A
general word of encouragement for all the kids taking part in the
'huge' project and goal. A special word of encouragement to Emilee
Anschutz - Go Emilee Go, I am Proud of you.
Scott Allred
Missoula, Montana
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You
guys are doing great! You started this week ahead of pace! I
really look up to you guys. This is something you will never forget.
KEEP RUNNING!
Jenna
Meadow Hill Middle
School
Missoula, Montana
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Dear
4th grade, Run until you can't run any more. Run your hearts out.
Don't take this like it is a big race against each other.
Alice
4th Grade Participant
Russell Elementary School
Missoula, Montana
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Hi
guys, having fun? I love your program!! You guys have accomplished a
lot!!! Keep up the good work!!
Alexandria
5th Grade Participant
Russell Elementary School
Missoula, Montana
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Hi
class, we've got to run more.
Aaron
5th Grade Participant
Russell Elementary School
Missoula, Montana
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Dear
fourth grade: You guys have done so good! Are you having fun?
Well I am.
Holly
5th Grade Participant
Russell Elementary School
Missoula, Montana
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We're
doing really good. I think we're going to make it.
Shanell
5th Grade Participant
Russell Elementary School
Missoula, Montana
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Hey,
friends! I just wanted to tell you to keep going and don't give up.
Also take the yellow slips to keep up to the 4th graders. I'm
rooting for the 5th grade because I am a 5th grader but I do want to
send a little encouragement to them - a little. Tiny bit.
Mackenzie
5th Grade Participant
Russell Elementary School
Missoula, Montana
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Keep
on running guys! We're doing great! We're ahead of the fourth grade
right now, so let's keep up the pace. It's hard work, but I'm sure
we'll reach our goal.
Brielle
5th Grade Participant
Russell Elementary School
Missoula, Montana
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4-F
& 4-S RUN! RUN! RUN! Hope we make it to the finish line!
Emilee
4th Grade Participant
Russell Elementary School
Missoula, Montana
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Hi
Kids, I had written to you a couple of weeks ago. I think that each
class should try to get at least 100 miles every week until the end
of the year. You're doing great. Keep up the good work and keep
running!
Matthew Baker
2nd Grade Student
Benjamin Franklin School
Westfield, New Jersey
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