We Run the Merrimack Valley
http://www.glrr.net/

Youth Development

We are proud to invest in the future of running by helping local youth to develop their running abilities.

Youth Track & Field Meet -- Sunday, January 10, 2010

Reggie Lewis Track Center, Boston, MA

GLRR is proud to present and opportunity for local youth to compete at the Reggie Lewis Center Youth Track Meet on Sunday January 10, 2010 –

Here is the link to the information summarized below - http://www.needhamtrack.org/ne.htm

In preparation for the Youth Track meet – GLRR is extending an invite to all local youth to attend our weekly indoor track sessions at Lexington High School, 251 Waltham Street, Lexington, MA 02421 on

Wednesday nights 7:15 PM to 8:00 PM

GLRR will cover all costs

Dates of Indoor Track Practice for Youth

Dec 2, 2009

Dec 9, 2009

Dec 16, 2009

Jan 6, 2009

(Remember this is a school & if LEXINGTON cancels school – indoor track is canceled)

If in question you can call THE PROGRAM CANCELATION LINE (781) 862-0500 ext. 706

GLRR will cover all youth costs for the Reggie Lewis Track Meet

Entry covers 3 events (1 field & 2 running events)

Ages 7 to 16

There are a few ages 5&6 events – Noted with ** & in red

Running Events

1500 Meter	55 Meter Hurdles heats**	200 Meter Run heats**	55 Meter Dash heats**	400 Meter Run
55 Meter Hurdles finals	200 Meter Finals	800 Meter Run	55 Meter Dash finals	4 x 200 Meter Relay

Field Events

Shot Put

Long Jump

High Jump

Standing Long Lump**

(Ages 5&6 only)

Contact Pat Sheridan via EMAIL – pfsheridan@gmail.com with interest (use SUBJECT – YOUTH TRACK)

Please list the event(s) you are interested in participating in

Fall Cross Country

Greater Lowell Kids at Junior Olympics XC Meet

Congrats to all the kids - who ran well and did us proud:

In the 3K Bantam Boys (10 and under):
Cameron Murphy 18:29

In the 3K Midget Girls (11, 12):
Eleanor Callery 15:55
Emily Callery 17:34

In the 3K Midget Boys (11, 12):
Kevin Murphy 12:53
Conor Blair 14:02
Zack Casper 16:23
Alex Froment 16:35

In the 4K Youth Boys (13, 14)
Jack Newcomb 20:39

BTW - You can also follow the kids on Facebook in Greater Lowell Road Runners Youth Development

2009 Summer Youth Development and Camps

We strive to make running fun for kids of all ages. We would love the opportunity to show you and
your kids how we use running as a foundation for a better and healthier life.

Breaking News

We will have two more track nights

August 10th and 17th 6-8 PM
at Tewksbury High School
click here for directions

This week XC is at Great Brook Farm
Thursday August 6th at 6PM
click here for directions

We have scouted 3 routes of varying difficulty
You can see the routes by clicking here

Get all the latest youth news on twitter here

1 – Track & Field Night @ Cawley Stadium – Monday Nights 6 to 8PM - FREE
July 13, July 20, July 27

2 – Summer Running Camps - $50 per camp (Scholarships are available)
Family Discounts available
A. August 3 – August 6 – 9 am to 11 am @ Shedd Park, Lowell,MA
Marc’s Running Camp – Directed by Mark Coddaire of Marx Running &
Fitness, Acton, MA
---- Grades 5 to 8 ----
B. August 10 – 14 – 10 am to Noon @ Shedd Park, Lowell,MA
Noelle’s Running Clinic – Directed by Noelle
---- Grades 5 to 8 ----
Introduce the sport of running to middle school students while providing an age
appropriate fitness program including running, strength training, & stretching

3 – 5K/Cross Country Weekly Training Camp - $20 Thursday Nights 6 to 7PM
July 9, July 16, July 23, July 30, August 6, August 13, August 20
Entry into Good Times 5K on August 25
Entry into a Fall XC race to be picked

click here the sign up sheet

2009 Spring Youth Track Meet

On April 23rd we had 71 kids participate in the 2nd annual Spring Youth Track Meet. This is a free event for kids in grades 4 to 8. We are deeply indebted to the Lowell High School Track Team and Coaches for doing the hard working of hosting this event.

Click Here for Results