How did the club get started?
In early 2022, a student who had run competitively during high school connected with the Clubs team in Student Life and expressed interest in starting a running club. They connected her to me and we developed a vision and strategy together and officially initiated the club at the start of the 2022 fall semester.
What is the purpose of the club?
The purpose of the club is to give runners a community to belong to and an opportunity to make new connections while they are attending Kirkwood. It is meant to be a fun activity for those needing a break from daily obligations.
What are the benefits of joining?
Some people who enjoy running may find it difficult to motivate themselves to run alone, and having someone or a group of people to run with has proven to be beneficial to helping people achieve their goals. There are numerous mental and physical benefits to being active, and we want to support people in their journeys to a healthier state of being. We also have been privileged to watch genuine friendships form among the participants in our club, which has by far been the most rewarding outcome.
How can students get involved?
Email Jolene Bruno at jolene.bruno@kirkwood.edu.
When and where do you meet?
Members of Running Club are sent a schedule every week of where and when the runs will be for the upcoming week. At this point we are staying on campus, but there will be future opportunities to expand our runs to off-campus locations.
What type of activities take place at the meetings?
Only running.
Is there anything else you would like to add?
We created this club with the objective of making running a fun and enjoyable activity for our members, and to create a positive environment at Kirkwood. Although running regularly can be a bit intimidating, we are here to uplift our members and help keep them motivated to achieve their running goals, and also to make sure they have any other support they need during their time here at Kirkwood.
Information submitted by Jolene Bruno, advisor. Interested in having your club featured? Reach out via email to communique@kirkwood.edu.
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