The CLE Running/Walking Club was started
by Nancy Rollins, who is an avid runner. Her vision
for the group was to use exercise as a metaphor
for personal growth. Nancy saw the training and
striving necessary to succeed in running were the
same qualities needed to succeed in life. The club
offers people a tangible way to practice the skills
necessary to reach their life goals. Running is
a sport often characterized by individualism and
isolation but Nancy's vision is for participants
to experience the benefits of belonging to a supportive
community. Members take on challenges, set goals
and provide mutual encouragement and accountability.
The Running/Walking Club meets the first Saturday
of each month from 8:00-10:00 am. Contact Nancy
at (847) 333-9082 for more information.
Testimony
“Running has become a way
of life for me. I like everything about it.
I've learned to know and go for what I want out of
it, not someone else's view. Recently, I've
begun to go against false beliefs, like Żif I try
to go fast I'll fail and hurt myself.'
I tried to go fast & the result was: I successfully
went fast and I became stronger both mentally
and physically, not injured. These learns
and grows have and will continue to change how I live.” -G.
