Reston Runners' Youth In Motion (YIM) program is a non-profit, non-competitive summer youth running/fitness program.  Our mission is to introduce our youth to the joy of running and running-related activities in a fun atmosphere to help them maintain an active and healthy lifestyle.  The program has been recognized in the past as the best youth running program in the country by the RRCA (Road Runners Club of America).  It is comprised of 375 participants ages 4-13 years old.  

 

Our theme this year is "Lucky 13"!  More information about the events associated with our theme will be presented at our first session!

All participants start a few minutes before 6:30 by jogging around the track to warm up.  Then, group sretching begins promptly at 6:30pm.  Participants will then proceed with running/fitness activities with their coaches within their age groups at their designated training areas within the track area.  At the end of sessions, participants are welcome to enjoy a refreshing icy pop treat.

For the younger age groups, it’s important to stress that the running and exercises are for fun – letting kids be kids and getting fit along the way.  For the older age groups, we’re starting to impress upon them the importance of good running form and training along with some exercises to promote agility and muscle strength in a noncompetitive atmosphere.  All age groups participate in activities and games designed to promote speed, endurance, flexibility, and strength.  All participants are also encouraged to participate in our time trials in which they run in a simulated race conditions.  This builds their confidence and camaraderie as they are encouraged to put forth their very best effort and cheer their peers!  To view our past newsletters, please click HERE.

• Registration cost per participant is $30 (fee covers permits, equipment/storage/gift/icy pops/race/party expenses)
• Registration automatically closes after our maximum participant number (375) is reached.
• There is no waiting list.
• No substitutions or registration transfers allowed.
• No refunds.

YIM is staffed entirely by outstanding volunteers.   We are always looking for enthusiastic and energetic volunteers!!!  Please This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it if you would like to volunteer as a coach.** All our coaches are required to complete a background screening check and training program. Program directors:  Virginia Pons, Mij Phelps, Jon Wesoky, and Jeff Wolfe.