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Dancinghomer
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 Posted: 10/12/04 - 14:48 Post subject:
I've noticed that for some people the link hasn't been working...so here's the article:
Running club hopes to gain popularity, members
The recently founded group is seeking greater recognition.
Joseph Seals - Daily Staff Writer
October 12, 2004
Every Sunday they can be seen stretching, flexing and warming up for the run. They gather at the reflecting pool just north of Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. From there, they speed down campus streets and into the surrounding areas. Not many know who they are, but perhaps that’s going to change.
Chris Vagasky, University College freshman, founded a running club last summer at OU. Vagasky said the club is about finding out what its members are capable of.
“I took it upon myself to start the running club because I want to stay in shape and push myself,” he said. “There are others who want to get into athletics on campus too.”
Vagasky, who was a member of his high school cross country team, said he founded the club because there wasn’t a running club on campus. The club has about 20 members now, and Vagasky said he expects it to grow.
Some members said one of the most important reasons students should join the club is to connect with other people.
“It’s a good chance to get to know other runners and make friends,” said Rebecca White, graduate student.
White has been running since age nine and was one of the first club members.
White said the club also allows members to meet with other athletes and is a good stress reliever.
Robert Landis, University College freshman, said the club is good for anyone interested in running as a sport and for anyone just wanting to have a good time.
“Members stay in shape, get to meet new people, and hopefully enjoy competitive races for fun,” Landis said.
While the club is going well, Landis said that, with more members, it will get even better. He said he wants to see competitive racing find its way into the club.
“I would like to see many students come out and join and become established as a intramural-like sport,” he added.
Vagasky said the camaraderie is one of the most important reasons athletes and non-athletes alike should join the club.
“We have no set courses and try to have a group run every weekend, but members are free to get together on their own and run if they want to,” he said.
The club is not officially associated with the university and is non-academic. Membership is open to faculty, staff and students and no running experience is necessary to join.
Any student, staff or faculty member interested in joining or assisting the club can contact Vagasky at 487-2286.
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