FIELD RESEARCH: KIDS TALK Competition vs Participation LINK: Happy Feet Kids' Club Page Chipmunk Chase Rainy Day Fun Run Question: Would you prefer having a more traditional running club to our after-school Happy Feet, Healthy Food Kids Club? Playing Alphabet Animals We took a few moments out of our routine at our after-school Happy Feet, Healthy Food Kids' Club to find out what our club kids think about the question, "Would you prefer having a more traditional running club?" Here are some of their responses. Alicia: I think Happy Feet Club is better because it is more fun and I can't run that fast. Owen: I think that I would like a club where you have to race because it gives you more courage. It also helps you train for the IronMan Triathlon. Amanda: I think it is better to have a Happy Feet Club because you can learn how to run a mile and you can have fun!! Victoria: I think running and walking together at Happy Feet. I like going at my own pace. Cari: I like all of my friends at Happy Feet. I like my teacher. Ryan: We should race. Photo: Chipmunk Chase Medals Hannah: I would not like to run and race and compete. Sam: Happy Feet because I have a hip problem and I can take my time. Noah: I would like Happy Feet because I like running with my friends. Matt: I like to race so you can get trophies. Allison: I choose Happy Feet because it is not a race. You win even if you win or lose. Sarah: I would like to be in Happy Feet because if you want to go slow you can and if you want to go fast you can. And most of all you get a ribbon. I like to sing and I like our Rainbow Treasure Happy Feet song. I like the T-shirt also. Karissa: I like Happy Feet because it's not a race and no matter how good or bad you are you get a ribbon. You also learn how to eat and be healthy. You also get to keep the Rainbow Treasure Happy Feet song. Big brother Alex (older brother): I would rather be on a running team because I like to compete in races. I can run really fast. On a team you get to meet people you have never met before. Another reason is that I would be really good at it and I would win a lot. Julia: I like Happy Feet because you don't have to do what a coach says to do, but I sort of would like a running team because I like oranges, Gatorade and I like racing and running. Jackson: I like Happy Feet because you can choose any healthy food or snack! Ashley: I would pick Happy Feet because we can walk or run. Patrick: I like Happy Feet better because you can do a Fun Run! Also you can eat fruits and veggies. Another thing is that you can run or walk. Jogging and hiking in the woods Ethan: I like Happy feet because you are free to go your own pace and it's fun because everyone gets a treasure chest prize! We have club things like a song, a T-shirt, and a Happy Feet journal. You get to bring fruits and vegetables and we have a club fun run. Photo: Singing in the rain at the Chipmunk Chase Shubahm: I like Happy Feet because it's fun and we get ribbons and I hang it on my wall and my friend said, "Cool!" Manon: I would rather be in Happy Feet because you can go your own speed and because you eat healthy food. Clayton: I will choose making my own club with my friends. I will show them that I can run with my friends and my best friend is Matt and Riley and Parker and Evan and Cooper and Collin and Cody and RJ and Jenna. Emily: I would like to be on a running team because you get to wear a uniform. Alex: Happy Feet because we don't get pushed like runners do in races. We all get medals. On a team a particular person gets a medal. That's why I like Happy Feet. Fruits and veggies at Happy Feet Drew: I like Happy Feet because you go in the woods and you run as many laps as you can. Daniel: I would rather be in Happy Feet because we can run at our own pace. No o ne tells us how fast to run. Kyle: I like Happy Feet because I have fun staying healthy. Brandon: Happy Feet because it doesn't matter who wins. Tyler: I prefer Happy Feet. You get to eat healthy foods and healthy snacks. Devin: I would like to be on a running team so I can travel and get a trophy. Crysta: I'd rather be on a Happy Feet team because you can run and go the pace you want. Blake: We should have a racing club because we could be in the Olympics. Club Kids Photos by Sue Gronendyke and Carol Goodrow carolgoodrow@verizon.net