{"id":19743,"date":"2023-04-07T07:00:12","date_gmt":"2023-04-07T07:00:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/updates-www.mccdn.io\/vitals\/?p=19743"},"modified":"2026-04-13T20:47:12","modified_gmt":"2026-04-13T20:47:12","slug":"pierce-county-kids-get-fit-for-sound-to-narrows","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/updates-www.mccdn.io\/vitals\/pierce-county-kids-get-fit-for-sound-to-narrows\/","title":{"rendered":"Pierce County kids get Fit for Sound to Narrows","gt_translate_keys":[{"key":"rendered","format":"text"}]},"content":{"rendered":"<p>For third grade teacher Ladd Wolfe, inspiring his students\u2019 lifelong love of physical activity is one of his greatest achievements. This beloved teacher knows he has a chance to influence kids at an early age to have a positive relationship with exercise, leading to healthier lifestyles for the long term.<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s one of the many reasons Wolfe participates in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.soundtonarrows.org\/fit-for-sound-to-narrows\/\">Fit for Sound to Narrows<\/a>, a structured eight-week training program designed in partnership with the Tacoma City Running Club to get students ages 12 and younger ready to compete in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.soundtonarrows.org\/\">Sound to Narrows<\/a> run.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAt the start, I see a lot of kids say, \u2018I\u2019m not a runner,\u2019\u201d says Wolfe. \u201cThrough this program, we teach them if they are out and moving \u2014 whether it\u2019s jogging or sprinting \u2014 they are a runner, and they\u2019re part of a team.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Rhianna Bedient, a health and physical education teacher for Tacoma Public Schools, also brought the Fit program to her schools. She sees it as a way to build community and perseverance.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe lessons learned when kids become runners are lessons they take with them to be successful in many challenging things they will do,\u201d Bedient says. \u201cKids learn that, when things get tough, they can decide to quit or to keep going. It shows them their mindset and determination can get them through even the toughest challenges.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Over the course of eight weeks, students train with increasing intervals, culminating in the Fit for Sound to Narrows 2K in June. The program brings together students of all ages and fitness levels in a no-cut sport that focuses more on individual growth and team building than coming in first place.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cFit for Sound to Narrows gives kids a happy, positive place to learn and gain confidence,\u201d says parent Jenilee Antone, who has three children who participate in the program. \u201cIt\u2019s building a positive relationship with exercise and giving kids tools they will use their whole lives.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Parent Julie Quesada\u2019s three children have participated in the program for five years. She\u2019s seen how the curriculum positively influences kids of all interests and abilities, from her youngest son who is an avid runner, to her daughter who prefers swimming. All three of her kids have learned about setting goals and being part of something bigger than themselves.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe program has a positive impact on their physical and mental health,\u201d Quesada says. \u201cIt creates a culture of \u2018moving your body is fun\u2019 and shows them kids from all fitness levels can be part of a team environment.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s about getting kids up and moving,\u201d Wolfe says. \u201cAll you need is a pair of shoes and a child can start to think of themselves as an athlete.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>As part of its mission to make running fun and accessible, Fit for Sound to Narrows has partnered with the Tacoma City Running Club, the Puyallup Tribe of Indians and South Sound Running for a shoe scholarship program. The program aims to lessen the financial barrier of participation in running for youth in the Pierce County area by fitting young runners with free shoes.<\/p>\n<p>Quesada and her kids are counting down the days until the race. She enjoys seeing the community come together around a shared goal.<\/p>\n<p>Antone\u2019s kids are looking forward to race day.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cTo see them run a race with their friends, they\u2019ll have great memories and the perfect way to end the program,\u201d Antone says.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to the Fit for Sound to Narrows 2K, the Sound to Narrows run includes the signature 12K route with challenging hills and spectacular water views, the faster and flatter 5K route and a 20-yard diaper dash for kids.<\/p>\n<h2>Sign up for MultiCare races<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.soundtonarrows.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Sound to Narrows 12K and 5K, Tacoma<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\n<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/updates-www.mccdn.io\/bridge-to-brunch\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bridge to Brunch 5K, Spokane<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>Editor\u2019s note: This article was originally published in June 2022 and updated in April 2023.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false,"gt_translate_keys":[{"key":"rendered","format":"html"}]},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>For third grade teacher Ladd Wolfe, inspiring his students\u2019 lifelong love of physical activity is one of his greatest achievements. 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