LiVE WiRES - CARTERSVILLE * 8-Week Running Program

LiVE WiRES - CARTERSVILLE * 8-Week Running Program

This 8-week running program is designed for kids in Grades 1-5, taking place every Tuesday in Cartersville from March 10th to April 28th, 2026. Sessions run from 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM EDT at Dellinger Park (100 Pine Grove Rd., Cartersville, GA 30120), meeting behind the playground/restroom facility near Pavilion #2.

Mission: To foster individual strength—mind & body—through structured running.

The program includes 8 practice sessions and 8 race opportunities.

Registration Cost:

• $145 for the 8-week program (Includes T-shirt, season-ending party, and 2 Free Road Races).

Sibling Discount:

• 2 family members: $260 (Use COUPON CODE: 2SIBLINGS)
• 3 family members: $350 (Use COUPON CODE: 3SIBLINGS)
• 4 family members: $450 (Use COUPON CODE: 4SIBLINGS)

Philosophy: Balance (Strength & Endurance, Endurance & Speed, Work & Play, Mind & Body, Fun & Even more fun!).

Typical Session:

• Warm-up jog
• Stretch
• “Nugget of Wisdom” Workout (with H2O breaks)
• Running Game…Fun…Challenge...
• Strength
• Wrap it up! (+ Healthy Snack time!!)

Each practice session is designed to be creative and new, helping kids learn new things that will make them a better athlete and person. While running races is optional, the program offers opportunities to participate in 8-9 races within a 30-minute drive.

Coach David Matherne's Experience:

• 34 years in education & head coaching
• Coached four (4) different teams to a State Championship
• Coached eleven (11) different individual State Champions
• Coached an individual to two (2) National Championships
• 4-time Masters National Champion
• Ranked #1 in-the-World in 2022 for Masters (55+) in the Men's Mile (4:55.8)
• 50 years of competitive running; Ran collegiately at Berry College, 4-time All-American
• P.R.s: Mile—4:02; 5,000m—14:21; 10,000m.—29:55; Marathon—2:37

Quote: "Your speed is less important to me than your attitude. Your talent is less important to me than your commitment. Your stamina is less important to me than your desire to improve." ---Coach David