VivaHårt, Vermont Kids Run Club, is an enrichment program for all fitness levels. Traditional running games and drills are transformed into powerful life lessons. When you are with VivaHårt, you are getting a great workout AND building strength of character.
Every child is able to compete and reach the goals they once thought were beyond them. We have worked with hundreds of children of all fitness levels and have learned fun and active tools to harness self-confidence. We have found that the eight core empowerment principles we selected together create a unique and powerful curriculum, one which combines physical health with strength of character.
At VivaHårt, Vermont Kids Run Club,
we do not believe in the participation trophy culture.
Children receive a t-shirt for participating, but they must EARN their end-of-season medal. Each season a new goal is set, and children feel part of a team as they work towards reaching that goal. We will give plenty of second chances, but we will not give a medal to avoid tears.
We teach children how to handle disappointment and use it as fuel to achieve what is really important to them. When they finally do earn that medal, it will be worth more than gold.
The 8 Core Empowerment Principles of Run Club
Power Words
How we talk about ourselves defines who we are.
Positive Thoughts
We are what we think.
Agressive Goals
We dare to believe anything is possible.
Personal Resilience
Setbacks are welcome as an opportunity to grow.
Teamwork
We can do together what we cannot do alone.
Individual Integrity
We do the right thing even when no one is watching.
Community Vision
We exist in relation to others.
New Beginnings
A finish line is just the beginning of a new journey.
Meet Our Team
Coach Erica
Erica, the founder of VivaHårt, has worked with children for over 20 years in various settings, including traditional classroom teacher (preK-6th grade), Camp Director, Owner of her home daycare, and Program Director on a 104' schooner. Erica loves running, has run in quite a few half-marathons, and will run her first marathon this October in Chicago.
Erica lives in Jericho, VT and has two pretty spectacular children. She's super stoked to be bringing two of her passions together. See you soon!
Coach Moe
Moe has worked with children of various ages since 2006 in roles including substitute teaching (grades K-12), assistant coach for the summer youth track program, and assistant coach for high school track. Coach Moe ran competitively on school teams, in both middle and high school and has been running ever since as part of his fitness routine.
Moe grew up in Underhill/Jericho VT and is currently living in Colchester VT. He is excited to be a part of the VivaHårt program and bring to it the lessons and values he has learned
