The Warriors did their very first race today in the form of a 1600 meter time trial and that was just amazing to witness! If I didn't know better you would have thought these kids had been running for a long time but all just started a few weeks ago and some just a few days ago. Solid efforts all around from every single Warrior! Some highlights to point out on the girls side was Miriam Velasco only 11 years old ran a 6:48 for the 1600! and Sophia Pantoja 13 ran 7:27 adn not to be undone Lilly Sanchez 12 ran 8:04! On the boys side Renner Willard only 11 as well ran 7:17 for the 1600 with Jayden Luengas 12 right on his heels at 7:20! And closing out the top 3 Angel Reyes 12 ran 8:18! I mentioned to the kids that many of these times would be in line with incoming freshman at the high school level who are 13 and 14 years old. By the time these kids get to high school they will be very fast and well ahead of their class! The future of distance running in this area is looking very bright indeed! If you have a kid that's interested in join have them come out and try it out! More info on the Warriors Youth home page
 
                                                  Full Results 1600 Meter Run

This Saturday our WAR Club Runners will once again come together to enjoy the Greenway trail. We meet every Saturday at 6:30 AM at Cal High in the Mills Ave parking lot. Let us be a part of you new years resolution to get healthy while making new friends! Runners and walkers of all ages and abilities welcomed. Here is the info for Saturday runs:

​Saturdays at 6:30 AM 
Cal High (9800 Mills Dr, Whittier) in the Mills side parking lot (smaller of the 2 parking lots)
We will run to Greenway trail only 1/4 mile away
There will be options for 3, 5, and 7 mile runs! (you can always go longer if you like)
Run will depart at 6:45 AM Sharp to respect your time with your family and responsibilities you need to get to

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It was cold this morning but that didn't stop these new WAR Club runners from enjoying the Greenway trail! Some ran some walked but all got a chance to share the experience! We hope to see more out next Saturday same time! Tell your friends and invite them all!  Soon we will be deciding on the clubs first race together! Here are the details of the ongoing club runs!

Saturdays at 6:30 AM 
Cal High (9800 Mills Dr, Whittier) in the Mills side parking lot (smaller of the 2 parking lots)
We will run to Greenway trail only 1/4 mile away
There will be options for 3, 5, and 7 mile runs! (you can always go longer if you like)
Run will depart at 6:45 AM Sharp to respect your time with your family and responsibility you have to get to

​Note: Weds Runs will be added in the future
Leave us a comment if you have any questions or contact us through our contact us page

Tomorrow (Saturday Jan 20th) Is the very First WAR Running Club Run/Walk! Go out there and fulfill those New Years resolutions! Bring your whole family. This is FREE of course and open to all ages and abilities. We will have routes mapped out of 3, 5, and 7 miles. You are welcome to run, run/walk, or walk. All in the spirit of building our running community! Make new friends and get healthy all while having fun! Don't forget the raffle for free WAR T-shirts! Here is the info for tomorrow!!!

First Club Run will be:
Saturday Jan 20th at 6:30 AM and Every Saturday after that same time and place
Cal High (9800 Mills Dr, Whittier) in the Mills side parking lot (smaller of the 2 parking lots)
We will run to Greenway trail only 1/4 mile away
There will be options for 3, 5, and 7 mile runs! (you can always go longer if you like)
Free WAR T-Shirts will be raffled at 6:30 AM so come on time!
Run will depart at 6:45 AM Sharp to respect your time with your family and responsibility you have to get to

​Note: Weds Runs will be added in the future
Leave us a comment if you have any questions or contact us through our contact us page

Last night was our very first practice for the kids running distance and we couldn't be happier with the results! We had 12 kids join us for the practice and there is still time to join the team so don't delay! Practice was held at the new Cal High Stadium under the stadium lights. As a coach I was happily amazed at the level of effort and energy from these young kids! Early on we asked each one them why they were there. And by the way we told them it was an acceptable answer to say that Mom made me come =-) but to our joy most simply said " I love to run!" Those that did say Mom made me we hope and in fact is our goal to have them change that answer in a few weeks time! We are now getting ready to place uniform orders and bags for the kids as well planning out the race schedule for the season. Kids will attend 5-6 races as well as end of the season banquet in their honor to celebrate all of their accomplishments  with awards  and recognition. We are excited forward to this first season and excited to see how the kids set goals and accomplish them! If you have a child 9-13 that is interested please reach out or even just come out and talk to us at practice M W F 5:30 to 6:30 PM at Cal High Stadium on the very east side of the stadium. 

Whittier Area Running (WAR) is proud to announce that by popular demand we will be starting a free community based running club to go along with the racing team and youth programs! Every runner/walkers or every ability and age is welcomed! The goal is not just to build a running club but a community of runners that can share the journey of fitness exercise and running with each other! Some will run to qualify for Boston others will work to run their first 5K but all will do it as a family, a community, a club we can all be proud of! for more info on the club click on our WAR Running Club home page

First Club Run will be:
Saturday Jan 20th at 6:30 AM and Every Saturday after that same time and place
Cal High (9800 Mills Dr, Whittier) in the Mills side parking lot (smaller of the 2 parking lots)
We will run to Greenway trail only 1/4 mile away
There will be options for 3, 5, and 7 mile runs! (you can always go longer if you like)
Free WAR T-Shirts will be raffled at 6:30 AM so come on time!
Run will depart at 6:45 AM Sharp to respect your time with your family and responsibility you have to get to

​Note: Weds Runs will be added in the future

We are very proud to announce that we are all set to start with a one of a kind Youth Running program in this area! We will be know as the Warriors Track Club and not only including long distance running but all disciplines within track and field such as throws, jumps, sprints, an hurdles! For now the distance group meaning kids interesting in training for cross country, 5K road races, and 800, 1500, and 3000 meter races in track will start on January 17th. Practices will be held at Cal High Stadium in Whittier at 5:30 PM under the lights! Practices will be held 3 days a week Monday, Wednesday, and Friday all at 5:30 and for now all at Cal High. Uniforms will be ordered after the first practice so everyone can place an order. Cost for the entire track season will be $165 which includes uniform top, small team bag, and 4 1/2 months of coaching and training. In the next few days we will have the online payment option setup to start taking payment. Please spread the word and lets get a bigger team to start working together! First track meets start as early as February so lets get the kids ready!