Run Wild at Running Wild

As you all know, track season is quickly approaching. This means new shows! Whether you need to throw out your oldies from the fall cross country season or last track season, or it's just become time that you need a new pair, Running Wild has got you covered.

I have been getting my running shoes from running wild since I started running in the seventh grade. Every shoe I have gotten has been a great fit and has me covered on support. I have had very few injuries in my running days and I owe that to the staff at Running Wild. Now you may be wondering what is so great about Running Wild and why I always choose them. 

To start, their staff is very well trained. When you go in, make sure that you bring your old running shoes, because they will look at those and ask you how well they worked for you. They can use that information to figure out what shoe you should be in. Something else unique that they do is watch you run. They watch your form and take not on what part of your foot strikes the ground while you are running. Based on these two things, they decide on a few different shoes that could work for you. After trying each shoe on, and testing them out on their in store treadmill or outside, you can decide on which shoes you like best, if any, and make your purchase.

Not only do they have great staff and a great variety of shoes, they also have other sportswear. They have everything from tanks to tights to Under Armour and socks. They stock all of the latest brands in any color you could ever imagine. Their prices are also really reasonable. I have not bought much active wear from there myself but I have bought a few things, all of very good quality and I was very satisfied. A lot of my friends also buy products from there, and they have also been happy with their purchases.

Lastly, they give you discounts. I receive a discount just for being in my current school district. So not only is the staff talented and easy to work with, but they are always looking to please their customers. This is why I have always and will continue to buy my running shoes from Running Wild.

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Expression Through Art

Can art therapy help children's behavior and self-esteem? A study began in 2002 in the UK says yes. In a recent article, I read about the many benefits of the art school and the Art Room. I was not surprised about what the studies found, I was surprised that someone finally figured it out. I have always believed that art and a creative environment was the key to children's development and growth, so I am happy that they are finally figuring this out.

Ever since I was young, I loved art and drawing and painting. It helped me express things that I felt as if I couldn't express in words. It often calmed me down when I got upset or angry. I was also say that I was and still am a fairly well behaved child (or at least that's what I like to believe). Also, a lot of my friends that enjoyed art class and art in general when I was young were also well behaved children. I am not saying that there is necessarily a cause-effect situation, but just from my experiences, it has always seemed to have some sort of correlation, and now studies are out that prove it.

As the article explains, the art schools set up for behavior are all located in the UK. Because they have been proven to be successful, I think that they should be set up around the world. The amount of kids that could be helped would be amazing, not to mention the teachers and parents. My mom is a teacher and she has to deal with unacceptable behavior from her students all the time, and I'm sure that the parents and guardians struggle to deal with it too. If there were art schools set up in every country, where students that struggle could get the help that they need, it could result in a lot less stress for many. It is something that cannot happen at home, it needs to be done at a school with trained professionals. But if kids around the world had access to these schools, then they could shape their behavior and be helped not only in school but for the rest of their lives, in jobs and interactions with others.
The research they have done is great and useful, if they use it. They have discovered things that could be helpful and could be applied around the world to help children not only in the UK but everywhere. They could also apply their research into regular schools, helping to make schools a creative environment so that children feel like they can express themselves in more effective ways.

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