The Sacred Hearts Academy community supported the Keiki Run and Great Aloha Run (GAR) on Feb. 16 and 17.
The Keiki Run series is a fundraising opportunity to support health education in public and private schools. It is a flat course that starts and ends at the Great Aloha Run Expo at the Blaisdell Exhibition Hall.
Schools designated by race participants received a donation of the registration fees from Kahoomiki: Hawaii Council on Physical Activity.
PE teacher Elizabeth Loo said, “This year there were 204 participants from the Academy.”
Lower school students who participated in the Keiki Run included fourth grader Emma Premeaux who said, “I like running so I really liked to participate in the run.”
Lower school students also participated in the 5-2-1-0 flash mob.
Fourth grader Naiya Rapahel said, “I really love running, but I loved doing the flash mob dance to the 5-2-1-0 song.”
The GAR has been recognized nationally as one of the “100 Great Road Races” by Runner’s World Magazine. It has raised $9.6 million for over 150 non-profit health and human service organizations and community groups throughout Hawaii.
The GAR is an 8.15-mile run that starts at Aloha Tower in downtown Honolulu and ends at Aloha Stadium.
GAR sponsors provided 100 free entries to Academy students, faculty and alumnae. Students, teams and coaches from Physical Education classes, basketball and paddling teams also ran.
The GAR Expo 2013 featured an array of exhibit booths that offered products and services, entertainment and workshops.
The Fitness Expo’s High School Challenge saw 12 students from Sacred Hearts team with St. Louis School to compete against other schools. The Fitness Expo was on Saturday before the actual race.
PE teachers Loo and Erinn Abregar coordinated the events.
Abregar said, “We were able to get 100 alumnae, students, teachers and faculty to participate in the run this year, so we did meet the requirement for the free entries.”
First-time participants enjoyed the activity.
Junior Aimy Ung said, “I ran the run for the first time, and I enjoyed it so much. I loved being able to run with my friends and to achieve something new for the first time.”
Samantha Tan • Apr 2, 2013 at 10:45 am
This was my first year participating at the GAR with my family. I had a lot of fun, and it was nice seeing many of my classmates there.
Selena Lytle-Brinck • Mar 25, 2013 at 1:39 pm
I think that it is really great that we can get participate in the Great Aloha Run so that we can get fit and stay healthy.
Kacey Chong • Mar 25, 2013 at 8:11 am
It’s cool that people participated in the Great Aloha Run. It’s good to get exersice so that you are fit and healthy.
Taylor Rayray • Mar 22, 2013 at 1:57 pm
This event was a really fun experience! I was one of the people who was passing out t-shirts at the Great Aloha Run. I so excited about meeting my friends at 4:30 in the morning. We were all very cold and tired, but we managed to keep our spirits high and stay positive so we can give the runners good vibes and make them feel good about themselves. When the runners started to come I can still remember that time when the Head of our Leo Club, Jim, said that the first runner was going to arrive in 15 minutes, when the race has just begun. All of a sudden, all the runners started coming in and my friends Melanie, Arisa, Kalei, Jenelle and I started to cheer them on! I think the SHA Leo Club members should be able to do this again next year because it will let you bond more with you classmates, high school friends, and teachers. I know I bonded more with my friends and now we are BFF’s forever!!!
Jenelle Ho • Mar 22, 2013 at 1:55 pm
It was great to see people so happy at the end of the race. I had imagined people being grumpy and tired, but I thought wrong. I am glad that I participated in this event with the Leo Club.
Kalei Cruz • Mar 22, 2013 at 1:50 pm
I attended this event and I really enjoyed myself. I got to pass out T-shirts with my friends. The thing I didn’t like about this event was that we had to be there early. I really liked watching the finishers be happy when they crossed the finish line.
Angela Pak • Mar 22, 2013 at 1:50 pm
I think this is a very good program because it helps people get moving and helps other people who need money as well.
Kiana D. • Mar 22, 2013 at 11:47 am
This was a very informative article. I participated in the GAR, and unfortunately got hurt along the route, but enjoyed watching the activities at the stadium. I’m glad that so many students for our school participated.
Tabatha • Mar 22, 2013 at 10:58 am
It was really fun the GAR. I knew I saw some familiar faces.
Tabatha • Mar 22, 2013 at 10:55 am
It was good to see Sacred Hearts students participate. I participated in this years GAR.
Tabatha • Mar 22, 2013 at 10:52 am
This year I participated in the Great Aloha Run. I knew I saw some familiar faces.
Tabatha • Mar 22, 2013 at 10:50 am
This year I participated in the Great Aloha Run. When I was finished I saw a couple familiar faces.
Jenefer • Mar 22, 2013 at 9:34 am
I think that going to the Keiki run, and the Great Aloha run are good ideas for exercising.
Marian • Mar 21, 2013 at 10:46 am
This article was very informative to me, especially because I participated in the GAR as well. I previously didn’t know that the run was able to raise a massive amount of money for various organizations. Great job!
Pamela • Mar 21, 2013 at 10:45 am
I think this is a great way to exercise and help out the community!
Constance • Mar 21, 2013 at 10:45 am
I personally did not know that there were 204 participants from Sacred Hearts at the GAR. I was there as a volunteer for the Leo Club passing out shirts. Next year I may want to run/walk the GAR.
Pamela • Mar 21, 2013 at 10:44 am
This is a great way to exercise and help the community!
Kristen T. • Mar 21, 2013 at 10:42 am
Good job, Larene! It is very interesting to know that SHA students participated in the Keiki Run and the Great Aloha Run.
Ke'ala • Mar 21, 2013 at 9:18 am
This was the first year I participated in the Great Aloha Run with my basketball teammates. It turned out to be better than I expected. Participating with friends really made it more memorable and enjoyable.
Natalie Lineback • Mar 20, 2013 at 8:50 am
The 5210 Keiki Run was a fantastic event! The girls looked great in their 5210 shirts, and we all enjoyed being part of the warm-up activities by doing the 5210 flash mob dance. I really enjoyed running with the girls and their families, and hope next year the turn-out is even bigger!
Samantha Ishihara • Mar 6, 2013 at 11:51 am
I think that it is a good thing for the community and the students.
Adriana • Mar 6, 2013 at 9:31 am
I think that this is a really good idea to get energetic and have fun with your friends and family.