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FishFlies: Grosse Pointe's Inter-elementary running club

The Grosse Pointe Fishflies had there inaugural meet last week at the Grosse Pointe Woods Lakefront Park. The meet was attended by over 50 Elementary aged runners from throughout the Pointes.


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The Lakefront Park is one of the high points of a visit to Grosse Pointe Woods. Like all the other "Pointes" they have a community park for residents located on the shore of Lake St. Clair. The park has 50+ acres of green space reserved for the use of residents and their guests. This policy has drawn the ire of many neighbors, but is what just about anybody would do if they could. 

With several large pools (actually ONE really big U-shaped), Diving well, and kiddie pools; the park is a refuge for many residents all summer long. Don't forget a 3 story tall water slide and rock climbing wall for the more adventurous. Also, a boat launch, tennis courts, Beach Volleyball, Basketball (indoor and outdoor) and an activities building with exercise equipment and game room. They have something for everyone.
StringGirl was in the Tabulation tent for most of the meet
For the even each school organized teams that competed over all and by grade. in various events and relays. While the main goal is to ensure that kids run and learn healthy exercise habits, they also did compete for 1st, 2nd, 3rd in their individual events and a team victory.

On the long Run (1+mile)
 In the Mile run, StringGirl's occaisional travel buddy "Issa" ran for a third place among 5th graders and a 17th Overall. That's right, which means that the 4th graders and younger kids put up some pretty good times as well. Of the 5th graders the top 3 were 2/3rds grrls. Way to go ladies!
The Jansen kid shows his spirit


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