The Schmidty, hosted by Waterloo-Oxford DSS, is about welcoming walkers and runners in an inclusive and fun way!
It is being held on the traditional territory of the Neutral, Anishnaabeg, Haudenosaunee, and Mississauga peoples. The importance of The Dish with One Spoon Covenant further characterizes our collective responsibility to each other and Mother Earth as we should take only what we need and leave enough for others and keep the dish clean.
"When you run alone, you run fast. When you run together, you run far."
As this African proverb suggests, it's not about what we can achieve individually, but what we can achieve together.
So, it's important to recognize that this endorphin-releasing sport is not really about competing against - or comparing ourselves to - other people. Instead, it's about motivating and making meaningful connections with each other regardless of your speed, age, gender or home school. That's why we are eliminating overall standings at THE SCHMIDTY (as well as age and gender divisions).
"When you run alone, you run fast. When you run together, you run far."
As this African proverb suggests, it's not about what we can achieve individually, but what we can achieve together.
So, it's important to recognize that this endorphin-releasing sport is not really about competing against - or comparing ourselves to - other people. Instead, it's about motivating and making meaningful connections with each other regardless of your speed, age, gender or home school. That's why we are eliminating overall standings at THE SCHMIDTY (as well as age and gender divisions).
The Wilmot Recreation Complex is a state of the art, multi-functional facility that serves as the recreational hub of Wilmot Township. |
The lands for these trails were donated to the Township of Wilmot by the benefactors of the Schmidt Estate. |