For runners between 8th and 12th grade, you have received a book from Coach Dave called What Made Maddy Run. As you read the book, keep the following response questions in mind:

• What do you think created Maddy’s despair?

• In Chapter 4 Active Minds, the author discusses “free play.”  Describe what free play looks like and how often you participate in free play.  Starting with a simple Google search, list and briefly describe the benefits of free play.

• Active Minds continues into a discussion around the benefits of talking to yourself in the form of talking with others. Who would you consider as part of your support system?  Identify three people whom you can talk (out loud) with, without fear of judgment or repercussion. 

• What part(s) of the “All Alone” chapter can you connect with the most?  Please explain.

Thank you for taking the time to read the book and respond to the questions. Please feel free to add anything you feel provides value to your work. Bring these papers with you to the seminar on Saturday, February 12.