KIDS TALK BACK:Why we joined the running club

The Daily Pilot asked third-graders at College Park Elementary School, “What inspired you to join the running club?”

“My brother is in wrestling, and I told him we were going to run every Tuesday, so he told me to get in.”

Bryan Guadarrama, 8

Costa Mesa

“I play soccer, and it makes you healthy running.”

Hugo Duarte, 8

Costa Mesa

“Because running is one of my favorite sports.”

Jessica Capristo, 8

Costa Mesa

“I wanted to run to get healthy and get into a race.”

Kimberly Diaz, 8

Costa Mesa

“I play sports, and it just gives me a lot of exercise.”

Blaise Judkins, 8

Costa Mesa