Cole Murphy

Cole is one of many Cape Breton students taking part in this year’s Kids’ Run Club, organized by Doctors Nova Scotia. The program culminates with the Doctors Nova Scotia Youth Run, which is taking place this year on June 2. For more information on the program, visit www.capebretonfiddlersrun.com or contact Kids’ Run Club Representative Nicole Lalanne at nicole.lalanne@doctorsns.com.

Age: 11. School: Harbourside Elementary; Grade: 5

Family: Mom (Michelle), Dad (Shane) and sisters Kelsie and Bri. Birthplace: Sydney, N.S.

Home: Whitney Pier. Pets: Dog (Carley).

Nickname: Flash.

Favourite Food: Bacon and eggs. What do you like to eat or drink after your run: Brunch at Governors, or chocolate milk and a banana. Favourite Movie: Mighty Ducks 2. Favourite TV show: Sports on Sportsnet. Favourite Music: Drake - God’s Plan. Favourite Book: The Mighty Tim Horton. What is something you like to do in your spare time? Play hockey, baseball, soccer and basketball.

Favourite motto or expression: Respect - give it to get it. What traits in people do you admire most? People who work hard and always try their best.

Favourite thing about Cape Breton: The people. When did you start running? I was three or four years old when I started doing the kids runs. I was seven years old when I did my first 5km race (Ben Buffett Memorial run) and my first 8km race (Coxheath Hills Trail race).

Why do you like to run? I like to run because it’s fun and I like spending time running with my Mom and the Cape Breton Road Runners.

Favourite place to run: I like to run in New Waterford in the Ben Buffett Memorial run.

Tips for anyone who wants to start running:

Join the Learn to Run program because it’s fun to run with other people.