What did 40 high school students do on a sub-freezing winter day in February? They came out and ran Brunswick’s very own Frozen Foot Adventure Race, covering between 5 to 7 miles, and the results were outstanding. Being the first ever race held during the winter at BHS, it was a sub-freezing day on Feb 21, 2025, yet that didn’t stop a good pool of racers from coming out. In total there were 50 BHS students who showed up to the race, which is roughly 5% of the school body. That is a lot of students considering the freezing conditions that day. This just goes to show how dedicated and passionate these students are over this club.
The Garnet and Gold Gazette interviewed two members of the club to see just how passionate they are and what their main motives are. We asked Lillian Cheesman what made her decide to go run this race and she said, “I wanted to do it to have fun with my friends doing something we all enjoy and go on an exciting adventure.”
The thrill of going on an adventure with friends seemed to be a common denominator among students reasoning to run these races and clearly was no different for Cheesman. Competing in adventure racing leads racers to make memories that last them a lifetime. For example, Lillian Cheesman’s favorite memory during the Frozen Food Adventure Race was when “When I was running after a checkpoint and I ended up sliding down mud into a creek while talking to my teammates and then I started to scream and they screamed at my scream.”
These races drove young students like Cheesman and her teammates to compete while also having a lot of laughs and a fun time in general. Lots of members said they saw a difference in their daily routines after their first race, this was no different with Kaden Monge.
“Being in this club means that I have to train for future races. So I go biking down the towpath or just running a few miles every day, it keeps me active.” Monge said.
These club races promote healthy habits and routines for the racers as they want to have good training to prepare for their next race. As the saying goes, once you start there’s no going back.
Many of these races have a very positive impact on these racers and this was also the case for Kaden Monge, “These races keep me fit, healthy and active and bring me a lot of enjoyment cause I really love to race in these. They’re very fun and exciting.”
As the weather warms up and the days get longer, many students are ramping up their training regime for upcoming races. On 26 April, a couple students are going to race Broad Run Off Road’s Spring Bloom Adventure race, a 15 hour event that will take teams through long treks, technical mountain biking, and an extensive river paddle. While the more experienced teams are gearing up for the 15 hour the more intermediate teams will be racing the following day 27 April in the Spring Bloom 4 hour.
The future looks bright at Brunswick High, and with the spring season upon us, students are taking full advantage of the warmer weather and extended daylight hours. Club members have a lot to look forward to, and the opportunities are endless in the world of adventure racing.