Starting early February 29, 2008
Posted by regivizz Fitness, Other Runners, Uncategorized
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Enjoying a 4 miler out at Lake Hefner yesterday afternoon, I happened to spy a Mom and her two kids out for a run. As is my norm, I smiled…nay…grinned, gave a little wave and went on my way. It was only after I finished and met back up with one of my running buddies that I found out that the kids were participating in the OKC Memorial Kid’s Marathon. After they finished their run, we chatted a bit (they were parked next to us) and I couldn’t help but notice how enthusiastic the two boys were about running this marathon. It cheered my heart!
Curious to see how long the Kid’s Marathon is, thinking that it must be a mile or so and not a real marathon, I looked up the information and was quite surprised to see that the kids run the full distance. Not all in the same day of course, but they run a mile at a time until they reach 25 miles, and then they finish the last 1.2 on the day of the actual race.
How incredibly cool is that? I don’t have kids, but if I’m granted that privilege someday, I can think of few things that are better to instill into your children than the love of doing something athletic. Not only that, but to pick a meaningful event for participation!
I love the idea of including your children in something you are passionate about, whether it’s yoga, swimming, biking or any other sport. So I encourage you, if you have kids, include them in your Sweat365 goals and activities!
Of course, be careful, use common sense and caution so that your child doesn’t suffer injury or burn-out!
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They have kids marathons around here too… but I’ve not yet been able to convince my girls to do it. I keep asking, butI don’t want to push too hard. I dream of them being able to run with me some day… and I don’t want to turn them off to it by being too pushy now.