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Saturday, August 30, 2008

Kids Go a Long Way in Running Program

Lori Comshaw was actively involved in her running group in Washington State. When she moved to Georgia, she discovered that her city didn't have a running program for young people.
"She decided to create a program to give kids a chance to become marathon runners...The Aiken Parks and Recreation Department's two-month running program challenges children from kindergarten through fifth grade to run a mile a day, and up to five miles a week, from Aug. 22 to Oct 25."
The program culminates in a 1.2 mile run, brining the kids' total miles up to 26.2 - equal to a marathon. All the children get T-shirts and a race number, and they run the final 1.2 miles together. Source: The Augusta Chronicle

Labels: exercise, fitness

Posted By: Aspen Education Group

Comments:

TrainerLori on 9/7/2008
I actually moved to South Carolina. The kids will receive a medal, also. The program is free due to my wonderful sponsors.