When I was at the Mom 2.0 Summit Marathon Kids was one of the sponsors. Prior to the conference they sent out information about their program, and I wanted to get on board with them right away since their program aligns so well with my blog. Heidi connected with me and encouraged me to register my family as its own running club.
Marathon Kids Morning Run
On Friday morning Marathon Kids sponsored a morning run, which was a wonderful way to start the day. We went for a run around neighborhood surrounding the hotel.
The homes around the area were beautiful and I had a chance to meet up with a fellow blogger Carolina Moore from 30 Minute Crafts. I was having an issue with my blog and she had excellent advice on how to resolve it because the same thing happened to her once also. Having that time in the day to talk with a fellow blogger and share ideas was priceless.
What is Marathon Kids?
Marathon Kids is a program that is simple and fun to help get your kids moving and physically active. They create running clubs and assist adult to find their inner coach. When you start a Marathon Kids running club, they provide the training, rewards, tools and resources to start and build a running club in your community.
I registered my family to start our own running club to have my kids gain mileage over the summer. It’s not just through running that they gain miles. You can hike, walk, jog, run, sprint, skip, jump in the trampoline, play outside actively for 20 minutes at a time and more. You can also do these activities anywhere! You can go to the park, the beach, sporting events, and your own neighborhood.
How To Get Started
You can download the pre-registration packet online at marathonkids.org.
Next you register online to gain access to your Coach’s Guide and Coach’s Club. Your kit arrives in 7-10 business days.
Now it’s time to get outside and start moving! You track your miles with the mileage and fuel logs provided in your kit. When the children reach milestones during their progress they are rewarded with exclusive Nike rewards.
Your Kids Can Run A Marathon!
You or your kids may never believe it, but they can run a marathon! It doesn’t have to take place all in one day, but you can get your kids active by day one. They can track their miles over several weeks and months. If they finish one marathon, they may want to run another, and yet another!
They can also join Kevin Hart for the Kevin Hart challenge #MoveWithHart! Kevin ran his first marathon during the NYC Marathon in November of 2017. The same year I ran the NYC Marathon. Kevin created the challenge because he wants parents and kids to be active together.
I try to be an example to my kids with my running and cross training activities. I want them to know that it is important to have a healthy, active lifestyle. Along with good nutrition and self-confidence.
Start a team with your family today and make a goal for this summer to run a marathon with your family! To save 25% off the $15 price, use the code WifeMotherRunner when you order your Marathon Kids At Home kit!
Walk and Talk Summer Program
On June 1, the Summer Walk and Talk program kicks off but you can already sign up online and the forms will be emailed in a few weeks! Research shows that kids are sometimes more comfortable talking to you about things that may be hard to express when you are sitting face to face. But when you are engaged in an activity like walking, coloring, or cooking they are more comfortable to open up. My son often loves to walk with me because he tells me things that bother him or wants to share his thoughts with me. Sign up today for this free program!