Instead of straight run/walking everyday, why not choose one day and play a family game.

RAW EGG RUN

Here's a game you can play anywhere. Get ready. Use markers to write each runner's name on a few eggs.

Place the eggs 100 meters from start.

Ready? Set. Go!

Run to find an egg with your name on it. Run back without breaking the egg. Place it at the start line, then, run or walk again to get another. The winning runner gets all the eggs over the start line without breaking any! Everyone can win at this game, that is if everyone is careful.

Running with raw eggs is a tried and true method to help you relax while you run. If you clench your fists too tightly, watch out!

Eat healthy everyday. Cross train (ride a bike, take a hike, play basketball etc.) on alternate days. Take one day of rest a week if you wish or cross train easy on that 7th day and don't forget to stretch!

Note from the kid's editor:

Our 'Run, Spot, Run' Fun Run is designed so that families will run together. It's an event where everyone leaves with a smile. No matter what your running ability is, the mile is a great distance.

I'm always too busy to run this day, so I run the course before and after the fun run. I'm at the start reminding kids to pace themselves and that this is not a race.

I also stay at the finish to make sure every child who crosses that finish line gets their medal right away, along with a hand of applause.

Do you have any questions about a child's running program? Please email the kid's editor at rwedit@rodale.com.