Kids Running - Fun Run Checklist

A RUN FOR HEALTH
It's a powerful message to your kids, their parents, and the community, as well as a great way to raise funds. Every school system should have one. Here's all you need:

1. Enthusiastic Kids: the more active the better. Do you have any in your school?

2. Friendly Parents: full of confidence. Their job? Getting sponsors from local businesses.

3. Supportive Administrators: knowledgeable of current trends in health and fitness.

4. Town Permit: for facilities and roads.

5. Local Police and Fire Officers: keeping everyone safe.

6. Your Own T-Shirt: just can't have a fun run without one.

7. Short Distance Courses for Kids: more than one.

9. Challenging 5-K Course for Adults: with a huge hill at the end.

10. Enthusiastic Race Director: the more into running the better. Do you have one at your school?

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Art by Elaina, "Funner" to be a Runner Program.
Checklist by Carol Goodrow.

The Willington Run for Health, Fitness, and Recreation featured a half mile fun run, mile fun run, and competitive 5K. It was a unique event, in that there were more kids, than adults. This event was created by Phil Stevens, physical education teacher and runner to promote the important message of the many benefits of exercise.

The kids were happy with the ribbons, medals, raffle, and healthy food: apples, oranges, bagels, and water, but their smiles were most evident during the fun runs for everyone was a winner here today.
carolgoodrow@verizon.net.