Home | ADVICE: Training | Carol's Page (Editor) - Fun Runs, Integrating Running with the Curriculum, Getting Started | Ed's Page (Coach) - Track, XC, Form, Teamwork | INFORMATION: Distance: How Far Should Kids Run? | Running Games | Distance Conversion Tool | 10 Healthy-Kid Tips | MODEL KIDS' PROGRAMS: Happy Feet, Healthy Food Kids' Club - Carol's After-School Club | Youth Programs with Links | Kiddie Mile Ribbon Program | Log-A-Mile Blue Ribbon Program | STUFF: Free Running Bookmarks | Resources: Books for Kids, Parents, and Coaches | SIGN IN: Guest Book | EVENT LISTINGS: Kids' Fun Run Calendar | MORE: School | News | Columns |Speakers/Guest Authors | Who We Are | Contact On a Valentine's Day many years ago, when I was teaching first grade, we put on running skits. The skits were the highlight of our year. The kids each had a part and each skit ended with running. A variety of reasons to run were presented. This skit dealt with making you feel better when you were worried about a loved one - in this case a pet. - Carol Goodrow BECKY AND BILLY My Rabbit Becky: Billy, I am sad. Billy: Becky, I see your face. I see that you are sad. Why are you sad Becky? Becky: Billy, I am sad because my pet rabbit, Whiskers, is sick. Mother took Whiskers to the vet. Whiskers is old. Billy: Becky, I was sad when my cat, Blackie, died. Blackie was old, too. Becky: But I love Whiskers. Billy: I know, Becky. I know. Becky: Billy, what should I do? I am so sad. Billy: Let's run, Becky. Let's run, Gingerbread Girl. Running will make you feel better. Becky: Yes, Billy. Let's run. Running always makes me feel better. carolgoodrow@verizon.net