I have been running for my entire life.
"Why?" you may ask... because it is fun and a great experience.
I run with my mom and our running team, Run365. Run365 is the official training program for the San Fransisco Marathon and Half Marathon. We run every Sunday down here in the South Bay. What I like most about Run365 is that everyone has somebody who they can run with.
Besides getting a good workout, running is fun because you meet new people.
Since my mom is a coach, we meet new people every run and every race. We meet young runners, old runners, and first timers!
If the weather is rainy or sunny... who cares? We still run!
For example the Berkeley Half Marathon was in the pouring rain. Everyone was checking their phones for the weather... the weather apps said it wouldn't rain until 11. But guess what happened?... it started raining at about the half mile mark. So by the end of the race, we were totally soaked.
Well, we were really soaked well before then.
Do you want your child to become a runner just like you (or like us)?
Here is some advice:
1. Get really good training in.You can't "fake" a half marathon. You have to really train for it, and so do your kids.
2. Get comfortable shoes with really good support. This is important for kids because regularly kid shoes aren't made for long distance running. And replace them after about 300 miles.
3. The day before, eat healthy food with carbohydrates.
4. Hydrate before, during, and after the race.
Hope you have fun!... because I definitely did and I always will!
By Landry:)
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