Running from my kids

Everything I need to know about running, I learned from my kids...

• Run for fun.  It is more fun to run around the house, yard, store, zoo, mall, etc... than walk.  (Even if your mommy reminds you it isn't polite.)

• Take short, choppy strides.  It feels better on your feet and knees.

• Look both ways when crossing the street.

• Smile while you run.  It just looks better that way.

• Everything in life is a race.  Racing proves how big you are growing compared to the other kids. 

• Celebrate each victory!

• Applaud others for their efforts.  High fives all around make it a more exciting finish.

• If you loose a race, it is best 2 out of 3.  If you loose the second race, it is best 3 out of 5, and so on...

• Run in any clothes.  Adults run in running shoes, shorts, or technical shirts.  Jeans, bare feet, boots, and heavy jackets are just as good.

• Start slow, then pass everyone like crazy when they are tired from starting too fast!

• Make sure you pick shoes that look fast.  If you think you look fast, you will be faster.  Jump up and down in the store when you buy them to make sure they don't hurt your feet.

• Running isn't always pretty.  Your arms may flail inefficiently, or you may throw your head around awkwardly, but all that matters is how you feel.

• Running is better with company.  If you see someone running, take off after them immediately so you don't miss something good.

• Toys and other obstacles provide awesome track and field training.

• Stretch after you run.  It feels great.

• You are never too sick to run.

• It doesn't matter how far or how fast you run.  All that matters is you did it.  

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