Get ideas for activities, healthy food choices and more for a family fitness challenge.

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Here's a true story: When I was 13, I was inactive, overweight, and a poor student. My parents persuaded me to join my school cross-country team to get some exercise. The interactions and positive experiences I had while running changed my life. I had more energy, I was happier, and I started doing better in school (eventually, I even made it to the Olympics!).Here's how to safely get children of all ages excited about running—for life.

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There are tons of running races for kids. But how young is too young to start running? Experts take us through how to get kids running safely and effectively.

my first half marathon 🤩🩵 Wasn’t easy, was super super tough, I wanted to give up at each km but I didn’t, no matter what, I kept going, walking and running but I crossed the 21km line. And honestly I loved the feeling of accomplishment at the end ✨ I have so many goals right now, including more races but with time you are going to see all of it :)) Once again, thank you for all of your support, I did it because I have such good family and friends, I have people who believed in me. I…

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It ain't so bad.

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