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Alysia Montano Hopes to Inspire Daughter at 2016 Olympics
Olympic runner talks to ACTIVEkids.com about running while pregnant, parenthood and the 2016 Olympics.
By Scott Brown

Twins with Severe Autism Find Joy in “Silent Running”
Robyn K. Schneider’s book shares the powerful impact of running on her twin sons as they manage life with severe autism.
By Scott Brown

Sixth Grade Class Conquers Couch to 5K App
Students give up recess to complete running training plan together.
By Scott Brown

Drill of the Week: Dynamic Running Drill for Kids
This week's drills are?Hip Hurdles and Runner's Touch, running drills brought to you by?CoachUp.com.
By CoachUp.com

Drill of the Week: Running Form Drill for Kids
Improving your technique as a runner takes more than just miles under your sneakers. Practicing form drills in small doses of just 20 minutes at a ...
By CoachUp.com

Best Races to Do With Your Kids in 2014
Looking for a familyfriendly race to try before the end of the year? Here are nine events across the country that give the kids a chance to join in...
By Hunter Hewitt

6 Easter Fun Runs
Jump start your Easter Weekend with a family fun race. Courses range from flat paved roads to easy rolling hills; perfect for families to run toget...
By Fara Rosenzweig Active.com

How Busy Moms Can Train for a Marathon
Marathon training as a busy mom seems crazy. But with a little guidance and fun, running 26.2 miles strong is not impossible.
By Becky Reese

7 Games to Make Running Fun for Kids
Try these fun running games to get kids excited about exercise–and away from their screens.
By Jennifer Fox

7 Fun Kid-Friendly Races
Many standard 5Ks offer a shorterdistance option for kids, but these races are some that offer certain themes or unique spins to get kids excited t...
By Emilia Benton

How Young is Too Young to Run a Marathon?
Runners as young as 11 are completing marathons in the United States but the question is, how young is too young to run a marathon?
By Ryan Wood

Twins with Severe Autism Find Joy in “Silent Running”
Robyn K. Schneider’s book shares the powerful impact of running on her twin sons as they manage life with severe autism.
By Scott Brown

How to Get Kids Ready for Their First 5K
Is your active kid ready to try their first 5K? Here are six ways you can help prepare them for the race.
By Angela Bekkala

6 Reasons to Encourage Your Child to Run
Running can build confidence and teach important lessons about health and fitness. Here are six more reasons to encourage your child to run.
By Sharon Wilhelm

Running Form Tips for Kids
If you're kids are trying to improve their running speed, make sure they're using proper form and running as efficiently as possible.

The History of Women's Running
In the past 50 years, women have stepped out from the sidelines and on to the track. Here's a look at five decades of making history while kicking ...
By Jessica Sebor

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Alysia Montano Hopes to Inspire Daughter at 2016 Olympics
Olympic runner talks to ACTIVEkids.com about running while pregnant, parenthood and the 2016 Olympics.
By Scott Brown

Twins with Severe Autism Find Joy in “Silent Running”
Robyn K. Schneider’s book shares the powerful impact of running on her twin sons as they manage life with severe autism.
By Scott Brown

Sixth Grade Class Conquers Couch to 5K App
Students give up recess to complete running training plan together.
By Scott Brown

Drill of the Week: Dynamic Running Drill for Kids
This week's drills are?Hip Hurdles and Runner's Touch, running drills brought to you by?CoachUp.com.
By CoachUp.com

Drill of the Week: Running Form Drill for Kids
Improving your technique as a runner takes more than just miles under your sneakers. Practicing form drills in small doses of just 20 minutes at a ...
By CoachUp.com

Best Races to Do With Your Kids in 2014
Looking for a familyfriendly race to try before the end of the year? Here are nine events across the country that give the kids a chance to join in...
By Hunter Hewitt

6 Easter Fun Runs
Jump start your Easter Weekend with a family fun race. Courses range from flat paved roads to easy rolling hills; perfect for families to run toget...
By Fara Rosenzweig Active.com

How Busy Moms Can Train for a Marathon
Marathon training as a busy mom seems crazy. But with a little guidance and fun, running 26.2 miles strong is not impossible.
By Becky Reese

7 Games to Make Running Fun for Kids
Try these fun running games to get kids excited about exercise–and away from their screens.
By Jennifer Fox

7 Fun Kid-Friendly Races
Many standard 5Ks offer a shorterdistance option for kids, but these races are some that offer certain themes or unique spins to get kids excited t...
By Emilia Benton

How Young is Too Young to Run a Marathon?
Runners as young as 11 are completing marathons in the United States but the question is, how young is too young to run a marathon?
By Ryan Wood

Twins with Severe Autism Find Joy in “Silent Running”
Robyn K. Schneider’s book shares the powerful impact of running on her twin sons as they manage life with severe autism.
By Scott Brown

How to Get Kids Ready for Their First 5K
Is your active kid ready to try their first 5K? Here are six ways you can help prepare them for the race.
By Angela Bekkala

6 Reasons to Encourage Your Child to Run
Running can build confidence and teach important lessons about health and fitness. Here are six more reasons to encourage your child to run.
By Sharon Wilhelm

Running Form Tips for Kids
If you're kids are trying to improve their running speed, make sure they're using proper form and running as efficiently as possible.

The History of Women's Running
In the past 50 years, women have stepped out from the sidelines and on to the track. Here's a look at five decades of making history while kicking ...
By Jessica Sebor

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Alysia Montano Hopes to Inspire Daughter at 2016 Olympics Olympic runner talks to ACTIVEkids.com about running while pregnant, parenthood and the 2016 Olympics. By Scott Brown

Twins with Severe Autism Find Joy in “Silent Running” Robyn K. Schneider’s book shares the powerful impact of running on her twin sons as they manage life with severe autism. By Scott Brown

Sixth Grade Class Conquers Couch to 5K App Students give up recess to complete running training plan together. By Scott Brown

Drill of the Week: Dynamic Running Drill for Kids This week's drills are?Hip Hurdles and Runner's Touch, running drills brought to you by?CoachUp.com. By CoachUp.com

Drill of the Week: Running Form Drill for Kids Improving your technique as a runner takes more than just miles under your sneakers. Practicing form drills in small doses of just 20 minutes at a ... By CoachUp.com

Best Races to Do With Your Kids in 2014 Looking for a familyfriendly race to try before the end of the year? Here are nine events across the country that give the kids a chance to join in... By Hunter Hewitt

6 Easter Fun Runs Jump start your Easter Weekend with a family fun race. Courses range from flat paved roads to easy rolling hills; perfect for families to run toget... By Fara Rosenzweig Active.com

How Busy Moms Can Train for a Marathon Marathon training as a busy mom seems crazy. But with a little guidance and fun, running 26.2 miles strong is not impossible. By Becky Reese

7 Games to Make Running Fun for Kids Try these fun running games to get kids excited about exercise–and away from their screens. By Jennifer Fox

7 Fun Kid-Friendly Races Many standard 5Ks offer a shorterdistance option for kids, but these races are some that offer certain themes or unique spins to get kids excited t... By Emilia Benton

How Young is Too Young to Run a Marathon? Runners as young as 11 are completing marathons in the United States but the question is, how young is too young to run a marathon? By Ryan Wood

Twins with Severe Autism Find Joy in “Silent Running” Robyn K. Schneider’s book shares the powerful impact of running on her twin sons as they manage life with severe autism. By Scott Brown

How to Get Kids Ready for Their First 5K Is your active kid ready to try their first 5K? Here are six ways you can help prepare them for the race. By Angela Bekkala

6 Reasons to Encourage Your Child to Run Running can build confidence and teach important lessons about health and fitness. Here are six more reasons to encourage your child to run. By Sharon Wilhelm

Running Form Tips for Kids If you're kids are trying to improve their running speed, make sure they're using proper form and running as efficiently as possible.

The History of Women's Running In the past 50 years, women have stepped out from the sidelines and on to the track. Here's a look at five decades of making history while kicking ... By Jessica Sebor

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Alysia Montano Hopes to Inspire Daughter at 2016 Olympics
Olympic runner talks to ACTIVEkids.com about running while pregnant, parenthood and the 2016 Olympics.
By Scott Brown

Twins with Severe Autism Find Joy in “Silent Running”
Robyn K. Schneider’s book shares the powerful impact of running on her twin sons as they manage life with severe autism.
By Scott Brown

Sixth Grade Class Conquers Couch to 5K App
Students give up recess to complete running training plan together.
By Scott Brown

Drill of the Week: Dynamic Running Drill for Kids
This week's drills are?Hip Hurdles and Runner's Touch, running drills brought to you by?CoachUp.com.
By CoachUp.com

Drill of the Week: Running Form Drill for Kids
Improving your technique as a runner takes more than just miles under your sneakers. Practicing form drills in small doses of just 20 minutes at a ...
By CoachUp.com

Best Races to Do With Your Kids in 2014
Looking for a familyfriendly race to try before the end of the year? Here are nine events across the country that give the kids a chance to join in...
By Hunter Hewitt

6 Easter Fun Runs
Jump start your Easter Weekend with a family fun race. Courses range from flat paved roads to easy rolling hills; perfect for families to run toget...
By Fara Rosenzweig Active.com

How Busy Moms Can Train for a Marathon
Marathon training as a busy mom seems crazy. But with a little guidance and fun, running 26.2 miles strong is not impossible.
By Becky Reese

7 Games to Make Running Fun for Kids
Try these fun running games to get kids excited about exercise–and away from their screens.
By Jennifer Fox

7 Fun Kid-Friendly Races
Many standard 5Ks offer a shorterdistance option for kids, but these races are some that offer certain themes or unique spins to get kids excited t...
By Emilia Benton

How Young is Too Young to Run a Marathon?
Runners as young as 11 are completing marathons in the United States but the question is, how young is too young to run a marathon?
By Ryan Wood

Twins with Severe Autism Find Joy in “Silent Running”
Robyn K. Schneider’s book shares the powerful impact of running on her twin sons as they manage life with severe autism.
By Scott Brown

How to Get Kids Ready for Their First 5K
Is your active kid ready to try their first 5K? Here are six ways you can help prepare them for the race.
By Angela Bekkala

6 Reasons to Encourage Your Child to Run
Running can build confidence and teach important lessons about health and fitness. Here are six more reasons to encourage your child to run.
By Sharon Wilhelm

Running Form Tips for Kids
If you're kids are trying to improve their running speed, make sure they're using proper form and running as efficiently as possible.

The History of Women's Running
In the past 50 years, women have stepped out from the sidelines and on to the track. Here's a look at five decades of making history while kicking ...
By Jessica Sebor

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