Passing on information about a Kids Marathon that is taking place November 1st. My children and I are participating. We have logged over five miles now:-) It can be walking or running or a combination of both. Deadline for registration is September 30th.
Kids Marathon
Date: Sunday, November 1st
Time: 1 pm.
Place: Greene Valley Forest Preserve, Woodridge (75th St and 53 or close to the 55/355 intersection if you are coming from a further distance)
Cost: $10 per participant ($5 goes towards medal/$5 to pediatric program at Marianjoy Rehabilitation hospital in Wheaton
Waiver: I am asking every participant to sign a waiver and provide health insurance info in case any has an injury. You will be responsible, not me or the forest preserve. At east one parent/adult would need to do the mile with your child. I hoped this would be a "family" project anyway.
Deadline to register: Sept 30 (to allow enough time for training
Kids are to run/walk any combination of 25.2 miles in the two months leading up to the race. They will then complete the last mile together to complete the full marathon of 26.2 miles!
Suggestions for training:
-Make a chart
-We measured our block and it is about 1/3 of a mile so we have three squares for each mile. Some days they will do one, others more. What every works best for each kid. Just help them go "slow and steady". Often kids run too fast then can not cover a certain distance.
Please email me at xersize2@sbcglobal.net to receive a copy of the waiver and payment info. I must receive both by Sept. 30 to confirm your registration.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Jen Pontoriero
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