How young is too young?
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My son has always showed an interest in running. He even does run club at school. I don't think he does more then a mile at a time though. But he has gone on two mile runs (walk/jog) with me. So I'm wondering what age is too young for him to enter a 5k with me? I'm not a fast runner and would stay with him the whole time, going at his pace and stopping for walking breaks when he needed. But is 3.2 miles to much for a seven and a half year old?
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I have a friend and her 5 and 7 year olds ran in a 5K with us....and BEAT US BOTH!0
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I have a friend and her 5 and 7 year olds ran in a 5K with us....and BEAT US BOTH!
Sometimes I feel like my son can outrun me too!0 -
Oh, and, FWIW, I registered my girls to do this with me. It isn't timed, but looked so fun and a great way to get them excited about fitness: www.thecolorrun.com0
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Oh, and, FWIW, I registered my girls to do this with me. It isn't timed, but looked so fun and a great way to get them excited about fitness: www.thecolorrun.com
Just looked it up. That looks really fun. Wish they were coming to Hawaii.0 -
I've been beat by many kids.... Lol! I don't think 7 is too young as long as he likes it!0
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