Get ready to run While the cold temperatures of the winter months make us think of staying indoors where it’s warm, the cooler seasons are actually the perfect time to train as a family for a run or bike event. And it’s always more fun to work toward fitness goals in the new year with a team!
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race in mind keeps everyone focused on a common mission, and letting kids choose a race themed to something they love or supporting a cause important to them ensures buy-in (as does the promise of race swag!) Whether your family has set your sights on running or biking a virtual race, creating your own course or looking to register for OKC’s longtime Redbud tradition, to be held in September this year, check out this training advice perfect for novices or those looking to get back in the fitness swing. Thank you to Burke Beck of Red Coyote and Steve Schlegel for serving on our expert panel to get families prepped for a run or bike ride.
Disguising exercise as a game can get kids engaged more easily, like playing frisbee or tag to build up endurance. The endorphins rush, time in the fresh air and break from screens can help decrease stress for everyone in the household. Having the end-goal of a
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