It’s one thing to juggle your own runs and training into your personal schedule, and quite another thing to try to fit a kid’s training into the mix, especially when there are other sports or extracurricular activities to balance. It’s not easy to juggle competing… Read More »The Secret to Happy Running with Kids
“I’m going to barf,” yells my six year old from the back seat as I drive the steep, exposed mountain road riddled with hairpin curves. “But don’t stop. I’ll be okay. Just pass me a cup or something and keep driving so we don’t miss him,”… Read More »How to Crew an Ultramarathon with Children
Chamonix, France is the trail running capital of the world. Sitting at the base of Mont Blanc, this mountain town is home to the Ultra Trail du MontBlanc (UTMB), an extraordinary event that features five rugged ultramarathons, including the UTMB, TDS, CC, OCC, PTL, as well… Read More »Trail Running with Kids in Chamonix
Running, even a little bit, can keep you young. According to a long-term Harvard study (2014), people who ran “just 50 minutes a week or fewer at a moderate pace were less likely to die from either cardiovascular disease or any cause, compared with those who… Read More »Less Than an Hour a Week of Trail Running with Your Kids May Keep You Young, Healthy
Kids Trail Running wants to feature your inspirational trail running family. Do you run, train, or race with your child(ren)? Has trail running changed your life? Has trail running made you a better parent? Has trail running transformed your family and lifestyle? Tell us your… Read More »Inspirational Families, Kids, Parents & People who Trail Run and Heart Fitness & Adventure
When my 6 year old, my baby–the youngest of my four kids–stumbled on a tree root, nearly fell, caught himself, and quickly recovered in a split second during a 5K Trail Race, I felt my heart jump into my throat. Racing only a few steps… Read More »Why Trail Running Makes Me a More Relaxed Parent and Happier Person