Program Details
The CT KiDSMARATHON that SHC is involved with is supported by Rod Dixon's KiDSMARATHON Foundation, which administers similar programs far and wide for tens of thousands of kids. Check out the Foundation's website to learn more.
Training Guide
Once the 8-week program begins, your child will meet 3-4 times per week for a group exercise session, supervised by his or her coach / supervisor. On an average day, kids will participate in the following activities:
- A proper warm-up
- Complete the required distance by running or walking (between 1 – 2 kilometers / day)
- Participate in running drills and games
- Participate in a cool-down activity
- Hear a short clinic on a running or health-related topic.
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An essential part of the program is the wonderful KiDSMARATHON training guide. It contains a wealth of information and motivation from Olympic Medal winners, world record holders, and other world-leading specialists in the fields of diet and nutrition, physiology, and coaching. Best of all, the information is delivered in a way that kids can understand and enjoy. The majority of our participants will also have the unique opportunity to learn many great lessons from the legends themselves, as Rod Dixon and friends visit various KiDSMARATHON training sites.
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What
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KiDSMARATHON is an 8 – 10 week training program that enables kids to complete a full marathon by running incremental distances each week leading up to the finish in front of hundreds of fans! During the project, elementary students, ages 7-12, develop life-long fitness skills, positive nutritional habits, social-emotional learning, a feeling of accomplishment, and self-confidence for themselves. The mantra of the program is “finishing is winning and winning is finishing”.
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Who
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Each CAS Member Elementary/Middle School can administer the program for any number of students in any shape they choose. From PE / Health classes to recess to parent supervised running activities to recreation centers, schools are welcome to participate and benefit from this amazing fitness program. Because the goal of the program is to “FINISH”, kids of all shapes, sizes, and ability levels can participate and be successful.
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How is
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Included in the program is a wonderful training guide containing all the information to start: warm-up exercises, drills, games, nutrition guidelines, cool-down activities, and much more! The information is delivered in a way that kids can understand and enjoy. KiDS record their distances on a personalized guide sheet and are offered other learning activities in the training guide that accompanies the program. Additionally, participants will receive a certificate, replica Olympic Medal, 26.2 sticker, and an option to purchase a beautiful T-shirt.
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When can I begin? |
The ideal start date for KiDSMARATHON™ can really be any time, but the middle of March is when most schools get started. Students will complete 25.2 miles prior to the local celebrations beginning in May and ending in early June. High School track teams in many districts have mentored participants and the results have been a “win-win” for all! 2017 KiDSMARATHON Final Mile Celebrations™ are set for Cheshire – May 13, 10 AM; Glastonbury – May 21; New Fairfield – June 10, 2 PM; EO Smith – June 3, 9 AM; Torrington – June 4, 9:30 AM; Trumbull - May 21, 10 AM; Waterbury – May 24, 6 PM and East Lyme - May 18, 5:30 PM. Events at Glastonbury, EO Smith, and Trumbull are only open to schools within those districts. There may be additional sites – if you’d like to host a location just get in touch with us.
You can also check out the Events page for listings of sites. High School track teams in many districts have mentored participants and the results have been a “win-win” for all! 2017 KiDSMARATHON. |
What about
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Participants may choose between $10 per student for the complete package which includes a training manual, certificate, a beautiful T-shirt, and a replica Olympic Medal and 26.2 sticker OR $5 per student which includes everything except the T-shirt. Online registration is open for schools at www.casciac.org/register. Additional info, including start-up resources and a video, is posted on the CAS Student Activity page under Elementary Programs.
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If you have further questions or want additional information, reach out on our Contact Us page, drop a line to Dave Maloney at CAS ([email protected], (203) 250–1111 ext.3936), or visit the KiDSMARATHON page on the CAS website.