Children are more likely to join a sports team or be active if their parents like team sports, U.S. researchers report.
What program qualities are important to increase and maintain participation?
Nearly 6,500 young students completed the 2008-09 school year fitter and with a greater appreciation for making healthy lifestyle choices.
The program associated with the Rite Aid Cleveland Marathon spurred significant health benefits.
Acting Surgeon General recognizes school-based running program for promoting healthy lifestyle and preventing obesity in communities around the country.
Healthy Kids Fun Run Mile - a just for fun event - is the day before the Marine Corps Marathon - the 'Best Marathon for Families'.
More than 800 smiling faces crossed the finish line at the youth fun run that accompanied the Big Sur Half Marathon in November
Ronald McDonald Charities has presented the Crim Fitness Foundation with a grant that will provide an additional 2,500 children with the successful Crim fitness program.
Kidsrunning.com webmaster and school teacher, Carol Goodrow, has developed a twenty week curriculum that includes running games and journal writing while encouraging elementary students of all abilities to become fit.
Marquee running events provide goal and structure to fight obesity epidemic.