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[quote=Anonymous]My girls ran their first 5K with Girls on the Run, which isn't actually a running program, and does not claim to train kids to run a 5K.

If you want to run a 5K with your child, i would suggest taking them on a few runs beforehand so that you can explain how to set a pace, use intervals, etc. Don't take it too seriously or make them run a whole 5K. Maybe just do a mile if they are up for it. and this isn't even completely necessary. As others have said, they can probably complete the race without any practice runs at all.

At the race, don't pressure them to run the entire time. Many kids can just do it. Especially if they play sports. Others need to walk at least part of it, and that's fine. But I would encourage them to run when they feel like they can. When we do 5Ks, my kids set goals - "I will run the whole first mile without stopping" "I will only walk uphill and run the rest of it" "I will start running again when we get around the corner". But sometimes, especially if the course is fun, they just want to walk and take their time. [/quote]

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