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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]If you want to be sure they get exercise, how about signing up for a 5k race for August or September?  Then the three of you can "train" together 3-4 mornings a week, preferably early (8 am), before it gets too hot outside.

There are lots of good iPhone apps you can use to structure your "training".  The couch-to-5k apps are perfect for kids (and out of shape parents like me!)  It's all planned out, using a mix of running and walking intervals.  Starts VERY easy and builds slowly.  Eventually, you find yourself running 30-45 minute stretches at a time without walking breaks.  It's fantastic!

We've found that running is a great family activity.  And your kids are certainly not too young.  Our DD loves running -- she started with quarter, half and mile-long kids' "fun runs" and then ran her first 5k at age 6.  She ran it with a friend and absolutely loved it.  Amazing for her confidence, too.

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Is distance running ok for young joints, etc? [/quote]

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