on the path
By Sarah Robinson
Kids on the Run It’s more important than ever to keep kids active and fit
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hen gyms closed last March, New Albany resident Katie Baker had to quickly look for a new way to keep her three kids active. As a runner herself, training for a marathon on her own, the natural first step was to sign Maddox, 9; Bentley, 7; and Braxton, 6, up for the New Albany Kids Marathon. The marathon allowed kids of all ages to sign up and track their miles through a two-month period in April and May to
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complete the 26.2 miles in a marathon. Since the goal of the marathon was just to get kids up and moving, participants could reach their mileage in a number of ways: running, walking, biking and even skating. “I like running and riding my bike, but I found out I was a real fast runner, so I finished with that,� says Braxton. In addition to helping the family stay active and busy, the kids enjoyed working toward a goal and spending time with Mom. www.healthynewalbanymagazine.com
