Rod Dixon, Olympic and World Championship Bronze Medalist and winner of the New York City Marathon, is the creator of the KiD'SMARATHON Program, which will run in conjunction with the Litchfield Hills Road Race and Litchfield's Parks & Recreation Department, under the sponsorship of Litchfield Public Schools and Litchfield Hills Food Systems.
KiD'SMARATHON is the future in creative, motivational and, most importantly, life- changing fitness programs for kids. It encompasses healthy eating habits, regular exercise and stretching correctly...focusing on kids 7 years through 12 years. It is an eight-week program where kids learn about running, the marathon and the history of the Olympics. The program will be entwined with the health and fitness curriculum at Litchfield's schools during the 2008-09 school year, including continuation of the successful Chef in Residence program, all combined for a great beginning to the journey of active, healthy living for KiD'SMARATHON PIONEERS.
Dear KiD'SMARATHON PIONEERS.... I want to salute you as you step up to the challenge of becoming athletes, beginning with your first steps in training. Most people will never run any race in their life. Some will never run a mile. Running in the KiDSMARATHON is a way to show your family, teachers, and friends that you took the challenge, finished the race and won your medal. No one can take that from you. Have a wonderful time in the days ahead as you run with your friends, become fitter and faster, and aim for race day. Run like the wind.... Bill Rodgers.. Olympian and four-time winner of Boston and New York City Marathons.
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We hope that you will join us on this wonderful journey, as we create a lasting impression for our kids. The Litchfield Hills Road Race community has fully embraced the KiDSMARATHON PIONEERS program.
For up to eight weeks, beginning April 14, 2008, Litchfield's PIONEER kids (ages 7-12) will train using the KiDSMARATHON Training Guide, mentored by their parents/guardian. The program is designed by Rod Dixon, Olympic Medalist and winner of the 1983 New York City Marathon, endorsed by Carol Goodrow, author of the books, Kids Running, Happy Feet Healthy Food and The Treasure of Health and Happiness.
Litchfield Public Schools and the Town of Litchfield support the program. Each kid will work to accumulate 25 miles before June 8th, the day of the famous Litchfield Hills Road Race. The program is completed in grand fashion, as each kid is able to finish the final mile of the marathon distance in front of the thousands of cheering fans at the Litchfield Hills Road Race. KiDSMARATHON PIONEERS will be introduced at a fitness clinic the day before the race and given a unique KiDSMARATHON PIONEER race-day tee shirt.
Each PIONEER who finishes the KiDSMARATHON program will receive an official KiDSMARATHON PIONEER Medal, and attend a Rod Dixon-hosted race-day celebration event, where they will receive a signed Rod Dixon VICTORY POSTER. They will also have taken a GREAT step toward a lifetime of fitness and healthy living!
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