There were so many inspiring stories last week from the 500 Festival Mini-Marathon. As Bob Kravitz pointed out in the Sunday print edition of The Indianapolis Star , everyone who ran had a story. Yes, there were those who have a passion for running and the body mass index to make them ideal marathon participants. But according to those who shared their stories on the mini-marathon website, most participants “used the Mini-Marathon as a milepost on their weight-loss journey.”
Based on their stories you may be thinking, “Hmm, maybe I’ll try the mini next year.” Guess what? There’s no need to wait. Join us this week for the 4,000 Step a Day Mini-Marathon Challenge. Just pin on a pedometer and aim to walk 4,000 steps each day. By Sunday, you will have reached at least 26,000 steps, which is equal to a mini-marathon.
Now, onto this week’s stories . . . We’ll start with one of our favorite Mini stories about an unlikely group of students who ran in this year’s race. Enjoy!
In the Mini, students raise their sense of what is possible
Indystar.com
A story about what kids can do with a little help from a caring adult.
Flashy fruits entice kids to chow down
Msnbc.com
It’s all in the presentation according to this Dutch health study. Make it look pretty, and your kids will eat it according to these findings.
Take a Look at Our Action Plan to Solve the Problem of Childhood Obesity
Letsmove.org
Read the report from Let’s Move, a national program spearheaded by First Lady Michelle Obama. The action plan includes 70 recommendations to help today’s children lead healthier, more active lifestyles. Subscribe to the blog so you can stay aware of the national initiatives being developed to combat childhood obesity.
Tags: 500 Festival Mini-Marathon, childhood obesity, Let's Move
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