Why Do It?
There are a million and one reasons why Kids should/ need to be more active. We hear and read about these various reasons each day. With so many modern day distractions for kids sometimes sport and the appeal of doing something sporty lacks the cut-through to get their attention. Maybe the Kids Mobile Marathon will help....
The Kids Mobile Marathon is linked to the Irish Multimarathon. This is a new event on the racing calendar which includes a Half Marathon a Relay and a Full Marathon in 2010. The Kids race will start immediately after the Main group of Runners (see timetable). The kids can equally enjoy the atmospheric buzz of a big race and enjoy the spoils of crossing under the finish gantry (adult in tow*).
Why do it?
- It's a great way to have fun
- Running and walking makes you physically fit
- You can run or walk anytime and anywhere
- You don't need special equipment
- And you get to experience being part of Ireland’s newest marathon! The Irish Multimarathon
On the more serious side.....
‘While currently there are no agreed criteria or standards for assessing Irish children for obesity some studies are indicating that the numbers of children who are significantly overweight have trebled over the past decade’. This line was taken from - The Report of the National Taskforce on Obesity 2005
*Instead of the Adults taking their kids over the Finish lines of various different sporting events (marathons, ironmen etc.) now it’s the kids turn to take you over the line. The roles have reversed! The challenge is there for the kids – it’s their day out on July 4th.