I want to be able to pass on my love for running, not just to other adults, but also to my children. I am happy to say that I have a baby girl on the way (Rebecca Grace) and I am really hoping that she will love to run with her Daddy and Mommy. Running as a family and passing on the passion for running onto our children is an amazing way to spend time outdoors as a family and to encourage a healthy lifestyle. Many people have a habit of taking their children to McDonalds because of the playground and relaxation time that it allows for the parents. I am sure I will take my daughter there as well from time to time, but the problem with going to McDonalds is that it becomes so easy to eat all that unhealthy food and then go home without any physical exercise. This is worse for the parents than it is the children, because at least the children are getting exercise on the playground.
Encouraging our children to have a passion for running will help with the obesity problem that we are constantly hearing about in our college and high school health classes and also keep the parents and children close. Along with family movie nights, game nights, etc., why not include a family trail day or fitness day. I hope everyone will encourage their children to run. Family running clubs may even become popular.
Run On! Encourage the future...
