Michele Rusnak has dedicated the last quarter-century of her career to getting kids active with Marathon Kids. Consider making a donation in her name to sustain the future of free
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In 1995, an Austin public relations consultant and avid runner set out to bring her love of movement to a younger generation. Now 25 years later, Marathon Kids founder Kay
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Best Safe Distance Indoor PE Games Physical and mental health are at a premium these days, which makes getting kids moving more important than ever. With COVID-19 concerns now in
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Classroom teachers are nothing if not flexible, adapting year after year to ever-changing standards and expectations, data gathering and reporting requirements, and more. Now, with this school year’s ever-shifting schedule
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Are you familiar with Marathon Kids Connect, our all-new, FREE physical activity and distance tracking app and reporting platform? We think all PE teachers and run club coaches should be,
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Even when there’s not a global pandemic to contend with, there are times throughout the year when you’re stuck inside with kids, wondering how to get through the day with
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Drake Muyinza is revolutionizing the running industry. During the 2020 Austin Marathon, Muyinza broke the Guinness World Record for the longest fashion runway by running 26.2 miles and changing outfits
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Christina Edwards is a longtime runner and working mom of two. Since Stay at Home began in mid-March in the Austin area due to the global COVID-19 pandemic, Edwards and
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Hailey Walker’s last name is ironic, considering that she prefers running to walking. “I always wanted to run. I thought it was fun to run, plus I could get where
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When PE teacher Rene Hernandez ran his first 5K, something clicked. “I loved the feeling of being able to complete the run, and I knew I had kids who would
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