“Goal-setting,” “challenge,” “motivation,” “stronger,” healthier,” and “discovering a new athletic capability” are some of the new words used by Inner City Education Foundation (ICEF) staff, students, parents, teachers and Principals …
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Jeremiah Bland, PE Teacher at Oakhaven Elementary in Memphis, TN, isn’t unfamiliar with challenges. He pays out of pocket for many of his PE supplies, and purchases socks and gym …
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Suzette Amelung and the Marathon Kids of Milan Middle and High Schools, are an inspiration to all of us here at Marathon Kids HQ. Coach Suzette has been teaching special …
By Amy Spencer, Good Housekeeping Magazine The Gonzalez family is gathered on and around the sectional sofa in their living room. They explain that, in many ways, their clan is …
Coach Andy Martin, a K-5 P.E. teacher at Grahamwood Elementary in Shelby County, Tennessee, takes some serious initiative. After hearing about Marathon Kids at one of his district learning days, …
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AUSTIN, TX – The USATF Foundation partnered with Marathon Kids to bring the USATF Foundation’s youth program Run With US! to five Austin, Texas elementary schools that participate in the …
Nike and Kids Run Free bring top US project ‘Marathon Kids’ to the UK Nike Athletes Emily Diamond and James Dasaolu helped launch the initiative By Hannah Oakman, Academy Today …
Elisabeth Ross discovered Marathon Kids at a homeschooling conference last spring and after starting a run club at home with her family, she decided to bring it to her Georgia-based …
“Coming across Marathon Kids program one late night was a blessing in disguise for my family and me. Our kickoff ceremony was a simple, brisk walk to our local Whittier …
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Trevor Rener is not an ordinary second grader. Having moved to Austin last summer, he found himself in a new class, a new school and a new country on his …