Preface Young Runners: The Rules
A quick-reference guide to healthy handling of young runners
Introduction The Kids' Running Revolution
Children thrive as youth events and programs sweep the nation
Chapter 1. Running with a Head Start
Outrunning childhood obesity with a commitment to exercise and nutrition
Chapter 2. Running with Smiles
Kids learn to start running and enjoy it a few strides at a time
Chapter 3. Running with Young Racers
A popular children's race series teaches fun and fitness for toddlers on up
Chapter 4. Running with Healthy Schools
A model PE program in Virginia leads to personal bests of many kinds
Chapter 5. Running with a Fast Pace
A youth club in North Carolina shows no mercy on or off the track
Chapter 6. Running with "Practice Phobia"
Middle school runners conquer peer pressures at all speeds
Chapter 7. Running with the Female Body
Adolescent growth has a big impact on girls' distance running success
Chapter 8. Running with the Male Ego
Giving boys an identity that nurtures running commitment
Chapter 9. Running with Teen Dreams
In high school, smart training and teamwork produce the best results
Chapter 10. Running with Danny
A special-needs runner teaches others the power of surpassing limits
Chapter 11. Running with All Sports
How to run for speed, strength, and injury prevention in fourteen other sports
Appendix Running Events Nationwide
From Diaper Dashes to track and road racing, family fun, and fitness galore
