Kids and Running
The RunRX Podcast by Coach Valerie & Coach Caroline
Episode notes
It’s not enough to just keep moving. To reduce injuries in sports, we have to teach our kids the right method of running. Tune in to learn more!
Timestamps of big takeaways
[00:40] Coach Valerie shares that she recently got to train kids in running. She explains that she really enjoys teaching kids because they’re more open to learning.
[00:55] The other interesting thing about kids is they haven’t learned as many bad movement habits as adults have.
[01:57] Running is natural. When we are little we have no fear of falling. We just free fall, but as we get older we get scared.
[02:55] Kids mimic movements. Unfortunately, kids are not taught how to run properly. Yes, running is natural, but when they start mimicking others and they are doing it wrong, they start doing it wrong too.
[04:27] The co ...