, the better off she is physically, mentally, and emotionally.Physical activity for children needn’t be—shouldn’t be—structured until they are at least in secondary school. Instead, sports should remain play. That way, it becomes a regular part of daily life

When you remember school sports day, do you smile wistfully or shudder in horror?If you're in the shudder camp, I can relate. The annual 100-metre sprint was the only running we did at school, and I came last every single year. Not just last

that unless a child was involved in competitive sport, he or she was less likely to stay interested or involved as they grew older. Peer pressure and self-consciousness have much to answer for.Sadly, while competitive children are encouraged at school

inspirational stories showing what a great running nation the UK is. Win £10,000 for your school and an elite athlete PE lesson with Aviva Aviva have launched the Elevating Athletics fund to provide a teacher in every school in the UK – that’s over 30

Q My 10-year-old son has just been picked for his school running team and I have no idea how to help him train. He’s a very active, energetic boy and runs about a mile a week with the school. I realise that he’s too young to undertake a

Weight 220gEvaluation Despite its 'old school' looks, the RC205 is actually a brand-new racing shoe. That old-fashioned aesthetic does give a good idea as to the shoe's strengths - a simple, minimalist, and lightweight speedster. This is, in fact

are between eight and 12 years old. Vice-president Nigel Rigg says that this is a deliberate strategy, and one that they plan to continue. "The club has a group initiative known as the Schools Partnership, where all the club coaches go round all the schools

by the Stanford University School of Medicine, US.Senior author Professor Jim Fries says, "Running or any vigorous, sustained exercise helps every organ system, which means it's the single most important thing you can do for your health." Here are just a few areas

Time not given18 months ago I couldn't bend down and tie up my shoelaces, yesterday I RAN THE LONDON MARATHON!!!!!! I'm still cuddly but limping into school today and having year 6 offer to help me down the stairs because they were proud of me - all

for children aged five to 12, agrees. "The earlier children start developing the concept that running is fun, the better," she says. "Variety is essential. "The Just Run programme, which can be implemented by schools, parents or youth groups, incorporates fun