Our first Marathon Medal!
Here it is
Our first Cardston Kids Marathon Medal!
It is beautiful, it is solid, it is heavy, it is the real deal! It is the proof that we really did our first Cardston Kids Marathon!!
Congratulations to all who participated!
Check out the link at the top of the page - just a few pictures from the race day!
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
It was a perfect day - and a great time was had by all!!
See you all next year!
Race Day!
It's Here!
Today is the day!!
What fun this has been! I am so impressed with all of the participants -
Thank you!
It wouldn't have been such a great success without YOU!
Did you know that it is 24 900 miles around the earth?
Did you know that the Cardston Kids Marathon Runners/Walkers have walked 16 380miles!!
Did you know that by the end of today we will have walked 17 030miles!
Did you know that from here to Brisban Australia is only 7 788 miles!
We have walked a long ways!
Congratulations to all of you!
We will see you at 11:30 at the Elementary School to walk our final mile!!
Tips for the Big Race!
| YOUR CHILD'S FIRST FUN RUN Walk at one. Talk at two. Fun run at three, four, or five. It's a defining moment. Time to sign your child up for that first fun run! |
YOUR CHILD'S FIRST FUN RUN
You know that it's not important to "win" in the traditional sense and that all that matters is a "finish" in a fun run. So why are you fretting and sweating on a cool day? Here are a few tips to help you relax during your child's first fun run. 
Eat an early breakfast to make sure that food is digested before the fun run.
Get to the fun run early. Most events are by the clock. If the event says 9:00 a.m., that means the kids will run at 9 sharp.
When you arrive, look for your age group and find out where to gather.
Get ready. Make sure you have your t-shirt on.
If you didn't bring water, find some. Have your child sip a bit.
Make an after-event meeting plan. Some events have specific parent pick-up areas. Make sure that everyone knows the plan.
Time to line up. Keep your child in view. Smile. Wave. Then step back.
Blow bubbles!
Every now and then a little one may get the jitters at the start. If your very young one starts to cry, scoot into the crowd and give a little TLC. If the event starts and the crying continues, accompany your child. 
When the starting gun goes off, yell, scream, cheer, and jump up and down. Keep your camera flashing.
Enjoy the finish with more photos and positive accolades.
T-shirt Pick-up
It’s Time!!! It’s Time!!! It’s Time!!!
Bring in your completed log to the Cardston Elementary School, or if you have already handed in your log – come to pick up your official Cardston Kids Marathon t-shirts and Race Information during the following times:
T-Shirt Pickup Times at Cardston Elementary School
Friday, June 19 12:00pm – 1:30 pm
Monday, June 22 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Tuesday, June 23 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Wednesday, June 24 8:30 am – 10:00 am
We would recommend that you pick up your t-shirt before Wednesday if possible – to guarantee that you have it, and are ready for the race!!
When you pick up your t-shirt, you will receive a detailed information sheet about how this event will run, with a map of the final mile route.
Remember - You MUST WEAR your Cardston Kids Marathon t-shirt for the final fun run/walk. If you are not wearing the Cardston Kids Mara-
thon t-shirt, you will not get a medal or post race refreshments.
Race warm ups with Principal Bennett begin at 11:30am – This will be fun!! It is best if you arrive at the Start area (outside of the Cardston Elementary School) EARLY in order to find parking and get ready prior to the start. The race will start at 12:00 Noon – Sharp!
Crockpot Oatmeal
Here is another recipe that my family enjoys when I am willing to get up EARLY to start it.... I have tried to start it the night before - but my crockpot is too hot, and overcooks it. . . . oh the canundrum...
Steel Cut Oatmeal - crockpot style - about 8 servings
2 cups steel cut oats
1 Tbsp cinnamon
1/3 cup pure maple syrup
6 cups water
2/3 cup applesauce
3 handfuls dried apple slices - I break them up a bit with my hands
Put all ingredients in the crockpot and turn on high - cook for about 1.5 - 2 hours (at least with my crockpot that is how long it takes!) Just enough time to turn it on, go and exercise - return home to the lovely smell of apples and cinnamon - mmmmm - good morning!
Enjoy with a little milk and ground flax of course!
Delicious
this is one of my kids' favorites!
Registration Confirmation
Registration Confirmation
We have put a list on the website
of everyone who has registered along with their t-shirt size.
Please check the registration confirmation and make sure you are registered
and that your t-shirt size is correct.
If you need to make any changes,
please e-mail us by using the contact form
Thank you
Cardston Kids Marathon
Third times a charm - Contest #3
This is it!
this will be our last contest for our
2009 Cardston Kids Marathon :(
same rules as before - - -
Enter your steps every day
Keep moving as much as possible!
Have fun!
Wear your pedometer all the time!
Contest #3 runs
Friday June 12 - Thursday June 18
Winner/Winners will be announced
on Friday June 19
during the CES Morning Show!
Enter here or go to the link at the top of the page!!
Come on, I know you want to!!
Contest #2 Winners
Congratulations!!!
Contest #2
Winners
Deanna Hansen
and
Amanda Shipley
Contest #3 coming right up!!!
Happy Feet, Healthy Food
Check out this Book!!!!!!!!
Happy Feet, Healthy Food
Your Child's First Journal
of Exercise and Healthy Eating
A handbook and fitness tracker combined to encourage kids to set goals and reflect on their healthy habits. Used in schools, clubs, and homes around the world.
KEY CONCEPTS: physical activity, running, healthy eating, journal writing, tracking fitness
I bought three books written by this author - and I am so excited about them! They are absolutely perfect for children. The titles of her other two books are:
1. Kids running : Have fun, Get Faster & Go Farther
2. Treasure of Health and Happiness
I am going to buy "Happy Feet, Healthy Food" for each of my children so that this summer our family can start our very own "it's fun to be fit program" What is that you ask? Just something I am making up as I go - but it is starting with this book! Have I said how fantastic this book is yet? I love it, love it, love it!! It is truly amazing. I love that it teaches children about healthy food, and exercise - and trying new things - and how good it feels to be strong and healthy and fit!!
Check out this author's website
I have talked to the library here in Cardston, and they are going to get all three of her books into the library system so that you can borrow them from the library - Nice!
I have also talked to Mr. Prete at the Cardston Book Shop and if you request the book - he will get them in to the bookstore for you to purchase! Yeah!
Summer is coming!!
Come On!
Congratulations
Jack Beazer, and Clara Beazer
for winning the draw last week for Contest #1.
Don't worry they won't win again -
I thought it was a bit fishy myself
(and I wasn't even in the country for the draw!)
I guess it was their lucky day!
Contest #2 closes tonight-
and we have not had very many entrants -
come on!!
Input those steps
TODAY!!!
Enter the contest HERE!
The winners for contest #2
will be announced on Friday during the
Morning Show at CES
Keep counting - Contest #2
And the winner is . . . . . .
. . . . . . stay tuned to find out -
Friday June 5 on the CES Morning Show!!
Thank you everyone that entered the contest this week!
THAT WAS FUN!
We are going to run the contest again this coming week!
So wear your pedometer every day - from morning till night -
then enter the contest with your pedometer number!
See if you can get more steps every day!
Enter Every Day
for your chance to win
Friday June 12 on the CES Morning Show . .
Contest #2
Thursday June 4 - Wednesday June 10
Hearty Oatmeal
Breakfast - A great way to start your day!
This recipe is a Linda Tolman creation (lifestyles nurse at the Cardston Clinic - so it is healthy:)
she is also running in the Cardston Kids Marathon - YEAH!
Hearty Oatmeal
8 cups oatmeal
2 cups steel cut oats
2 cups 7 grain cereal
2 cups spelt flakes
2 cups pumpkin seeds
2 cups sunflower seeds
1 cup coconut
1 cup chopped pecans
(I have used slivered or chopped almonds, roasted and chopped walnuts, pecans, sometimes a little bit of each - yum yum)
1/3 cup cinnamon
(as much or as little as you like - I LOVE it so I put in ALOT! Original recipe just says cinnamon)
4 Tbsp Brown sugar splenda
(this is on the original recipe - but I no longer add this to the mix)
2 cups craisins or dried fruit of choice
(or add fresh fruit when you eat it). I add 1/4 cup of craisins to my pot when I cook it these days - and none in the mix)
Mix all ingredients and store in an airtight container.
Microwave instructions: measure out 1/2 cup of cereal, and 3/4 cup of water - put in microwave for 2 minutes. Sprinkle with ground flax when you eat it. Cool it down with a little milk or soy milk - enjoy!
Stove-top instructions: ( I use the stove top these days because I am using large flake oats instead of the quick oats - so it takes a bit longer to cook - but I am loving it cooked on the stove - nice n' creamy - good morning )
Measure out 1/2 cup of cereal, 1/4 cup of craisins and 1 1/2 cups of water or flavoured herb or rooibus tea (that is my secret ingredient these days). Boil on stove top for about 10 - 12 minutes - until it is the desired consistency. Sprinkle with ground flax and about 1/2 cup of lowfat milk or soy milk. Enjoy!
That's my breakfast tomorrow - YUM!
Contest!!
Who has the most steps in one day?
Let's see! Who steps more? You or your Mom? Maybe your Grandma will win this one!
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Watch out for your little brother!!
It's our first Cardston Kids Marathon Contest
and we want to know how many steps you stepped
TODAY!
you don't need to figure out how many miles -
we just want to know how many steps
your Cardston Kids Marathon pedometer
logged in one day!
Go to the Contest Entry Page (right at the top of this page - beside the blog link)
type in your name, e-mail, pedometer step count and your age
- and in one week, someone will receive a prize
on the next Morning Show at the Cardston Elementary School.
This contest will run for one week,
you can post your steps every day on this website if you want!
(Will that help your chances of winning?? Maybe??? Do you like surprises?)
Make sure to post your steps with your name and age - - to be eligible for the prize!
What is the prize you ask? . . . . . . . . . . . . . Don't you love surprises???
How do I win? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . You like surprises don't you??
Do I have to be registered for the Cardston Kids Marathon to enter? . . . Yup
Do I have to be a student at the elementary school? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nope
The cut off date for this contest is the end of the day June 3
Watch the next morning show after June 3,
and we will post the winner on the website after it is announced on the morning show
(if you aren't at the school that day!!)
The Race is On!
A few spots left!
Registration Update
Just to keep you up to date - once registration closed on May 8
we had 636 registered participants!
WOW!
Thank you for supporting the Cardston Kids Marathon!
We are having so much fun!!
We ordered medals, and we have 14 spots left in the Marathon -
if you know of anyone who would still like to participate -
it's still not too late but there are
only 14 spots left
sign up now at the Elementary School!
And get logging your miles!
Only 5 weeks left
until the final mile fun run/walk
on June 24th @ noon!
(more information about the final mile fun run/walk still to come!)
Stop the Pop!
Healthy & Fit Families
Make Healthy Drink Choices
BEST DRINKS
WATER
Offer water instead of juice between meals and snacks. It is a good choice for your child anytime.
SKIM OR LOW FAT MILK
Children between the ages of 4-8 need 2 cups of milk everyday.
Children between the ages of 9 – 18 need 3 cups everyday.
Milk is a good source of calcium, protein, vitamins A & D.
GO EASY ON JUICE
For children under 6 years old, limit juice to 4 – 6 ounces per day.
For children over 6 years old, limit juice to 8-12 ounces per day.
Offer only 100% juice – not ‘fruit drinks’.
Encourage your child to eat whole fruit.
Drinking too much juice may increase tooth decay, diarrhea and weight gain.
STOP THE POP!
Children who have soft drinks, fruit flavored drinks (like Kool-Aid, Hi C) and other sugary drinks every day can:
• Be too full to eat healthy foods at meals and snacks;
• Have trouble keeping a healthy weight;
• Get more cavities.
Take the CHALLENGE - Drink more water every day
Mark (X) the actions you will do so you and your children can stop drinking pop & drink more water this month.
Keep a pitcher of water in the refrigerator.
Offer water at meals with a splash of lime or lemon juice for flavor.
Serve water at snack time or whenever your child is thirsty.
Buy fewer sugary drinks like pop, fruit drinks, fruit punches, lemonades, and Kool-Aid.
Turn off the tube
Healthy & Fit Families
Limit screen time
DID YOU KNOW?
One out of 3 children watch more than 4 hours of TV a day. Watching more than 2 hours of TV a day….
• Decreases the time spent reading, doing homework and has a negative effect on school performance.
• Decreases the amount time spent moving and being active
• Increases the likelihood of unhealthy snacking, exposure to advertising for unhealthy foods and gaining too much weight.
• Increases aggression and behavior problems.
WHAT CAN YOU DO?
• Keep TVs out of your child’s bedroom.
• Set a viewing limit for each child and let them plan their TV viewing for the week.
• Make a list of favorite things to do instead of watching TV or playing video games.
• Some ideas – reading books, arts and crafts, outdoor activities, listening to music.
• Make meal time family time – turn off the TV and talk to each other.
• Don’t let your child have the TV on while doing homework.
• Treat TV as a reward not a right – viewing should only be done after homework and chores.
Take the CHALLENGE – Move away from the screen
Mark (X) the actions you will do so you and your children can sit less and move more this month.
• Keep track of how much screen time you get in a week – then set a goal to get less.
• Plan your TV viewing for quality programs. Limit to 2 hours a day.
• Go for a walk or play a game instead of turning on the TV.
• Make a list of all the things you can do instead of watch TV and do a different one each day.
Be Active Everyday
Being active everyday helps everyone in your family have strong and healthy hearts, bones and muscles and maintain a healthy weight. Kids need at least 60 minutes of physical activity everyday and adults need at least 30 minutes. Being active together sets a good example for your kids, helps establish lifelong healthy habits and is a good way to spend time with your children.
Healthy & Fit Families
Are active everyday!
Get Moving!
Here are some simple and fun physical activities your family can do together any day of the week. Try to do one of these for at least 10 minutes a day.
Go for a walk
Put on some music and dance
Shoot some hoops
Play catch
Toss a Frisbee
Play a fun outdoor game
Visit a playground
Wash the car
Ride bikes
Jump rope
Hula hoop
Play hopscotch
Build Support
Walk to school with your child. Start a “walking school bus” – one or more adults walk with a small group of children to school – it’s safe and social.
Encourage your child to sign up for after-school programs that involve physical activity like dance, cheerleading, running or sports.
Start a walking club and train together to walk in a charity event.
Take the CHALLENGE – Be active everyday
Mark (X) the actions you will do so you and your children can do to sit less and move more this month.
Visit a park and spend time playing outdoors.
Find a walking route in your neighborhood and set a goal to walk it 3 times a week.
Dance during all TV commercials.
Try a new activity – look for classes or videos on yoga, martial arts or salsa dancing,
Last Chance!!
THIS IS IT!
THE LAST DAY
TO REGISTER FOR THE
CARDSTON KIDS MARATHON!!
Deadline Friday May 8th - 1:00pm
(end of the school day!)
That is Today!!
Get down to the school
right NOW
and get signed up!!
LAST CHANCE
Hurry and Sign up!! Tick! Tock!
3 DAYS LEFT
TO REGISTER FOR THE
CARDSTON KIDS MARATHON!!
Deadline Friday May 8th - 1:00pm
(end of the school day!)
We currently have 547 registered participants! WOW ! !
If you know anyone else who is considering doing the Marathon -
they need to sign up NOW!!
Remember - ANYONE can participate
Don't be disappointed on June 24 -
that you should have done it!
Time is running out!!
Hurry! Tell your friends and family
It is going to be the event
that EVERYONE will want to be a part of!!
Oh yeah - and the
CARDSTON KIDS MARATHON MEDALS
that you get when you cross the finish line . . . .
are REALLY COOL!!
Breakfast Cookies!
This is a favorite recipe of ours - we happened upon it - found it on the back of a bag of
Porridge Oats Breakfast Cereal - of which we found at Walmart, but have since noticed that it is also here in Cardston at IGA! Yeah!
We use the breakfast cookies for a quick breakfast (choir days), after school or lunch box snacks - and we think they would be a great treat on the soccer field!
Hope they keep you running!!
Porridge Oats Breakfast Cookies
...wholesome and delicious for a quick breakfast
or for a healthy snack anytime!
1 cup Rogers no additive whole wheat flour
1 tsp baking soda
3/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp allspice
2 tsp cinnamon
2 tsp ginger
2 eggs
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1 1/4 cups unsweetened applesauce
3/4 cup brown sugar
1 Tbsp grated orange rind
2 tsp vanilla
3 cups Rogers Porridge Oats
3/4 cup chopped almonds
1/2 cup sunflower seeds
1 cup dried cranberries
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
Combine flour, baking soda, salt, allspice, cinnamon and ginger; stir well and set aside.
Place eggs, vegetable oil, unsweetened applesauce and brown sugar in a large bowl and beat together well. Add orange rind, vanilla, porridge oats, chopped almonds and sunflower seeds and stir until well combined. Add flour mixture and stir well. Add dried cranberries and stir until well distributed. ( they are quite wet - but they work!)
Using about 1/4 cup of cookie dough for each cookie, place on prepared cookie sheet and press down with a form to form a cookie approximately 3.5” (9cm) in diameter. (I made some smaller than that for snacks but made them big if they were having it for breakfast!) Bake for 15 - 20 minutes or until lightly browned. Let cool on the cookie sheet before removing.
Yield: 20 - 24 cookies
TheBestLife.com
Do you ever think that sticking to a workout plan would be easy if it weren't for your spouse or kids? I hear different versions of the same problem all the time: I have to pick up my children at school and drop them off at practice so I don't have time to hit the gym. Or I'm a new mom and just can't balance my new baby with my workout needs. But there are ways to have a family and be healthy! Check out these tips on how you can make your fitness routine work with your busy life.
Level with yourself. It's possible that if your spouse or kids didn't give you a reason to skip the gym, someone or something else would—the holidays, your schedule, or your job, for example. Figure out what's standing in your way by asking yourself a few questions, like are there other reasons (stress or emotions) that cause you to miss workouts? Do you have a need to please other people at your own expense? Sometimes the answers can tell you if you really want to do what is necessary to permanently lose the weight.
Get an early start. Exercise first thing in the morning to avoid problems, like your daughter missing the school bus, that would cause you to bail on your workouts.
Choose family-friendly workouts. If you have young children, choose an activity that allows you to watch them while working out. For example, walk or jog with your child in a stroller or baby jogger or pop in a fitness DVD at home. Have older kids? Try combining exercise with some family bonding: Choose a time on the weekend, and plan a family outing, such as a bike ride or even a simple game of tag in the yard.
Don’t make excuses. Make regular exercise non-negotiable. Not only will this help you stay on track, but it also sets a good example for your children. They'll learn that taking care of their health is a priority.
For more weight-loss advice, join Bob Greene's TheBestLife.com. You'll get access to loads of articles, meal plans, delicious recipes and more.
Snow Day!
Wow!
On the positive side . . . . it is the end of April - and it can’t last - so go out and enjoy it, build a snowman, or check out a couple of cool websites while you stay warm!
COACH ED'S PAGE
Advice on Children's Running and More
Coach Ed is an experienced youth coach and children's fitness specialist. Get your questions about training and much more answered here.
Here is another site from the running room that has some fantastic articles on raising healthy kids!
Learn to be Healthy
The first one is http://www.learntobehealthy.org
This has sections for kids, teens, parents, teachers and community members.. Check it out..
The next site is probably more for the adult - but I really shouldn’t underestimate the kids and their computer skills - they would probably be able to navigate this site better that me! It will help you to figure out miles right here around town, and you won’t even need to drive (no gasoline needed - yeah!) So on second thought - this may be a great teaching moment for your kids to teach you a little something! Have fun mapping!
http://www.mapmywalk.com
Well, lets keep walking and running - and don’t forget to tell your friends and family to sign up soon -
the deadline of MAY 8 is only 3 weeks away!
Spread the word!
Pedometer Numbers
Mom B (5ft 5” tall) 1/4 mile = 575 steps
Dad B (5ft 11” tall) 1/4 mile = 540 steps (dad has short legs/long body)
12 year old girl 1/4 mile = 400 steps (the girl has a loooong stride!)
9 year old boy 1/4 mile = 527 steps ( I think these results are fishy . . . want to retest him - he is about as tall as the 9 year old girl below - hmm)
7 year old girl 1/4 mile = 687 steps
4 year old girl 1/4 mile = 1395 steps
Mom V(5ft 3” tall) 1/4 mile = 550 steps
9 year old girl 1/4 mile = 800 steps
Cook it in a Cup
For Easter this year, our kids got a cookbook called:
Cook it in a cup!
Quick Meals and Treats Kids Can Cook in Silicone Cups
by Julia Myall
( It came with 6 fun colored silicone cups too!)
So far they have made . . .
Easy eggs - pg 10
rated by kids 5/5
rated by mom 5/5
(cause they make their eggs by themselves, and clean them up too! YAY!)
Banana Chocolate chip muffins - pg. 12
rated by kids 6/5 - I think it was the chocolate chips
rated by mom 6/5 - because my 12 year old only put in 1/2 of the sugar and 1/2 of the chocolate chips that the recipe asked for!! She thought that was too much sugar and chocolate chips. ( a mothers proud moment) Dad said that the muffins tasted like grandma’s crater cake - which is an old family favorite! Good substituting WOW!
Chicken Pot Pies - pg 28
rated by kids 5/5 - that is from the kids that were willing to try it! Ha Ha!
rated by mom 5/5 - cause my 12 year old made them all by herself, and I think they were a pretty healthy dinner!
I am going to share the recipe if you are interested ( we doubled it - and had 4 little pies left over after feeding it to the children)
Chicken Pot Pies
Ingredients for 6 pies:
1 small carrot
1/4 yellow onion
3/4 cups cooked chicken, chopped in pea-sized pieces
1/4 cup frozen peas, thawed
1 tablespoon all purpose flour
Pinch thyme
1/2 cup chicken stock
Pinch of garlic salt
1 Tablesoon butter
Flour for work surface
1/2 pound puff pastry, thawed according to package directions if frozen
(we didn’t have any puff pastry so she made up a batch of baking powder biscuits)
1. Preheat the oven to 350
2. With adult help, cut the carrot and onion into pea-sized pieces and put them in a medium bowl.
3. Add the chopped chicken, peas, flour, thyme, stock, garlic salt, and butter to the vegetable mixture and stir.
4. To prepare the crust, sprinkle flour on a work surface. Then unfold the puff pastry so it lies flat.
5. Place a cup upside down on the cough and use a butter knife to cut around it. Repeat to make 12 disks total. These will be your top and bottom crusts.
6. Place 1 disk in the bottom of each cup. Press down to mold the disk to the shape of the cup.
7. Spoon 2 Tablespoons of the chicken mixture into each cup, on top of the pastry.
8. Place another pastry disk on the top of the chicken mixture to make each pie. You don’t need to press the top and bottom crusts together. The top crust will just float on the filling, which will allow steam to escape as the pie cooks.
9. Put the pies in the freezer to chill for 10 minutes. This helps firm up the dough, so it will keep it’s shape better when you bake it.
10. Place the cups on a baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes, or until you see bubbles on the edges of the pies
11. Cool the pies for 10 minute, then us a spoon to scoop the pies out onto plates. Serve warm!
Note: Instead of cooking all of your pies right away, you can freeze some. Then you can pop them into the oven whenever you need a quick snack. Cook them at the same temperature and for the same amount of time as the unfrozen pies.
What is a Marathon
About half a million people run marathons every year! People who run marathons train a lot. Your body must be in good shape to run a marathon. A marathon is 42.1 km or 26.2 miles. The Cardston Kids Marathon will get you on your way to being physically fit.
Training Tips for your Marathon
Begin running under the guidance of a parent, adult, coach, teacher, etc.
Walk or run 25.2 miles in the next 10 weeks (that will put us at 1 week before race day!)
As you complete your miles, mark them off on your Cardston Kids Marathon Mile Log.
Come to the Cardston Elementary School on June 24 to run the last mile of your Marathon!!!
Wear running shoes or sneakers and socks. Proper footwear prevents foot problems
Run/walk with a friend. You can encourage each other that way
Stretch your legs before you run. Stretching helps prevent injuries. Hold each stretch for 20 seconds without bouncing up and down
Drink lots of water after you run and throughout the day. Water helps muscles do their work
Get plenty of sleep. Your muscles need lots of rest so you can keep running/walking everyday
Eat a well balanced diet including lots of protein and carbohydrates. Your body needs fuel to do its work!
Registration Update!
If you haven’t had a chance to register - no worries - tell your kids it is OK! You can still get started on the Cardston Kids Marathon. Just click on the link Downloads and Registrations (it’s right up there at the top of the page) - then click on Cardston Kids Marathon Log (you got it) - and print. Voila!
Get out there and walk or run - enjoy the fresh air! Now that spring seems to be here, you can really enjoy this beautiful weather and view of the mountains that we have right here in Cardston. Keep track of your milage during the Easter Break. When school starts again, bring your registration form into the CES office and receive your pedometer. But you will already be on your way to finishing your first marathon! Wow - You are amazing!
Happy Hopping - I mean running!
Why run in the Cardston Kids Marathon?
- It’s a great way to have fun!
- Running and walking make you physically fit!
- You can walk or run anytime and anywhere!
- You don’t need special equipment!
- You get to be part of the first Cardston Kids Marathon!
The goal of the Cardston Kids Marathon is to give participants the opportunity to increase their level of physical activity while focusing on reaching a goal. We hope to motivate children and their families to commit to a healthy lifestyle and develop a daily fitness routine, which will ultimately give the child and their family the positive effects of better health and self confidence through achieving goals, not only in crossing the finish line but in life. Crossing the finish line is only the beginning of a lifetime of positive steps!
Have you Seen the Posters? also a few FAQ's
In our journey around town we have encountered a few questions . . . .
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s)
How do you calculate miles to kilometers?
1 kilometer = 0.62 miles
How do I convert steps on the pedometer to miles?
Here is the easiest way that we have found to figure out how many steps are in a mile:
Count your pedometer steps by circling the track in the next lane out from the inside lane (called lane two). This lane is almost exactly a quarter mile. Then you just multiply your pedometer count by 4 to get your steps per mile.
I can’t attend the event on June 24th, if I do all the milage will I still receive my finishers medal?
All Cardston Kids Marathon participants must complete their race on the final mile course on race day in order to receive their medal. Makeup distances and/or alternate race dates are not recognized.
What time does the Cardston Kids Marathon start?
The start time and last mile race route are not completely set in stone. We will update you when the times and route are finalized. We are anticipating the start time will be 12:00pm.
How much does this race cost?
The entry fee for any student, at the Cardston Elementary School is $10
The entry fee for any other participant (parents, grandparents, siblings, or community members) is $15
What do I receive by registering for the Cardston Kids Marathon?
You will receive a pedometer and a marathon log. Once finishing the 25.2 miles, and handing in your completed log during the week of June 16 – June 23, you will receive your official Cardston Kids Marathon t-shirt. Once you cross the finish line on June 24, you will receive your Cardston Kids Marathon finishers medal, and enjoy finish line refreshements!
What do I do if I forget my t-shirt on race day?
Your t-shirt is like a racers bib #, it is your ticket to receiving your medal at the finish line. If you forget your t-shirt, you will need to see a member of the Parent Council at the warm up table and bring proof of identity with you. (Your teacher can vouch for you!!) We will have a master list of participants that have received their t-shirts by completing their milage.
How can I check if I am entered?
All entries are listed on a master list at the CES office. Because of child protection laws, we are unable to post your children’s names on the website. The master list is updated each weekend. You should check this information by calling the CES office ( 403-653-4955) approximately 1 week after registering to confirm your entry details are correct.
Register Now for the 1st Annual Cardston Kids Marathon
You can now download your registration form and get started toward completing your first marathon.. Wow
If you have any questions, please email us at info@cardstonkidsmarathon.com or use the Contact Form: link on the web page.
Remember, once you register, you will receive your official Cardston Kids Marathon pedometer, you can use this to count every step towards your goal (it looks like a mile for an average adult is 2600 steps, check back to the site, as we will update with some estimated counts for kids.)
Please send this site to all your Cardston area friends and family that might want to participate.