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10 HEALTHY SNACKS FOR KIDS DURING QUARANTINE
Growing kids often get hungry between meals or when they are home with nothing to do during the Coronavirus quarantine. However, many packaged snacks for kids are extremely unhealthy. They’re often full of refined...
INDOOR EXERCISE FOR KIDS DURING CORONAVIRUS CRISIS
INDOOR EXERCISE FOR KIDS With tons of school closures throughout PA, NY, NJ and MA, parents are trying to find ways to keep their kids occupied and active. Although outdoor play is limited, there are many creative...
HOW TO EAT FOR A KIDS MUD RUN
All kids need to eat balanced meals and have a healthy diet. But should that balance change for kids who want to run in a kids mud run? Kids need to eat the right amount and mix of foods to support that higher level of...
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT HOW TO TREAT SHIN SPLINTS FOR A FAMILY MUD RUN
From how to diagnose the common running injury to how to prevent it from happening again during a kids mud run, these expert tips will help you deal and heal. If you’ve ever had them, then you know they’re the pits....
HEALTHY IDEAS: 5-MINUTE EXERCISES FOR KIDS
One of the most popular New Year’s resolutions is to exercise more, and it’s a good goal for kids as well as parents. Adding more exercise to your student’s routine is an effective way to keep him or her active during...
HOW DO I GET MY KIDS TO EXERCISE MORE?
Only one in three children are physically active every day. Here are some ways to coax your kids away from the couch. In a world full of ever-changing technology and packed schedules for both parents and kids, good...
GREAT STRETCHES FOR KIDS BEFORE MUD RUNS & OBSTACLE RACES
Simple stretches should be a regular part of kids’ physical activity routine. Before or after a kids mud run or a kids obstacle race, before bed, or anytime your child’s muscles feel tense or tight, encourage her to...
13 THINGS ONLY FAMILY MUD RUNNERS KNOW
Mud running is a culture all its own. Planning on wearing a cotton T-shirt to your mud run? Have you stocked up on compression gear? Don’t worry; you’ll have everything you need from our list of things only a hard-core...
WHY KIDS NEED TO GET OUT AND EXERCISE MORE
Exercise benefits anyone at any age, but it’s worth noting that turning it into a habit in your formative years paves the way for a better and healthier future. Here on Your First Mud Run, we believe that it’s a...
TEENAGER FINDS CONFIDENCE BY TRAINING FOR HALF MARATHONS & MUD RUNS WITH DAD
“I thought it was pretty cool that people could accomplish those things,” said Alexi, 15, who lives in Holly Springs, North Carolina. “I wanted to be one of those people and do something I never thought I really...
TEAM BUILDING WITH A MUD RUN EVENT
Team building events for adults and kids are one of the most looked forward to social programs in any given team environment. There are many types of this group social events, including family mud runs, most of them...
HOW TO BUILD AN OBSTACLE COURSE FOR KIDS
Building obstacle courses in the yard was a favorite activity of my siblings and me when we were young. It is also a great way to train for your next obstacle course race for kids. We used all kinds of found materials...