Advice on JUST RUN Indoor Training

Training is difficult when weather is an issue. If possible, try to continue with outdoor training. Bundle the children up - after about five minutes of running the body acclimates well even when temperatures are as low as 28 degrees. Gloves, stocking caps and sweats are a must.

Safety is imperative; there are indoor training alternatives. You can measure the distance around your gym and have the kids run a number of time to reach 1/4 mile at each session; one mile can be recorded every four sessions. Combined with the drills and relays, the kids will get a great workout each time.

There are also indoor activities like running in place and old fashioned jumping jacks. Running relays on a basketball court or inside a multi-purpose room are great. If your school has corridors and steps (and you can ensure that doors aren't opening and closing) create a pathway for the kids to follow. An interesting "indoor obstacle course" is always something kids love.