Off to the races!
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The Bend Marathon wants to see our community thriving. That's why we've created a way for them to connect virtually with the Bend Marathon, be active, and earn a Bend Marathon medal for their accomplishments.
From now until May 31st, the Bend Marathon is offering a FREE virtual running program for local youth. The Bend Marathon Youth Running Program is all about running off some of that extra energy and getting our youth moving. Now, more than ever, it's important to keep them moving for their physical and mental health. We're hoping that we can also help support the Family Access Network (FAN) that is so crucial in our local community. Consider a small donation of $5-$10 if you're able to help support our local families that need the support at this time. |
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Here's how it works:
1) Sign up - Support FAN 2) Measure your own course 3) Run - keep track of how far you run 4) Send in your results via email to [email protected] 5) Pick up your medal* 
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Events and Details |
This virtual program allows youth in Central Oregon to complete (either at one time or over a series of efforts) any of the Bend Marathon virtual race distances. After completing their 5K, 10K, half-marathon, or marathon, email us your distance you completed at (bendmarathoninfo at gmail dot com) and you will receive the corresponding race medal. You can do this however you would like to and does not need to be completed all at once (but you can if you want to). You just have to get it done by May 31st and send us an email with how far you ran.
You can keep track on your own or print and use the Mileage Tracking Sheet to keep track of laps and miles.
*At the end you'll be able to pick up your medal when and where it is safe to do so. We realize that if the current situation persists that a pickup process may have to wait until it is safe to do so. Unfortunately we are unable to mail the medals but they will be available for pickup when the time is right.
The virtual youth program is free for all Central Oregon youth. For those able, a donation to support FAN (Family Access Network), providing crucial resources such as food, shelter, and clothing to children and families in need in Central Oregon) would be appreciated during this especially difficult time.
You can keep track on your own or print and use the Mileage Tracking Sheet to keep track of laps and miles.
*At the end you'll be able to pick up your medal when and where it is safe to do so. We realize that if the current situation persists that a pickup process may have to wait until it is safe to do so. Unfortunately we are unable to mail the medals but they will be available for pickup when the time is right.
The virtual youth program is free for all Central Oregon youth. For those able, a donation to support FAN (Family Access Network), providing crucial resources such as food, shelter, and clothing to children and families in need in Central Oregon) would be appreciated during this especially difficult time.
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RESOURCES FOR OUR YOUth Athletes
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Youth Milage Log -
keep track of your activities with this helpful and fun log. Just print and fill out your weekly activities. After a few weeks you'll be able to see just how much you've accomplished. How to find your lap distance - This sheet will help you estimate the distance around a loop in your neighborhood. You can measure the distance around your house, yard, block, etc. Once you figure out the distance per lap you can calculate how many laps you have to run to cover one mile. There are 5,280ft in 1 mile. So, if your loop is 528ft long then you have to run 5280ft/mi divided by 528ft = 10 laps = 1 mile Training Plan Guidance - It's tough to figure out how to train for a race, that's why we put together this helpful little plan that will help you get ready for race day. |
Nutrition Help -
Eating a well balance and healthy diet is one of the best things we can do for our bodies to keep them going strong. Sometimes it's all about choices. We have good choices and not-so-good choices. This helpful sheet can help you figure out which choice will make a difference and be the healthier option. Keep Kids Moving - Stuggling to find ways to motivate the kids to keep moving and stay active? Here are a few fun things to do as a family to keep them engaged and their bodies in motion. |
*Art and creative work by Megan Marie Myers. See more of her work at www.meganmariemyers.com.