Running for Youth

Running is a popular activity of the many different age groups in Marin. People run to stay in shape, train for sports, or simply to have fun. Many find running enjoyable because it is an adventure to run to places you would not ordinarily go, and it is a great way to meet new people.


BENEFITS

Running is an excellent way to be physically active and stay in shape. In an hour of running, a person who weighs 150 pounds will burn from 700-1300 calories.  Unlike other activities that may only target certain areas of the body, running is a good way to get a full body workout in a short amount of time. Running works especially the legs, the heart and the lungs.