Benefits of organized sports, quotes, and a little kid track workout

So, just wanted to congratulate all the people who got involved in organized sports in their youth.. The benefits are many and very nice!! Actually, there's many trends or correlations with education, health, and physical activity.

Being a sports participant, means that you are more likely to have good grades in math and english.

If you go to practice, at least 5 times a week, you are more likely to have an A in science or math.

Non-athletes are 1.7 times more likely to drop out of school.

http://www.teamupforyouth.org/dynamic/attachables/media_filename_93.pdf

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and just an added bonus quote.
"There is always someone out there getting better than you by training harder than you."

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and just to look at other age levels. In high school, we work pretty hard with 15 200's, Diana, and 50 sec repeats, and 500 breakdowns and hammerstrides.. What do little kids do?

There is a Hershey Track and Field Games for kids (up to age 14) and this is what they recommended the kids do for events that we, as high schoolers and up do.

Track & Field Training

Not sure what to do to get ready for the Hershey's Track & Field Games? Here are some helpful tips to get you started.

50 meter dash

How to prepare for this track event

Start at the end of your driveway and run as fast as you can to your house. Walk back to the end of the driveway. Repeat 5 times.

100 Meter Dash

How to prepare for this track event

Run the length of a soccer field as fast as you can, then turn and walk back. Repeat 4 times.

200 meter dash

How to prepare for this track event

Find a hill in your neighborhood. Run up it as fast as you can. Walk down. Repeat 5 times.

400 meter dash

How to prepare for this track event

Jump rope for 5 minutes without stopping. Jog in place for 2 minutes. Rest for 1 minute. Repeat 5 times.

800 meter run

How to prepare for this track event

Run around the bases of a baseball field as fast as you can 3 times. Walk around once. Repeat 3 times.

1600 meter run

How to prepare for this track event

Run for 12 minutes without stopping.

4 x 100 meter relay

How to prepare for this track event

Practice passing a "baton" to another person without dropping it.

Standing long jump

How to prepare for this Track & Field event

In your backyard or driveway, practice jumping forward as far as possible from a standing position.

=D Hope you have a good one!