Life Time Run

Looking for ways to add some Physical Education to your family schedule? Here are some ways to incorporate running in your neighborhood, backyard or a local park (if allowed). If you're stuck indoors, the drills can even be done in a hallway at lower speeds.

👣 Run or run/walk loops around your neighborhood if safe and allowed
👣 Set a start & finish line, and do sprints. Kids are natural sprinters!
👣 Play running games like Tag
👣 Do drills - high knees, skips, hops, etc.
👣 If you'd like to take it up a notch and have space, order a speed ladder or mini-hurdles. Bonus - they are great for speed & agility training for adults too!
👣 Set up cones or use household items to mark a simple obstacle course route or shuttle run
👣 Teach kids about a Fartlek Run / Speedplay. Walk or jog between surges, and give each family member a chance to call out the next landmark to run hard or sprint to.

What family activities are you incorporating this week?

Today starts a new week, and we're starting a Beginning Runner plan! Follow along if you're looking to start running for the first time, or restart after a long break.

🏃‍♀️For Week 1, each Run/Walk is just 20 minutes.

🏃‍♂️You'll follow a ratio of 1 minute of running to 4 minutes of walking.

🏃‍♀️Pick three days to follow this plan (we suggest M/W/F.) Follow your local requirements regarding running outside and any possible park closures.

🧘‍♀️🏋️‍♂️We added strength & yoga classes for T/Th/Sa to round out your week. Life Time members can find Classes on Demand on myLT. 👩‍💻

🎉Stay tuned for daily tips & motivation. Comment below with questions or to let us know how it's going.

Share with a non-running friend and you might just have a new running buddy when we can run in groups again ❤. 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

Want to strengthen your core while stuck at home? You'll find a quick workout in this article sourcing our National Run Program Manager Rebekah Mayer. Or hop over to myLT.life and find a Core class to follow. Stay strong and healthy!

This 15-Minute Core Workout Will Make You a More Powerful Runner | Livestrong.com This 15-minute core routine is designed to strengthen and stabilize your core muscles, which will enhance your endurance and boost your speed gains on race day.

Getting started with running after a break? Starting next Monday, we'll be sharing a step by step guide to start running. You can follow it solo or even as a family!

Prep: Walk at least 20 minutes every other day prior to Monday. Find comfortable running shoes and clothes suitable for the season.

Comment with any questions!