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Martian Guys says......

Running is cool because you can be any age and be a great runner! I'm 102 years old (We live a long time on Mars..because we run!)

When I was a kid I wanted to be a basketball player..but I was only 2 feet tall. They would not let me on the basketball team. I was so mad I ran out of the gym and ran and ran and ran.

While I was running I passed the school's running team. The coach grabbed me and put me on his team. Even being a little short green guy did not matter....I found out I was a great runner!

You could be a great runner too! You can run, walk or wheelchair to get started moving!

Here's how to get started....
Have a grown-up take you to a store where they sell cool running shoes. I run in Asics shoes with Gel in them. They feel like running on clouds!

Your route could be 3 or 4 times around your block or your playground or track at school! Make sure a grown-up keeps an eye on your run. Start by stretching and warming up a little (read "Getting Started" on the Martianmarathon.com site/ click Kid's Marathon). Wear a watch and time yourself. Start by running 2 minutes and walking 2 minutes then repeat that until you finish your first mile! Go easy at the start and it will be easier to run an entire mile!

Log your mile with date on the Mini-Martian Marathon Log Sheet. When you've completed 25 miles, ask an adult to sign to verify you ran 25 miles!

Then join me, Martian Guy, to run the last 1.2 miles which will make your run 26.2 miles!!!

You will get to wear a real race number and you'll get a cool Mini-Martian Race t-shirt that says you are a marathon runner and you'll get a medal when you cross the finish line!!!

Run and run and run and run!
Your Martian Friend

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