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AMA YOUTH RUN CLUB | RUNNER’S HANDBOOK
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RUNNER’S HANDBOOK
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CROSSWORD CLUES ACROSS 3 Many new runners run too ___ when learning to run. 5 An important muscle that needs to be kept healthy by being active. 6 Try to reduce your ___ time every day. 10 For the Eat.Move.Play Challenge, my goal is to be active for ___ minutes a day. 11 Proper running technique includes running with ___ steps. 12 Stretch ___ running, not before. 15 To help get rid of a side stitch, breathe in through your ___ and out through your mouth. 16 The best drink to have when you’re thirsty. 17 R.I.C.E. stands for ___, ice, compression and elevate. 21 Canada’s Food Guide for ___ Eating teaches about foods and drinks that are good for us. 22 The goal of the AMA Youth Run Club is to give children and youth a chance to be active and learn about healthy ___.
DOWN 1 Learn how to read nutrition ___ to help you figure out if a food or drink is good for you. 2 An example of active transportation is ___ to school instead of getting a ride. 4 Physical activity can help you relieve ___. 7 ___ drinks are not recommended for kids. 8 If you listen to music while running, keep the ___ low and use one earpiece. 9 Finding the right ___ when running is one of the secrets to becoming a better runner. 13 Being physically active ever day can help keep your muscles and ___ strong. 14 One way to spice up your training is to do some ___ during a regular run. 18 A proper fitting shoe has a ___ of space between your big toe and the end of the shoe. 19 Try to have a fruit or ___ with every meal or snack. 20 Remember to ___ when you stretch.
