GrowingRunners 0 Report post Posted April 5, 2011 I'm a coach and teacher, and I constantly meet parents who are anxious about their kids' and running. I'd like to hear from you parents of young runners what your biggest fears are about running. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Charlie 2 Report post Posted April 7, 2011 That's a pretty interesting question. I think as a parent my biggest fear is that my child one do well or finish their event. It's so personal out there compared to other sports. You finish last everyone sees it.As far as trying to coach them the most difficult thing is coming up with training ideas and how much to push them.I did recently find some great information at New York Road Runners that is specific to coaching young runners. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coach_Kevin 0 Report post Posted August 7, 2011 As a parent for the most part the primary concern will be injury. You must remind that that running is one of the "safer" sports as compared to many others. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites