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1 Dear parents, Here's a chance for your kids to participate in a marathon - one mile at a time. Kids run or walk 26.2 miles over a period of time, logging their progress. Then when the kids complete the final distance to make it a full marathon, they are presented a special marathon finisher s medal. Kids also receive a Miracle Match KIDS t-shirt. A special one-mile race will be held in August for all of the Miracle Match KIDS to complete their final mile and receive their finisher s medal. In the event they cannot attend on that race day, the medals will be mailed to them. We want to make them feel very special about being a Miracle Match KID!. Registration for the Miracle Match KIDS is only $10. Please complete the form on the other side and mail to us. Then your child can start logging their miles! For more information, please contact us at , or us at.

2 Miracle Match Kids Registration Form The Miracle Match Kids is open to any school student K through 12. Name: Address: City: State: Zip: Phone: Birthdate: age Male Female Parent s (to receive race information) School: PE Teacher s name: T-shirt size: Youth: YSmall YMedium YLarge Fees: (T-shirts may be picked up at any Miracle Match KIDS event) Adult: Small Medium Large Miracle Match Kids Registration Fee. $10.00 Waiver: I, the undersigned, assume full and complete responsibility for any injury or accident, which may occur during my participation in the event or while I am on the premises of the event. I hereby release and hold harmless the Miracle Match Marathon, Scott & White Healthcare, City of Temple, City of Waco, Waco Striders, the sponsors, promoters and all other persons and entities associated with the event or their agents or employees or otherwise, including all injuries and damages which were caused by the negligence of the released parties. I will not enter and participate unless it is medically safe for me and I am properly trained. I also know that although protection services will be provided, there may be traffic on the course route. I assume all risk associated with this event, including but not limited to falls, contact with other participants, the effects of weather including high heat and/or humidity and rain, and the conditions of the road, all such risks being known and appreciated by me. I further grant my permission to use any photographs, videotape, motion pictures, recordings, or any other record of this event that includes myself. T-shirt is not guaranteed. Fees are non-refundable and non-transferable. Parent s name (printed) Parent s Signature Mail this form and fee (check made payable to the S&W Marrow Donor Program) to: Miracle Match Marathon 2401 S. 31 st Street Temple, TX 76508

3 Log Sheet Student s Name: Age: Address: City Zip School: Mile Date initials Mile Date initials RECEIVING YOUR MEDAL: To receive your medal at the race event, bring your completed log sheet with you race day and turn it in when you pick up your race bib. To have your medal mailed to you, send the completed log sheet to the address below. Your medal will be mailed to you at your home address The Miracle Match Marathon, 2401 S. 31 st Street Temple, Texas To contact us, at

4 Running Tips for Miracle Match KIDS What is the proper running form? 1. Run Tall - Don't lean too far back or forward. 2. Run Relaxed - Head, face, mouth, neck, arms, shoulders, arms should feel relaxed. 3. Smile when you run - it makes you relaxed. 4. Chin up and eyes forward 5. Arms should swing straight ahead - not from side to side. 6. Relaxed hands with thumb usually up - no clenching fists. 7. Don't go out too fast - start slowly. 8. Keep the same effort going up or down hill as you do when running flat. Take shorter steps going up and down hill. 9. Stride length should not be too long. Don't over stride by making your steps too long. How do I stay safe? 1. Run with a friend or running partner. 2. Don't run with headsets - be aware of what is around you. 3. Carry change for a phone call. 4. Tell friends or your parents where you will be running and when you should be back. 5. Run in areas you are familiar with. 6. Always stay alert. 7. Carry identification with your name, phone number. 8. Run against traffic so you can see the approaching cars. 9. Wear reflective material if you run before dawn or after dark. 10. Avoid strangers or people acting strangely. For even more great tips visit JustRun.org! What if it s really hot? 1. Make sure you drink water or a sports drink before running and after running- stay hydrated. 2. If you are running for more than 20 minutes you should drink water or a sports drink during your run. It's ok to stop and drink. 3. Wear light clothes both in weight and color. Wear shorts and a singlet if you can (or shorts and a T-Shirt). Wear white as it does not absorb the heat as much. 4. Wear a hat or cap to protect your skin from the sun and keep you cooler. 5. Wear sunscreen but NOT on your forehead because it might get into your eyes. 6. Run slower on very hot days. 7. Try to run in the early morning or later in the afternoon when it is not as hot. Miiraclle Match KIDS Q&A:: Can parents run with their MM kid? Absolutely! To participate in a running event sponsored by a group, however, the parent will have to register for the event to run with their child. Can a MM Kid run more than the 26 miles to get a finisher medal? Absolutely! There is no limit to the number of marathon miles a student can run. Additional log sheets can be obtained online at Will finisher medals be available at any of the race events designated as an MMK event? Absolutely! We will have tshirts, registration materials and finisher medals at all MMK events. A list of MMK events can be downloaded from our website,. Fitness and Running Tips for Kids.

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