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We live in the Northern Virginia area and have two children - ages 8 (girl) and 6 (boy). We are a 'running family' and typically jog together about 1 or 2x per week. The children are involved in a number of sports that require running quickness and speed.

Recently, some of the coaches made comment indicating that many high school athletes do not have good running 'form' and the importance of learning proper running form at early ages. As such, we noticed that our children have not been taught proper running form that prevents injury and enhances performance (quickness, speed, and endurance).

Has anyone heard of camps or training classes for ages 6-10 where children are coached/taught proper running form to prevent injury and increase performance (quickness, speed, endurance)? Your feedback is appreciated.

-- posted by dmiclat