PODIATRIST DISCUSSES HOW MUCH CHILDREN SHOULD BE RUNNING

"Many people are taking to the roads to run during these trying times, which is a good way to distance from anyone who might be infected with coronavirus and still get in exercise. So many parents are constantly asking if children should run? There has been a growing concern that running is dangerous for children," says Robert Weiss, DPM. 

 

Dr. Robert Weiss

 

"The parent of a young runner should do what he or she can to keep running fun for the child. Try not to push. Let running be something the child chooses to do. Keep it in moderation, and allow the child a way out if he or she so chooses. The danger comes when the pressure to run is placed on him or her by enthusiastic parents, coaches, or peers. That is when the child will run even though it hurts," says Dr. Weiss.

 

Source: San Antonio Express-News [6/18/20]

Courtesy of Barry Block, editor of PM News.