Recommended Websites & Publications

The RRCA recommends the following websites, books, magazines, and articles for additional information and resources for your youth running program.

Youth Running
- Training Young Distance Runners – 3^rd Edition
- Young Runners: The Complete Guide to Healthy Running for Kids From 5 to 18
- Youth Runner Magazine
- The Fun Integration Theory: Towards Sustaining Children and Adolescents Sport Participation – A study investigating the reasons youth participate in organized sports
Nutrition and Hydration
- Together Counts – Youth health and wellness resources for teachers and parents
  - 15 Simple Energy Balance Tips – Health and wellness tips from a pediatric dietitian
  - Are You Snack Smart? – Recommendations for choosing healthy snacks
- ChooseMyPlate.gov – Guide to healthy eating for children and adults
  - Make Better Beverage Choices – 10 Tips to Get Started
Coaching Education
- Coaching for Youth Running – This RRCA Level II Coaching Certification online education module is offered free of charge to program leaders and other adults working with young runners.
- SafeSport – Free online training developed by the U.S. Olympic Committee for coaches and others in leadership positions working with young athletes to address abuse.
- Positive Coaching Alliance – Resources for coaches and parents to provide young athletes with a positive sports experience
- National Alliance for Youth Sports – Guidance for coaches, administrators, and parents involved in youth sports
- The Aspen Institute Project Play – An initiative seeking to reimagine youth sports in the U.S.
  - Physical Literacy in the United States
  - Sport for All Play for Life: A Playbook to Get Every Kid in the Game