My 3yr old just rolled a 16:11

Is it possible that more than a few people are taking this thread seriously? That's funnier than the stuff that was written to be funny!!!

I also make my daughter a protein shake every morning to keep those growing bones in tack. I've got a Wetmore system where I run all 4 of my kids into the ground and whoever isn't injured gets to race in the fall. HOld on- I think CSD is at my door.

as much as this is a pretty funny joke on this website, I know a guy that does this to his girl, it is NOT funny.

"If she wants to run, she should be able to run" was his quote to the newspaper the day before she ran a 2km fun run!

Took my 2 1/2 year old nephew to the track this morning at 6:00am since the last workout he had didn't even accomplish anything. This time I let him bring Mr. Snuggles (his stuffed bunny rabit) as a training partner. Since it was mentioned on this thread earlier, I decided it would be best to work on speed now and then build up the miles later on. We did 5x200 repeats with a 100 meter jog recovery. Turned out to be a very good workout with times of 50, 48, 49, 48, and 46. Even more impressive is that he carried Mr. Snuggles in his right hand the entire time. Watch out Carol Lewis!!!!! I think we're back on the path towards stardom. By the way, Tinman, Renato, or JK if you have any training tips that will help us out, let me know.

I'm glad she isn't running real fast now and isn't training. If she was, she'd be burned before she makes it to nursery school. Even if you daughter enjoys running, I'd forget any training or competitions until age 8-10, and then keep the weekly mileage to under 2x her age. Stick to soccer for now.

Anyway, if you really want to know the US youth records, go to

http://www.runningusa.org/index_perf40.html

and select "US Single Age".

Age 4 female US 5K road record:

23:46 by Jacy Christansen in 1998 (That's only one year older than your daughter, but a 7:39 per mile pace for 3.1 miles).

Age-4 male record US 5K road record:

22:34 by Jake Christiansen in 1993. His brother, Job, set the age-3 5K record of 25:13 in 1994. They're both in high school now but not running. Both burned out by age 8.

Age 5 female US marathon record:

4:56:36 by Jenniver Amyx in 1975 (Today, allowing a 5 year old to run in a marathon would result in the arrest of the parents for endangering the health of the child.)

Age 5 male US marathon record:

5:25.09 by Bucky Cox.

I'm glad your daughter isn't running real fast now and isn't training. If she was, she'd be burned before she makes it to nursery school. Even if you daughter enjoys running, I'd forget any training or competitive running until age 10, and then keep the weekly mileage to under 2x her age. Stick to soccer for now.

Anyway, if you really want to know the US youth records, go to

http://www.runningusa.org/index_perf40.html

and select "US Single Age".

Age 4 female US 5K road record:

23:46 by Jacy Christansen in 1998 (That's only one year older than your daughter, but a 7:39 per mile pace for 3.1 miles).

Age-4 male record US 5K road record:

22:34 by Jake Christiansen in 1993. His brother, Job, set the age-3 5K record of 25:13 in 1994. They're both in high school now but not running. Both burned out before age 10.

Age 5 female US marathon record:

4:56:36 by Jenniver Amyx in 1975 (Today, allowing a 5 year old to run in a marathon would result in the arrest of the parents for endangering the health of the child.)

Age 5 male US marathon record:

5:25:09 by Bucky Cox in 1978 (I wonder how he felt when he learn the above 5 year old girl beat his record time by half an hour? It must of motivated him to work harder, because the next year at age 6 he managed to bring down his time by 1:19 and came close to the 4:00 barrier with a 4:07:27.

Of the 16 kids who hold these age 3 thru 16 US road records, only two have run well in college, Lindsey Sherf and Molly Huddle. Molly, a college senior, has been having serious injury problems for most of the past year. Two others are still running: Briana Jackucewicz who just entered high school, and Jordan McDougal a college sophomore. Briana has been away from running most of the last 16 months with serious knee problems and Jordan didn't run much of last year due to injury problems as well.

This is what happens when anyone, even very talented kids, run too much.

RUNNING MPW THAT EXCEEDS 2X ONE'S AGE + RUNNING ON HARD ROAD SURFACES WHILE STILL GROWING = GUARANTEED WAY TO END RUNNING CAREER WITHIN THE NEXT 5-10 YEARS.

1- Training with Jason Rexing gives little Rono (yeah I named him Rono) a solid training partner.

2- Sound advice from the best. Trackhead is my son's personal equipment consultant. Ever since we've been able to find leather soled shoes in sizes through 8, we have the piece of mind we're doing what's best. Running in racing flats just wasnt good enough. The taped Kennedy's NOT enough. The thin leather sole really makes a difference.

3- Use of sign language. Since talking to respond to my constant questioning and proding during training sessions was causing Rono to talk, we taught him American Sign Language. This way, with minimal energy exerted, Rono can keep me up to date on things like his need to go pee-pee/poo-poo, mile splits, if he needs his binky and heart rate.

4- Elastic leash connected to car. The early morning training runs are tough for me. So with cruise control and a 10 foot elastic leash for Rono to attach to his waist, morning mileage has never been easier.

5- Velcro diapers. Early in Rono's racing carreer, it was difficult to change his diapers during marathons. Since we've bought military surplus quantity velcro diapers, we've been able to save time on the run.

6- The display model of the ab-lounge. To strengthen Rono's core muscles, we made a deal with the manager at Target and bought the shelf-size ab-lounge. It is the perfect size for Rono to use. Especially since I am sure the high intensity and mileage work he's been doing will stunt his growth. Ballpark estimate of 4'10" by age 15 will mean time for full-size exercise equipment. The purchase will be no problem since my projected rate of improvement for Rono has him in the mid 13's by age 13. Shoe companies will surely offer him $ by puberty.

7- Motivation posters. We printed the photo of the boy who at age 3 is capable of 3 hour runs. With a simple motivational quote under photo, Rono knows his competition. Quote under photo reads "This little orphan is training hard, are you?"

7 simple rules. Don't want to complicate little Rono's mind with complexities. After all, I have to keep him close to normal. He gets 15 minutes of free time between carbo-loading meals and protassium/protein replacement drinks. When school starts, home-schooling is the only option.

Rono's PB's

400-1:43

800-3:52

1600-8:01

5000-25:01 (chasing the record)

All this on the low-mileage training (75-80 miles per week)

The local Rotary Club is voting me Dad of the Year!

Great Thread

What would Rexing do with his children?

My wive Loretta and I just boght a computer wen we were told about the web. Are son is 8 and runing lots with me and my daddy coacing him. My daddy is 36 smart about runing and yell at my boy to keep goin an not be a looser. Were sometime there 4 hours. Daddy make me git him beers while coacing.

Cabe run good to. He goin be the pride of Calhoun and McIean county. Maybe our boy and your girl will meet in a race sometime. Good lucks to you.

You\'re making this up. NO WAY DUDE!!!!! If you are kekeping spilits on your 3 y.o then you really need to get a life.

_______, MD

Orthopedist in Oregon

What youve got to remember is,the last lap is in fact 409 metres.Thats why it took her longer.

Is there a Hall of Fame for threads like this? This one should be in it!

Despite the wags that love to jazz you--the 3-year old record for boys is 9:52.3 for the mile, done in Alhambra CA in 1971 by Kevin Strain from "Strength & Speed". The girls record should be pretty close to that.Incidentally no one had to force these age-group record holders to run. Some of you obviously haven't had 3-year old children. Try to get one to do anything where you have to force him--ha. Nope, what happens to most of these kids is that their parents are out jogging and the kids want to go along with them, get a little encouragment and the next thing you know they're loving it. None of them have died of a heart attack yet. The trick is you always quit jogging before they get too tired. You know they've arrived when they can outlast you.

letsrunners84 that is absolute bull s**t it is impossible for a three year old to run that fast .

I can't believe people would make their 3 YEAR OLD kid run 30 miles a week, they'll either learn to hate it quit, or burn out and suck, let your kids make their own F****** descisions. You can encourage but not force!

Could this be a disgruntled runner who is angry at his parents for not making him run 30 miles a week when he was 3 because he is really slow now?

Or did they make you run 30 miles a week at the age of 3 and you still suck?

Your kid sucks, I ran 15:38 in the mile when I was still a fetus.

#100 for the Carnivore.