Sport
21 March, 2025
Kilcoy kids take on cross country
JB Sporting Services have started a new program in Kilcoy, giving young kids the skills to excel in cross country.
Owner Jarrod Bailey said there were many benefits to introducing cross country to young children, including learning strategies with breathing and opening your aerobic system up.
“I think it’s really good for kids to be out and about in the morning and is really good for their mental health in school as well,” he said.
“The concentration of our program is obviously our running technique with our arms, our feet and just getting their kilometres in their legs.
“We will talk about up tempo running or placing yourself behind someone so they take the wind so it’s easier for you to run.”
He added that when the kids know their times, they become competitive with each other, pushing them to be even better.
The program includes a wide range of activities which will improve their athletic abilities.
“I’m a big advocate for jumping and landing, protecting your ankles and knees,” he said.
“I do a lot of warm ups as well including pivoting and works on their cords and getting them really strong.
“In our first week we started at 1.2km and then we start building the distances, the older ones go up to 2km.”
Currently, the Somerset program has eight to 12 kids participating weekly, with a small cost of $20 per session.
The program runs on Monday mornings from 6:30-7:15am in Kilcoy.
There is an opportunity for additional Wednesday sessions for kids who are more passionate about improving their cross country skills.
For more information on signing up for the program, call Jared on 0417 234 796.
