Day 40: Gymnastics Sampler
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Day 40: Gymnastics Sampler

Day 40 of the R2R Summer Movement Challenge closes out Week 6: Flexibility and Balance with the most acrobatic challenge of the summer. Gymnastics Sampler brings together everything this week built — flexibility, balance, body awareness, and core strength — into cartwheels, forward rolls, handstands, and a family routine. Full guide for every age right here.

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Day 39: The Balance Challenge
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Day 39: The Balance Challenge

Day 39 of the R2R Summer Movement Challenge continues Week 6: Flexibility and Balance with The Balance Challenge. Single-leg holds, eyes-closed drills, and dynamic movement that trains the proprioceptive system directly. Full guide for every age right here.

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Day 38: Stretching Circuit
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Day 38: Stretching Circuit

Day 38 of the R2R Summer Movement Challenge continues Week 6: Flexibility and Balance with the Stretching Circuit. A complete guided stretch session targeting the hip flexors, hamstrings, calves, and lower back that every young runner needs most. Full guide for every age right here.

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Day 37: Balance Beam Challenge
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Day 37: Balance Beam Challenge

Day 37 of the R2R Summer Movement Challenge continues Week 6: Flexibility and Balance with the Balance Beam Challenge. No actual beam required — just chalk, tape, or a line on the ground. The single-leg balance and body control trained today directly reduces injury risk and improves athletic performance at every age. Full guide for every age right here.

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Day 36: Family Yoga Flow
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Day 36: Family Yoga Flow

Week 6 of the R2R Summer Movement Challenge starts today and the theme shifts to Flexibility and Balance. Day 36 is Family Yoga Flow — the most mindful workout of the summer so far. Every pose builds the mobility, core stability, and body awareness that directly improves athletic performance. Full guide for every age right here.

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Day 33: Firecracker Sprints
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Day 33: Firecracker Sprints

Day 33 of the R2R Summer Movement Challenge is Fun Friday — the day before the 4th of July. Firecracker Sprints combines everything your family has trained this week — sprint mechanics, reaction speed, and agility — into one explosive holiday-eve celebration. Full guide for every age right here.

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Day 32: Tag Games
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Day 32: Tag Games

Day 32 of the R2R Summer Movement Challenge continues Week 5: Speed and Reaction with Tag Games. The oldest athletic training tool in existence, disguised as the game kids have been playing in backyards for centuries. Full guide for every age right here.

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Day 31: Chalk Ladder Drills
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Day 31: Chalk Ladder Drills

Day 31 of the R2R Summer Movement Challenge continues Week 5: Speed and Reaction with Chalk Ladder Drills. The agility footwork training used by elite athletes in every sport, recreated entirely on your driveway with sidewalk chalk. Full guide for every age right here.

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Day 30: Reaction Ball Game
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Day 30: Reaction Ball Game

Day 30 of the R2R Summer Movement Challenge continues Week 5: Speed and Reaction with the Reaction Ball Game. Quick hands, fast reflexes, and a simple drop-and-catch challenge that gets harder and funnier every round. Full guide for every age right here.

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Day 29: Sprint Drills
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Day 29: Sprint Drills

Week 5 of the R2R Summer Movement Challenge starts today and the theme shifts to Speed and Reaction. Day 29 is Sprint Drills — learning the actual mechanics that make sprinting fast, not just running hard. Full workout for every age right here.

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Days 27 & 28 Weekend Edition: Nature Trail Adventure + Active Recovery
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Days 27 & 28 Weekend Edition: Nature Trail Adventure + Active Recovery

 It's the Week 4 Weekend Edition of the R2R Summer Movement Challenge. Saturday is Nature Trail Adventure — a hike with built-in discovery and collection that closes out Summer Play week with the best outdoor setting of the summer so far. Sunday is Active Recovery Day. Full guide for every age right here.

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Day 26: Backyard Olympics
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Day 26: Backyard Olympics

Day 26 of the R2R Summer Movement Challenge is Fun Friday and the biggest competition of Week 4. Backyard Olympics combines five events the whole family has already practiced this summer into one official mini-meet, complete with scoring, a podium, and a champion. Full guide for every age right here.

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Day 25: Park Scavenger Hunt Run
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Day 25: Park Scavenger Hunt Run

Day 25 of the R2R Summer Movement Challenge brings back the favorite combo of movement and adventure with a brand new park-specific list. Pack a scavenger hunt, head to your local park, and run or walk between every find. Full guide for every age right here.

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Day 24: Splash Zone Sprints
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Day 24: Splash Zone Sprints

Day 24 of the R2R Summer Movement Challenge continues Week 4: Summer Play with the most refreshing workout of the summer so far. Splash Zone Sprints turns a backyard sprinkler into a full training session — sprinting through water, relay racing, and cooling off while building real fitness. Full guide for every age right here.

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Day 23: The Hula Hoop Challenge
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Day 23: The Hula Hoop Challenge

Day 23 of the R2R Summer Movement Challenge continues Week 4: Summer Play. The Hula Hoop Challenge proves that one of the simplest toys in your garage is also one of the most effective full-body training tools there is. Full guide for every age right here.

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Day 22: The Water Balloon Run
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Day 22: The Water Balloon Run

Week 4 of the R2R Summer Movement Challenge starts today and the theme shifts to Summer Play. Day 22 is the Water Balloon Run — carry it, race it, try not to drop it. This is exactly the kind of workout that doesn't feel like a workout at all. Full guide for every age right here.

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Days 20 & 21 Weekend Edition: The Strength Long Run + Active Recovery Day
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Days 20 & 21 Weekend Edition: The Strength Long Run + Active Recovery Day

It's the Week 3 Weekend Edition of the R2R Summer Movement Challenge. Saturday combines everything we built this week — squats, push-ups, core work, and long jump — with a long run for the ultimate strength and endurance day. Sunday is Active Recovery and Father's Day. Full guide for every age right here.

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Day 19: The Obstacle Course Challenge
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Day 19: The Obstacle Course Challenge

Day 19 of the R2R Summer Movement Challenge is Fun Friday — and today's challenge is the most creative workout of the week. The Obstacle Course Challenge: build a course from whatever you have around the house and race through it. No two courses will look the same. Full guide for every age plus an optional running add-on right here.

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