Mango Go for 42 Challenge Is BackPosted May 10, 2013For schools in the southern portion of ASD-N, Mango Mania is back this month with -  Go for 42. For the next 5 weeks there will be posts on school websites giving information for students about being physically active and nourishing their bodies to enable them to stay active and encouraging participation in the Go for 42 challenge at school. Won’t you join us for the Mango Kids Fun Run on Sunday June 23rd, 2013 at the Lindon Recreation Center, Miramichi? In the Go for 42 Challenge students run or walk 2 km a day for 20 days. After completing the MangoKids Fun Run on Sunday June 23rd they will have complete 42 kilometers … equivalent to a MARATHON! The school with the greatest percentage participation earns the challenge trophy.     Did you know that being physically active for at least 60 minutes a day will:  Help you grow stronger, improve your health and fitness, and Help you do better in school. There are 3 types of physical activity:1. Endurance activities such as running, swimming, and jumping help strengthen the   heart and lungs.2. Flexibility activities such as gymnastics and dancing help improve your ability to bend, stretch, and reach.3. Strength building activities such as climbing or swinging across the playground ladder help build strong muscles and bones.      Some of the many ways kids can stay physically active are by walking to school, playing sports, riding their bicycle, and playing outside with friends.Adapted from: Canada’s Physical Activity Guide for Children, Health Canada Visit 2013 Go for 42 Launch for photos from the 2013 Mango Challenge Launch held May 10th.