Our Chief Pediatric Advisor, Dr. Emily Greenwald hosts the Active Play, Every Day podcast. This is our goal to helping every kid meet the 60 minutes of active play, every day.

Episode 5 of Active Play, Every Day opens with a sobering reality: childhood obesity rates have tripled since the 1960s.

Dr. Emily sits down with Sherry Wyche, Executive Director of GO FAR, to explore how something as simple as running can transform far more than physical health. It builds confidence, reshapes mindset, and creates meaningful community connections, giving kids a stronger foundation for life.

GO FAR is a nonprofit that teaches children healthy habits, goal setting, and how to train for a 5K. What started in one school in High Point, North Carolina, with just 16 kids has grown into a nationwide movement, helping thousands of children experience movement and active play in a completely new way.

And here’s the shift most families need to hear:Getting kids active doesn’t require elite sports, natural talent, or a complete lifestyle overhaul. A 1% improvement each day adds up, and over time, that’s how a child who couldn’t imagine finishing a 5K ends up crossing the finish line.

For full show notes visit Active Play, Every Day