Three-time Olympic Middle Distance Runner Shannon Rowbury lives by the idea of "meditation through movement." Any child can do the same, and parents and coaches can guide them.

A naturally energetic person, Shannon uses her running to unplug, let her thoughts wander, and return refreshed and focused on her desk work for Nike, her non-profit, and Parity, a start-up she joined to find financial opportunities for female athletes.

Shannon further explains her approach to meditation through movement in this interview, which also covers:

0:00 Fit Kids Conversations with Olympian Shannon Rowbury
0:18 How dance helped her prepare for a track career
06:34 Representation & a child's fitness journey
11:04 The importance of coaches in a child's fitness development
20:28 Movement & Meditation