Happy Heart Month! February’s the month where we celebrate love (and eat all the chocolate!), but it’s also American Heart Month. Heart Disease is the leading cause of death for men and women in the U.S., making it imperative to keep our hearts healthy and happy! One of the most important factors in preventing heart […]
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Each HKRS Series presents a Healthy Kid Award to the child who embodies the mission of Healthy Kids Running Series. In Peters Township, the Healthy Kid Award was presented to Wil. The Community Coordinator, Carey, wanted to recognize the spirit and enthusiasm he brought to the Series. Wil completed his seventh Healthy Kids Running Series […]
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Healthy Holidays The holidays are just around the corner! With this festive season comes a lot of traditions, sweets, and treats. How can we enjoy these special once a year goodies and still feel healthy with our choices? Get creative, savor the flavors, and keep portions reasonable! What are your holiday breakfast traditions? If they’re […]
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Danielle Bacon, community coordinator for Havertown, PA, completed her fourth half marathon. Danielle ran in the Philadelphia half on Saturday, November 23rd. However, Danielle was not always a runner. She started running around age 41. One of her close friends got her involved in the Organ Donor walk. It was a three mile walk and […]
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It’s officially November, which means were gearing up for the big feast- THANKSGIVING! All of the seasonal foods and delicious treats may seem overwhelming, but you can still stay healthy this holiday season with a few simple tips! Eat breakfast Start your day off with a balanced breakfast. Eating before the big feast will help […]
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From Katie Bailey: (Coordinator) Some kids wear their hearts on their sleeves. Healthy Kids in Rockville, Maryland was blessed to have many joyful kids racing in our Fall series. One of the brightest stars, however, was a boy with a can-do attitude by the name of Gavi Tinsley. As soon as Gavi arrived on the […]
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Jen Henderson is a real life Wonder Woman. She has a successful fifteen year civil engineer career, serves on the board of the Brazos River Authority, sits as chairwoman on the Student Health Advisory Council for Round Rock ISD and the Local Legends Selection Committee, coaches her 9 year old son’s baseball team and runs […]
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It seems like years ago, but I remember when I had my two sons, Jackson and Brent, before my youngest, Nick, was even born. Life was busy. I was continuously on the go and I loved it, but I craved a moment of solitude. My routine included coming home after work, turning on Baby […]
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by Kaitlin Sherman | OnPoint Nutrition OnPoint Nutrition is a team of Philadelphia-based Registered Dietitians and Nutritionists that coaches you to healthy living using their evidence-based, anti-diet program. Ever wondered how to grab lunch or dinner at a quick service restaurant AND make sure that it’s healthy? Well, we’re here to help. Below, we teach you all […]
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Jeff Long started Healthy Kids Running Series 10 years ago in an effort to spread his love for running and getting outside to the youth of the West Chester, PA area. What he did not foresee is that it would turn into a movement that has spread across the country, affecting tens of thousands of […]
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