Abbey Gill became the newest member of the ever growing Healthy Kids Running Series team this past June. She joins us as the Midwest and South Region Program Manager, where she will be working with over 60 of our Programs and their Coordinators across 12 states. Abbey recently graduated from Rowan University in Glassboro, New […]
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If you have ever been a part of a Healthy Kids Running Series, then you have seen crowds of enthusiastic children outfitted in the organization’s t-shirts running many a Sunday in your local parks. But these shirts have also been helping make life a little easier for some special students in the Dominican Republic. It […]
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by Kay Carter | OnPoint Nutrition If you’re struggling to keep up with your healthy New Year’s resolutions, don’t stress—just because these goals are on pause right now doesn’t mean that you can’t focus on your health this spring. Here are five ways to get you and your family back on track to a healthier […]
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Healthy Kids Running Series is excited to announce some new additions to the National Office Staff. In May, Marina Morton joined the team as the new Special Events Coordinator & the Program Manager of the Northeast Region while Alexa DiGregorio started in June as the Program Manager of the Pennsylvania Region. Additionally, Taylor Mullin is […]
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BY COURTNEY LEWIS OPDAHL | MAY 12, 2019 [from Partner Experience Life Magazine] For my toddlers, ages 1½ and 4, sometimes the world seems like too much. Too much stimuli. Too many big emotions. The world just doesn’t make sense. Aggressiveness ensues in the form of hitting or throwing toys or stomping feet, and I suggest a timeout. […]
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Put some oomph into your stretching routine with these buddy-assisted moves. BY ANDREW HEFFERNAN | JUNE 2019 [From Partner Experience Life Magazine] For many of us, stretching is like flossing — tedious but necessary. When someone helps you stretch, however, it can change the equation altogether. “Humans are social animals,” says Los Angeles–based yoga and martial-arts instructor […]
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What an incredible day! On May 19th, we hosted runners from 55 of our Series from across the country as well as a number of first time participants! We had over 600 runners with 26 parents joining in on the fun with a mile race to finish of the day. It was an amazing way […]
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Grab a pal and head outside to tackle this built-for-two routine. BY ANDREW HEFFERNAN | JUNE 2019 [From Partner Experience Life Magazine] At the gym, solo workouts are the norm. Even at rush hour, you rarely witness much interaction beyond the occasional “Can I work in?” There’s nothing wrong with cranking the tunes and grinding out a […]
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The 123rd Running of the Boston Marathon transpired on April 15th to much fan fare. Last year’s race had some of the roughest conditions in the history of the storied race. The men’s race had one of the closest finishes in history, with the top two runners separated by only 2 seconds! Leading up to […]
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By Britney Kennedy | OnPoint Nutrition Smoothies are a great way to get your kids to drink a cool drink packed with so many nutrients! They can be enjoyed for breakfast or even as a snack, especially on a hot summer day. Smoothies are completely customizable, ensuring your picky eaters get exactly what they want. […]
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