October 31

Heat times may vary

Register for the Monster Mayhem 5k and Monster Mile at The Bates Motel!

HKRS Blog
Healthy Families, Kids Health

Defining Exercise

What is exercise? Seems like a pretty easy questions right? Not so much.  In the past, we have always defined exercise as any kind of movement that requires movement and produces sweat.  Sound good? Well, these days we have found that the answer to the exercise question is a bit more complicated. These days, research […] >> READ MORE

Ankle health

Have you ever twisted your ankle, been able to shake it off during the moment, and then for days and days it keeps hurting? Ugh,  yes, we have all been there and done that.  Ankles are a complex joint  that is both a hinge (like your elbows and knees) but also able to rotate, which […] >> READ MORE
Healthy Families, Releases, Running

Skip the brain slump with running!

Colder weather, longer hours of darkness and the winter holidays can wreak havoc on your family’s exercise routing, but keeping up with physical activity has many more benefits than just weight control! A regular athletic program can definitely help keep you together over the stress of the holidays.  Here are a few ways that staying […] >> READ MORE
Healthy Families, Healthy Kids Stories

What is clean eating?

So called “clean eating” is a buzz phrase that has been making its way through social media circles and has recently become part of the vernacular, BUT there are some issues that create red flags for nutritionists. First, in a recent article written by nutritionist Sally Kuzemchak, MS, RD, it was noted that “One issue […] >> READ MORE
Healthy Families, Releases

Holiday Un-presents

Sigh…the holidays are officially upon us and while the hustle and bustle of making cookies and wrapping gifts can bring out the holiday spirit, finding the perfect gift for your little one can certainly bring on the stress.  We get it, every year we too say that we are going to spend less, buy less, […] >> READ MORE
Article, Healthy Families

The Great Leftover Reuse

In America, we toss out approximately 40% of our food due to spoilage.  This is an alarming fact! Think about how many times your family has just tossed leftovers that have been sitting in the fridge or scraped plates into the trashcan? Or the classic move at our house is making multiple meals out of […] >> READ MORE
Healthy Families, Kids Health

Healthy snack tips and tricks!

What do you look for in a snack? Vegetables? Fruit? Do you know what the signs are of a meal? Well, are some tips and tricks for finding the best snack for your buck! Buy in bulk.  Purchasing items like dried fruit and granola from the bulk food section of the grocery store is a […] >> READ MORE
Healthy Families, Kids Health, Running

Staying Healthy Over the Holidays!

November and December can be some of the toughest months to keep up with your family’s exercise routines, but HKRS is here to help! Wear comfortable shoes.  Wearing (or bringing along) a pair of sneakers to a family celebration is a great way to encourage exercise.  A 20 minute walk with the family dog or […] >> READ MORE
Healthy Families

Cut back on the Thanksgiving waste

Thanksgiving is here once again! Does it seem like every year your family makes way too much food and by the time you get to Sunday you are ready to swear off turkey forever? Well, you are not alone.  Find that your trash cans are overflowing on Friday morning? Yup.  We have been there too, […] >> READ MORE
Sign Me Up
for the Healthy Kids Newsletter and Blog
START A RACE!
Bring Healthy Kids Running Series to your town
We are currently accepting applications for new Series!
THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS

ENEWSLETTER

Stay Up To Date

Your subscription could not be saved. Please try again.
Your subscription has been successful.