If you are familiar with news in the running world you might know that Eliud Kipchonge recently joined a small group of men in a project by Nike to break the 2 hour marathon record. Not only was that an insane goal, but the craziest part is that in most of the race photos, Kipchonge […]
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In a perfect world, our children’s plates would be a beautiful mix of fresh veggies, fruit, protein, and grains. Kids would opt for a shiny apple rather than a bag of fruit snacks. Sugar would be non-existent in their diets, and you would never have to give them a vitamin. BUT…let’s face the facts, in […]
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Runners are weirdos. Especially the long distance ones. They do things like eating gels, running excessively long distances for a banana, and strangest of all, put their legs up a wall any chance they get. Ever wondered why? Here’s you answers! P.S. This is also a great thing to do for little athletes to prevent […]
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So, now that HKRS Fall is completed (or just about there…) it may be time to purchase a new pair of running shoes for your kiddo, but it seems like school just started! How can this be?! Here are a few things to look for when considering whether to purchase new kicks or deciding to […]
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So Halloween is (finally) over, and hopefully you are coming out of your sugar coma. Despite limiting sugar in your diet, you still might have major cravings for up to a week! Here are a few tips to kick the sugar habit for good…or at least until the holidays! Commit to clean eating! Cleaning up […]
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Fall means a lot of things, shorter days, raking leaves, and the inevitable colds. This smoothie recipe form cooknourishbliss.com is a great way to get a few extra servings of vitamin A and C rich fruits and veggies to ward off illness. The ratios of ingredients in the recipe can be adjusted to taste as […]
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Halloween is one of the most fun holidays of the year! Who doesn’t love an excuse to throw down candy for dinner? One day of a sugar binge can be ok, but there is are some snacks that are better than others. Check out the chart below so you can make better choices! 1 treat […]
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Butternut squash is one of the most readily available (and therefore cheaper) veggies during the fall season, BUT what do you do with it?! Roasting squash is very delicious, but can be a bit daunting because of the amount of prep that goes into just getting it ready for the oven. Butternut squash is an […]
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Do you have a tendency to over do it on Halloween candy after trick or treat night? We all do….but there are some great clips to get out of the candy coma! Plan ahead and you will have less of a problem getting back on track! Hydrate! Start off the day by drinking a large […]
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Running shoes are a necessary purchase but it can be difficult to figure out which pair is right for you and your child. The types, colors, styles, and brands can definitely cause confusion and you certainly don’t want to waste money on something that’s not right! Here are a few tips from Runner’s World to […]
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