October 31

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

HKRS Blog

The Importance of Staying Hydrated: Tips to Keep Kids Refreshed

As mini athletes, it’s super important to keep kids’ bodies hydrated. Whether they’re racing outside or having indoor adventures, water is a secret weapon!  Why Hydration Matters: Cooling Down: When we play, our bodies heat up. Water helps us cool down by letting us sweat – like our own built-in air conditioner!  Energy Boost: Think […] >> READ MORE
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Community Coordinator Spotlight: Megan Joseph

Megan Joseph – HKRS Lima, OH How many seasons have you been a Community Coordinator?  2 Seasons, going into my 3rd! Tell us about yourself! What inspired you to join HKRS? As a lifelong runner, I thought this program would be perfect for our community! I’ve ran cross country for years, in grade school, highschool […] >> READ MORE
Nutrition

Eat The Rainbow

Eating the rainbow means incorporating lots of different colored fruits and vegetables as part of a balanced diet. Download this tracker and see how many colors you can eat!   Why Should We Eat the Rainbow?   1. Super Nutrients: Each color in fruits and vegetables is like a superhero cape made of nutrients. These nutrients are […] >> READ MORE
Healthy Kids Spotlight

Runner Spotlight: Madison Christmann, Reading, PA

Runner Spotlight: Madison Christmann, Reading, PA Madison Christmann is in Kindergarten and runs the 1/4 mile race in Reading, PA. She had an amazing journey this season, showing dedication, perseverance, and commitment!. Read her story, as told by her mother, Stephanie. Spoiler alert: “… she confirmed what we all knew: if you show up, never […] >> READ MORE
Nutrition

Fruit Ice Pops From Giant

These bright pops are packed with fruit like plum, nectarine, raspberries, blueberries, and blackberries. Ingredients: 1 kiwi 1 plum 1 nectarine (or peach) ¼ cup raspberries ¼ cup blueberries ¼ cup blackberries 1 ¼ cups apple juice Steps: 1. Peel and cut the kiwis into thin slices. Halve the plum and nectarine, remove the stone, […] >> READ MORE
Healthy Kids Spotlight

Community Coordinator Spotlight: Ashley Johnson

Ashley Johnson – HKRS Manchester, NH How many seasons have you been a Community Coordinator? I’m a brand-new Healthy Kids Running Series Coordinator for Manchester, NH. This Spring Series is my first series. I joined in late February and launched our first race series in mid-April.  Tell us about yourself! What inspired you to join […] >> READ MORE
Healthy Kids Spotlight

Donor Spotlight – American Water

Healthy Kids Running Series is proud to be awarded a $3,000 grant from the American Water Charitable Foundation. This grant will go to support our mission to engage communities and families and encourage kids to live an active healthy lifestyle through running! The American Water Charitable Foundation is committed to making a difference in the […] >> READ MORE
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