So, it’s your first Healthy Kids Running Series? Awesome! We are glad to have you! In case you didn’t know, HKRS started in 2009 in West Chester, Pennsylvania as a community outreach program for Pattison Sports Group. The races were so popular, locations began to expand across the country and for this spring season we […]
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How many times a day can a child possibly utter the phrase “Mom, I’m hungry!”? My children can do it approximately 3,482 times before my head starts to explode a little. This is especially true on our ‘sports days’ (a.k.a. practice, HKRS race days, soccer games, basketball games, or pretty much any day in general). […]
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Are your kids excited for another season of Healthy Kids Running Series, but a little apprehensive about moving up in distance? Give them a great base to work from by getting started this winter. Here’s some advice for making it a family affair! Write a plan along with them. Running longer distances is not something […]
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Valentines day means hearts, cards, and of course chocolate! This year you can skip the big red heart box, and make your own healthy chocolate treats! Ingredients: sliced of frozen banana Nut butter of your choice 2 cups dark chocolate chips 1 teaspoon coconut oil To assemble: Freeze banana slices on a cookie sheet covered […]
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Everyone hates Mondays. Back to school, back to work, ugh. Especially cold, dark Mondays. One little way to make your Monday morning a little better is with a warm, healthy breakfast. A super easy breakfast that you can whip up in a few minutes is an omelet in a cup! This recipe can be made […]
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Every family I know tends to struggle with mealtime. Weather it’s finding time to actually sit down together, or menu planning, it can be a real issue. One of our new year’s resolutions has been to do a better job of meal planning and execution so we aren’t relying on pulling something from the freezer […]
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Say tofu to pretty much anyone and they will most likely have one of two reactions-‘I had it once and it was great’ OR ‘Gross’. When tofu is good, its really good. Tofu has a tendency to absorb whatever flavor you add to it, so finding the perfect balance is absolutely key. I make a […]
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When you think of February you might picture Valentines, the color red, and of course, hearts! But, it’s also time to think about your actual heart as well! Every year, 1 in 4 deaths is attributed to heart disease, so it’s easy to see why it’s so important to be aware of ways to make […]
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Stretching can be a pain, but skip it, and you’ll be in for even less of a treat. We all know that you should stretch after a good warm up session, but what about after? The post workout or run stretch is key for a few reason, so make sure that you take a few […]
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In order to run well, you of course have to run, but there are also series of exercises that can make you even faster. Plyometrics are a great way to develop the elastic tissue components to maximize efficiency and power. Explosive dynamic moves that incorporate jumping and bounding as well as quick changes in direction […]
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