There’s nothing quite like a warm Oatmeal Raisin cookie, but since I try not to have my children eating cookies at breakfast, I made the next best thing- Oatmeal cookie granola! This recipe has tons of variations- feel free to add in a half cup of your favorite nuts like raw almond slivers, or peanuts, […]
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More likely than not, if your child is participating in any type of sport they will experience a muscle strain at some point. Pulls, strains, and tears are just ranges in severity of the same thing and they range from a grade 1 to grade 3. Grade 1 means the injury hurts but you can […]
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So, how are your resolutions sticking with 3 weeks into the new year? Still have them rolling along? Great! Need to get back on track a bit? No problem- the year is still young…here are a few tried and true strategies to get back to the plan you had a few weeks ago. Write it […]
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Yes, that is a reference to everyone’s favorite Disney movie. Had to toss that one in there for a bit of comic relief from the cold and grey January days. The holidays are over and we are in a perpetual state of cold and snow so it is time to take a little break from […]
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It’s that time of year again…Healthy Kids Running Series registration!! Our spring Series registration will open today, Monday, January 16th at noon, and we will have additional new sites opening throughout the rest of January. Spring Series races will begin on the weekend of March 17th-19th and continue through late April, so keep an eye […]
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At one time or another a large percentage of middle and high school athletes experience a heart breaking and season ending stress fracture. Long distance runners in particular tend to experience stress fractures due to the constant pounding of the pavement. While it simply might just come with the territory, runners can make a few […]
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Healthy Kids Running Series is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. We heavily rely on both registration fees and business sponsors to supply our organization with the necessary income to allow us to provide new coordinators with all of the necessities to bring a race to their town, travel to new locations to map courses, and provide every […]
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Ever go to the grocery store and notice how the strawberries are pristine in January and the lettuce has a perfect green glow? It has a lot to do with visual marketing, which has created tons of food waste in America. Grocery stores in the US throw out thousands of pounds of fruits and veggies […]
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Strength is an integral part of running, but so is stability! Runners of all ages need to engage in stability exercises to increase flexibility and help to prevent injuries like joint sprains (like twisted ankles!). The best time to do these exercises is after running because joints, ligaments, and muscles need to be warm and […]
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It’s cold, dark, and snowy (or something like that if you are lucky enough to live in the south)- so how in the world are you going to get your family motivated to stay active this winter? Start with a goal. Use a big event like the Healthy Kids Running Series and create a count […]
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