October 31

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Healthy Families, Kids Health

Taming of the ‘fu

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 […] >> READ MORE

February is National Heart Month!

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 […] >> READ MORE
Running Stories & Tips

Don’t skip the stretch!

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 […] >> READ MORE
Running

Power exercises

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 […] >> READ MORE
Healthy Families, Kids Health

Cookie Granola

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, […] >> READ MORE
Article, Kids Health, Running

Muscle Strain Rx

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 […] >> READ MORE
Kids Health

HKRS 101

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 […] >> READ MORE
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