October 31

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HKRS Blog
Nutrition

When to go organic

Of course you only want to give your family the best, however, there are a few ways to save some cash on your groceries when considering going organic.  Organic farming in general features cultural, biological, and mechanical practices that foster cycling of resources, promote ecological balance, and conserve biodiversity. Synthetic pesticides and chemical fertilizers are […] >> READ MORE

HKRS gives back!

One of the goals of the Healthy Kids Running Series is to give back through community outreach.  In the past year, our national office staff decided that one way we could support our international community of children was to adopt a child through the World Vision program. This particular international program aims to provide children […] >> READ MORE
Kids Health

Psych your kid up- not out!

As a parent, it can sometimes be really difficult to separate your expectations as an adult from the expectations that you should have for your kids.  Have you ever found yourself yelling at a referee at an elementary school soccer game? Yup.  We all have, it’s not just you.  Being mom and dad doesn’t mean […] >> READ MORE
Healthy Families, Kids Health

Chia Seeds

If you have been keeping an eye on healthy food trends in the last year or so, you may have noticed mention of chia seeds. But what the heck are they and why bother to add them into your diet? Chia seeds are small black seeds that are produced in South America and were one […] >> READ MORE
Healthy Families

Featured Community Coordinator: Brandy Cowell- Pinehurst, NC

  Brandy Cowell is the Community Coordinator for our record number breaking Pinehurst, NC series.  Brandy’s first experience with HKRS was in New York where her sons participated in a local series together.  The boys loved having an activity that they could participate in together.  As fate would have it, Brandy’s family moved to Pinehurst, […] >> READ MORE
Running Stories & Tips

Rules of Buying Running Shoes

Running can be one of the cheapest sports that your kids can participate in, but you will still need to be prepared to purchase proper running shoes for your kiddos.  They might be try to convince you that lights and glitter will make them run faster, but here are a few tips to help you […] >> READ MORE
Healthy Families, Kids Health

Pumpkin Seed Snack

Roasted pumpkin seeds are a great way to make your jack-o-lantern do double duty this Halloween.  Not only are they delicious and an easy fun snack that your kids can help make they are high in protein, iron, zinc, and magnesium, and rich in ALA, an omega-3 fatty acid. Here’s how to roast them: Wash seeds […] >> READ MORE
Healthy Kids Stories

Teal is the new Orange

Do you have a kiddo that has allergies and they feel like they miss out on Halloween treats? Or do you want to give your neighborhood kiddos something other than the mini candy basics this year? Become a teal pumpkin house! A teal pumpkin denotes a house that has alternative treats to candy  that are […] >> READ MORE
Article, Healthy Families, Kids Health, Running

Put an end to foot pain

Foot pain will affect everyone at one time or another, but outside of a chronic injury, there are some super-simple fixes to help out and to keep you on your feet. Wear supportive shoes when walking, running, etc. for an extended period of time- this seems like a no-brainer, but how many times have you […] >> READ MORE
Healthy Families

Don’t Leave Out Leftovers!

You actually had time to cook last night?! Good for you! And now you even have leftovers? Amazing! That calls for a guilt free leftover night in your family’s near future! Leftovers are a great way to re-purpose and avoid wasted food, but you need to properly store all the extras with a specific amount of […] >> READ MORE
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