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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

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
Article, Partner-Stories

Why Sponsor a HKRS race?

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 […] >> READ MORE
Healthy Families

Ugly fruit and veg

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 […] >> READ MORE
Healthy Families, Running

Quick dynamic stretches to gain stability

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 […] >> READ MORE
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