1 miler training plan Is your child feeling apprehensive about the mile race? Running an entire 5280 feet might seem like an insurmountable task, but building up over a period of time will help them get over their fear, and it might even make them faster! Here’s a 4 week plan to help your kid […]
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Original Article From The New Zealand Herald. Click here to read original article. “Morolake Akinosun is going to Rio, as she predicted five years ago.” Her tweet from July 30th, quoted her tweet from 2011 predicting that she would be in the 2016 Olympics. Image from pattydearie.com Akinosun is 22-years old and runs in the field […]
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Feature Image (left to right) Colette, Kevin Crispin, Katie Sullivan, Scott Ely. Jeff Long, Bruce Earle, Tamara Conan-Virtue, Brooke Magni. Do you ever wonder who works at the Healthy Kids Running Series National Headquarters? Healthy Kids Running Series (HKRS) is a nonprofit created by Jeff Long, Founder and President of Pattison Sports Group, located in […]
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Today we are excited to recognize Locust Grove, Virginia’s community coordinator, Daniel Cianci! This is Dan’s first year running a Healthy Kids Running Series. He has gone above and beyond to make sure the series was a success while raising money for the Locust Grove Elementary School’s, Parent and Teachers Association (PTA). “Who are you?” What is your […]
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What is a Nonprofit? By: Colette P, Healthy Kids Running Series Intern. When one hears the word nonprofit, often they think of a charity with volunteers whose mission is to give back to the community in some way. However, not everyone thinks of the word “charity” when they hear the word nonprofit. There are many […]
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Photo from kidscrave.com Sushi is a Japanese dish consisting of small balls or rolls of vinegar-flavored cold cooked rice served with a garnish of raw fish, vegetables, or egg. That can sound scary to some children, so we found some unique recipes that showcase sushi in a unique way– that the kids will love! Sushi is […]
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This article is brought to you by runnersworld.com written by Alison Wade read the full article here “Four times, Scott Westcott tried to make Australia’s Olympic track & field team. Four times, he failed to hit the standards he needed. In 2013, he had his regrets, but he decided to retire, feeling it was better to turn […]
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Click Here to read the original article from runnersworld.com written by: Manon Blackman! Thanks Runnersworld! The Moving Food Truck in Portugal is accepting a new form of payment. No credit card or cash here…. physical exercise only. “Customers who wanted a cheeseburger needed to walk 5.4 kilometers or run 4.2 kilometers. If they wanted ketchup, too, […]
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New Jersey resident, Sydney McLaughlin became youngest athlete to make the U.S. Olympic track team in decades on Sunday when she finished third in the 400-meter hurdles at the Olympic trials in Eugene, Oregon, The Associated Press reported. At 16-years-old Sydney is defying all odds by finishing third (54.15) in the 400-meter-hurdles and breaking a decade-old […]
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This article is brought to you by Mom Junction. Read the original article : Here Image from Shuttershock “Did you know, a plastic bottle you throw in the trash today will sit in a landfill or float in the ocean for thousands of years? ” Recycling is the number one way to stop this. ” […]
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