De-Stressing Dinner It’s almost back to school time, and if you are anything like my family that means back to school, soccer, piano lessons, HKRS, and so many more things. We know it is very important to eat family dinners, but sometimes they just seem so stressful! As a parent, it’s difficult to work all […]
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Kristen Neugebauer- Concord Township, PA Community Coordinator Kristen works for HKRS as a community coordinator in Concord Township, PA and her first season was last Spring. Neugebauer first heard about the series through a neighbor, and knew it was the right community organization for her to showcase her passion for health and exercise. Kristen […]
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When to Stretch When to stretch when being physically active has been an ongoing debate. Do you warm up? Stretch after? Stretch before? The questions can be endless. Research by Dr. Robert Herbert (University of Sydney, Australia) has shown that though stretching on a regular basis may not necessarily prevent muscle soreness after activities, it […]
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Our society has grown so dependent on cell phones, iPads, TV, computers, and video games it is increasingly difficult to cut the proverbial power cord. I find that there is a constant battle between my kids and I to regulate screen time. Sometimes you simply need something to entertain them for a few minutes […]
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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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