Aimee and Ryan Reed are launching their first series this spring in Cedar Park, Texas. They each bring deep running backgrounds to their program and are parents of two Healthy Kids who will be running in their program soon! “Who are you?” What is your background with your family, community involvement, and running? We are […]
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On Saturday, February 13, a few hundred runners ran through the streets of Los Angeles chasing their goal of qualifying for the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Only the top three men and top three women would earn spots on the U.S. Olympic Team, and two women used their friendship to ensure they […]
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Today’s blog post comes from Let’s Move! and lays out just how easy it is to create your own vegetable garden. Use the fruits and vegetables you grow to make healthy meals for yourself and your kids! A garden doesn’t have to be a huge commitment, but with the right tools, a little time and […]
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The University of Minnesota’s School of Public Health has a list of nearly 40 healthy, easy to make, and inexpensive (not to mention delicious) snack foods for young athletes. The snacks range from classics such as “Ants on a log” – peanut butter and raisins on celery – to the more creative Banana Pops – […]
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Welcome to the brand new Healthy Kids Running Series Blog! Healthy Kids Running Series started with the purpose of combating childhood obesity through an introduction to running to motivate kids to live a healthy and active lifestyle. In addition, a large part of our effort involves education. For five weeks every spring and fall, your […]
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“Who are you?” What is your background with your family, community involvement, and running? My name is Kristen Guymon. I am a mother of four kids, in fact, last series I had a child in each age group. I have a 5th grader, a 3rd grader, a 1st grader, and a preschooler. As a family, we love […]
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Today we’re going to explore how to coach healthy habits in your family or on a team. There are three main healthy habits that all children should be taught: Move more, drink right, and snack smart. These are three themes that we’ll talk about a lot on this blog, but with a slightly different focus […]
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Being active is only part of the equation for kids to stay healthy. It’s just as important to make sure that what they’re eating is the right fuel for their play time. Thanks to our friends at ChildObesity180, we have tips for “Healthy Fuel for Healthy Athletes.” Proper nutrition and hydration is broken down into […]
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This past December, The Independent (from the UK) published a great article that explains all the benefits of continuing your running routine during the winter – if you have the right equipment, that is. The article touches on some key factors in staying safe while running during the winter. As the author explains, it’s imperative that […]
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Ugh. The grey days of winter are back again, and just like every year, we are definitely feeling it in the North East. The lack of vitamin D can have a serious effect on moods, lethargy, bone and muscle health. Since it’s very tough to get the proper amount of this vitamin, it’s a good […]
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