“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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I am all about saving money and buying stuff online, but buying running shoes is something I take very seriously and for the most part purchase at an actual running store- especially when buying them for my kiddos. As a 20 plus year runner and coach, all too many times have I purchased a pair […]
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My toddler tends to exist on merely white bread, peanut butter, and bananas so I take every opportunity to trick him with a new recipe that is veggie-fied. I came across this awesome recipe for root veggie fries in the Thug Kitchen cookbook and they were a total success! You can use any type of […]
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YMCA Camp Tockwogh Renews as 2016 HKRS Sponsor YMCA Camp Tockwogh Supports HKRS in PA and DE to Foster Their Goal of Healthy Living Thornton, PA (December 17, 2015) – Healthy Kids Running Series (“HKRS”) is pleased to renew their partnership with YMCA Camp Tockwogh, a spectacular rural camp on 309 well-preserved aces spread over […]
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Leader in orthopaedics to help combat increasing rates of childhood obesity through running Thornton, PA (August 25, 2015) – Healthy Kids Running Series (“HKRS”) is pleased to announce a new partnership with Rothman Institute, the region’s leader in orthopaedics. Rothman Institute’s mission is to provide their communities with high-quality, compassionate, and affordable musculoskeletal care that […]
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YMCA Camp Tockwogh Announced as 2015 HKRS Sponsor YMCA Camp Tockwogh Supports HKRS to Foster Their Goal of Healthy Living in Youth Thornton, PA (January 13, 2015) – Healthy Kids Running Series (“HKRS”) is pleased to announce a new partnership with YMCA Camp Tockwogh, a spectacular rural camp on 309 well-preserved aces spread over a […]
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