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Kids Health

36 Healthy and Easy Snacks That Are Cheaper Than Fast Food!

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 – […] >> READ MORE

Welcome to the Healthy Kids Running Series Blog!

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 […] >> READ MORE
Healthy Families

Coaching Healthy Habits Training

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 […] >> READ MORE
Kids Health

Eat Right to Perform Your Best

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 […] >> READ MORE
Running

The Benefits of Jogging in the Winter

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 […] >> READ MORE
Healthy Families, Kids Health

Desperately seeking Vitamin D

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 […] >> READ MORE
Nutrition

Why buy local….

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 […] >> READ MORE
Article, Healthy Families, Kids Health

Healthy Root Veggie Fries!

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 […] >> READ MORE
News, Releases

YMCA Camp Tockwogh Renews 2016 Partnership

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 […] >> READ MORE
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