CONTEST CLOSED Healthy Kids Running Series is teaming up with Stride Rite to give away 50 pairs of shoes! Post your Get Up And Go race day photos by May 31st for a chance to win! Click Here For More Details To be eligible to win you must: Post a public picture from race […]
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Written By: Phil Lockwood (Educator, Author, and Parent) The moments leading up to a running race can be stressful for anyone. Do you have your race number? Are your shoes tied? Are you ready to run? What if you don’t do well? These sorts of questions are normal and as adults, we have learned […]
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Strawberry season is upon us! These juicy gems are plentiful in Vitamin C which can support our immune system, wound healing, and skin health. Our bodies do not produce Vitamin C, so it’s essential that we pick it up from various foods in our diet. Ready to incorporate more strawberries into your day? Here are […]
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Ray Trevino – HKRS Pflugerville, TX What’s a great mission moment you’ve experienced as a CC? There have been many great moments and they are because of the kids. The first race weekend really stands out because of the planning, coordination, and meetings, that it took to get to that point. The parents and kids […]
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Jennifer Knapp, Community Coordinator of the Eden Prairie Minnesota program exemplifies all the qualities of a leader! She is a go-getter, kind, patient and supportive! She has been a Community Coordinator since Fall of 2021 and has grown Eden Prairie each season, touching the hearts of all of the families in her community. Most recently, […]
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Spring is in full swing! It’s time to dust off the winter vibes and freshen up our weekday meals with color, crunch, and flavor! One way to tackle this goal is to liven up your family’s salad bowl. Here are tips from The GIANT Company Dietitians to make it happen. Change up your base with […]
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March is National Frozen Food Month! Keeping frozen foods on hand can be an affordable and convenient way to incorporate nutrition and balance into both meals and snacks. Check out these ideas for quick ways to upgrade your dishes with frozen produce: Thaw and mash frozen avocado for avocado toast Sprinkle diced frozen mango into […]
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The Healthy Kids Running Series Board has named Dawn Epstein, MPA as the new Executive Director of the organization. Epstein’s background as an Executive Director, combined with a deep passion for youth and health-related nonprofits, will help to further advance the mission of HKRS encouraging kids to Get Up And Go! “We are thrilled to […]
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It’s the holiday season…is baking cookies on your mind? Don’t be shy, it’s on our minds too! Our dietitians love a merry dessert as much as everyone else and we’re here to help you bake up some goodies with better-for-you swaps. Check out these Oatmeal Chocolate Chunk Cookies. These delicious bites can be an upgrade […]
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Thanksgiving breakfast made easy? You butter believe it! Thanksgiving traditions make us think of turkey, family and lots of shopping! But they also mean messy kitchens and hours spent cooking. All this can make breakfast around the holidays seem like a real chore. Treat yourself and the kids to an easy, nourishing meal that you […]
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