HKRS Blog

Community Coordinator Spotlight: Alex Batten

Alex Batten – HKRS Rochester, IL How many seasons have you been a Community Coordinator? 9 seasons Tell us about yourself! What inspired you to join HKRS? I’m a husband and father of 3 kids (5-10 years old) who have all participated in HKRS. I’ve been a runner since middle and thought HKRS would be […] >> READ MORE
Nutrition

Hummus Christmas Trees From Giant

Pomegranate seeds make perfect little sparkly ornaments on these tempting trees spread with hummus and garnished with lots of fresh herbs. Ingredients 3 pitas Cooking spray ½ cup fresh cilantro ¼ cup fresh parsley 9 tbsp Nature’s Promise® Organic Traditional Hummus ¼ cup pomegranate seeds Steps Preheat oven to 450°F. Coat the pitas with the […] >> READ MORE
Nutrition

Mini Thanksgiving Pies From Giant

What’s better than one pie? Three types of mini individual pies! This recipe lets you enjoy all your favorite Thanksgiving dessert flavors at once. Ingredients Cooking spray 1 (15 oz) box refrigerated pie crust, thawed Pumpkin Pies: ½ cup pumpkin puree ¼ cup granulated sugar 1 large egg ½ tsp pumpkin pie spice, plus more […] >> READ MORE
Healthy Kids Spotlight

Community Coordinator Spotlight: Candace Baylor

Candace Baylor – HKRS Woodstock, GA How many seasons have you been a Community Coordinator?  I am currently in my 3rd season as a Community Coordinator.  Tell us about yourself! What inspired you to join HKRS? I was interested in signing my daughter up before the previous coordinator stepped down. After a few messages I […] >> READ MORE
Events, Healthy Kids Spotlight

Fall 2024 Marathon Award Winners

This fall Healthy Kids Running Series introduced the Marathon Award program to celebrate runners who have achieved the amazing accomplishment of running more than 26 miles with HKRS, and also encourage younger runners to continue with HKRS throughout middle school.  This fall, runners from around the country tallied up their past miles with HKRS and […] >> READ MORE
News, Uncategorized

Welcome New Board Members!

Healthy Kids Running Series is excited to announce three new members of the Board of Directors! These individuals bring a wealth of experience and expertise to our organization, and we are excited to have them on board. Please join us in welcoming the following new members: Neha Mehra, General Counsel, Americas and UK/Europe, Coforge Limited […] >> READ MORE
News

Run The Edge and HKRS

At Healthy Kids Running Series, our goal is to inspire communities and families to lead an active healthy lifestyle. We hear from a lot of families who love the HKRS program and are looking for additional ways to #GetUpAndGo in the off-season between races. There are plenty of ways to get active and enjoy movement, […] >> READ MORE
Nutrition

Halloween Grilled Cheese from GIANT

Boo! It’s spooky season and GIANT/MARTINS is here to help your family celebrate with a scary good recipe!  This Halloween Grilled Cheese Sandwich is a fun and festive spin on the classic that your little goblins will be sure to love.  Pair it with tomato soup for an easy way to get some veggies in […] >> READ MORE
Running Stories & Tips

Choosing the Right Running Shoes for Your Kids

By Jason M. Corby Community Coordinator, Reading, PA General Manager, Fleet Feet West Reading, PA   Choosing the correct running shoe is crucial for young runners. The right running shoes not only enhance performance but also helps prevent injuries ensuring your child enjoys a safe and fun running experience. Not to mention that if they […] >> READ MORE