HKRS Blog

Community Coordinator Spotlight: Sara Nearman

Sara Nearman – HKRS Stafford, VA How many seasons have you been a Community Coordinator? I have completed two seasons as Community Coordinator. What’s a great mission moment you’ve experienced as a Coordinator? I had one girl who had aged up to the mile but didn’t realize it until the first race. She didn’t think […] >> READ MORE
Healthy Kids Spotlight

Runner Spotlight: Ryan Duffy

Mullica Hill / Mantua, NJ Ryan Duffy began running with Healthy Kids Running Series in Mullica Hill / Mantua, NJ in 2015 when he was only 6 years old. He loved getting out and running on the weekends with his sisters. Participating in Healthy Kids Running Series sparked a love of running that has grown […] >> READ MORE
Events

Turkey Trot

Give Thanks for HKRS!   Before sitting down for Thanksgiving Dinner, give back to HKRS by running a Turkey Trot! Proceeds from both of these events will go to support the HKRS mission – inspiring kids to believe in themselves and live an active healthy lifestyle!    Celebrating Thanksgiving in the Philadelphia area? Join us […] >> READ MORE
Healthy Kids Spotlight

Community Coordinator Spotlight: Christi Sube

Christie Sube – HKRS Glenview, IL How many seasons have you been a HKRS Community Coordinator? This Fall is my 4th season as Community Coordinator.   What’s a great mission moment you’ve experienced as a Coordinator?  My favorite mission moment so far was our entire Spring 2023 series when we reached many new families and […] >> READ MORE
Nutrition

Fun Fall Recipes from Giant

Hoodies and crunchy leaves are starting to appear which can only mean one thing…fall is finally near!  It may surprise you, but fruits and veggies are big contributors to the warm and cozy feel as the weather begins to change. If you think about it, we couldn’t have PSL season if it wasn’t for pumpkins. […] >> READ MORE
Healthy Kids Spotlight

Community Coordinator Spotlight: Kelly Jones

  This month, our HKRS Community Coordinator Spotlight features Kelly, Jones of Key West, Florida. In our first CC spotlight done by video, HKRS Executive Director, Dawn Epstein, sits down with Kelly Jones and discusses everything from her inspiration to her strategy for coordinating the Healthy Kids Running Series in Key West, FL. Watch now: […] >> READ MORE
News

Board of Directors Opening

Healthy Kids Running Series Board of Directors Opening   Healthy Kids Running Series, a 501 (c) 3 nonprofit organization that is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors, is currently accepting applications for open positions.    The purpose of the Board of Directors is to oversee the execution of the HKRS mission, manage organizational finances, […] >> READ MORE
Nutrition

Back-To-School Meal Plans from Giant

It’s back-to-school season! What’s the breakfast plan? What are you packing in the lunchbox?  What’s on the dinner table between extracurricular activities? Ah! It sounds more like back to busy season! Don’t fret, dietitians from GIANT/MARTINS are here with meal inspiration to get you and your family through busy days from morning to night!  Breakfast  […] >> READ MORE