Laura Aliberti – HKRS Old Bridge, NJ How many seasons have you been a Community Coordinator? Fall 2024 is my 7th season! Tell us about yourself! What inspired you to join HKRS? Mid 2020 we made the decision to move to Old Bridge, NJ. I joined the Parks and Recreation board committee looking for ways […]
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Race bibs are an important part of Healthy Kids Running Series! They allow Community Coordinators to record results, and the kids love feeling like an official runner! WHERE DO I GET RACE BIBS? Packet Pick Up: Some HKRS locations have a “Packet Pick Up” before race day 1 where you can pick up the race […]
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Combine taco night and pasta night with a mash-up of the two in this easy 5-ingredient recipe. Try topping this cheesy dish with your favorite taco toppings. Ingredients 1 (16 oz) pkg rotini 1 lb 93% lean ground beef 1 (1 oz) packet less-sodium taco seasoning 1 cup jarred salsa 1 ½ cups shredded pepper […]
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Sarah Fabritiis & Leslie Silverman – HKRS South Philly, PA How many seasons have you been a Community Coordinator? (Leslie) Fall ’24 will be our 5th season (Sarah) We’re going into our 3rd year! Tell us about yourself! What inspired you to join HKRS? (Leslie) I’m a mom of three and when my oldest was […]
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Frozen Cereal Yogurt Bites are a cool way to kick off the school year! Grab these few ingredients to make this easy breakfast treat: GIANT Reduced Fat Less Sugar Vanilla Greek Yogurt GIANT Cinnamon Oat Squares Cereal GIANT Honey Nut Oats & O’s Cereal Blueberries Bananas Spoon yogurt into a lined muffin tin. Top with […]
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Two year old Hailey Schultz is a true heart warrior, having undergone multiple surgeries before she was even born, open heart surgery at 9 months old, and surviving a stroke at 10 months old that impacted the entire left side of her body. Hailey continues her recovery with her biggest cheerleader by her side – […]
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At Healthy Kids Running Series our mission is to encourage an active healthy lifestyle in kids through a fun introduction to the sport of running. Our goal is always to get more kids running, and keep more kids running throughout their childhood. One trend we have seen over the last 15 years of Healthy […]
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Victoria Emmitt – HKRS Fort Collins, CO How many seasons have you been a Community Coordinator? 2 seasons (Spring 2024, Fall 2023) Tell us about yourself! What inspired you to join HKRS? I love spending time with my family and friends. We enjoy being active and making memories together. I signed my daughter up for […]
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As mini athletes, it’s super important to keep kids’ bodies hydrated. Whether they’re racing outside or having indoor adventures, water is a secret weapon! Why Hydration Matters: Cooling Down: When we play, our bodies heat up. Water helps us cool down by letting us sweat – like our own built-in air conditioner! Energy Boost: Think […]
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Eating the rainbow means incorporating lots of different colored fruits and vegetables as part of a balanced diet. Download this tracker and see how many colors you can eat! Why Should We Eat the Rainbow? 1. Super Nutrients: Each color in fruits and vegetables is like a superhero cape made of nutrients. These nutrients are […]
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