HKRS Blog

Community Coordinator Spotlight: Victoria Emmitt

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 […] >> READ MORE
Nutrition

Eat The Rainbow

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 […] >> READ MORE
Healthy Kids Spotlight

Runner Spotlight: Madison Christmann, Reading, PA

Runner Spotlight: Madison Christmann, Reading, PA Madison Christmann is in Kindergarten and runs the 1/4 mile race in Reading, PA. She had an amazing journey this season, showing dedication, perseverance, and commitment!. Read her story, as told by her mother, Stephanie. Spoiler alert: “… she confirmed what we all knew: if you show up, never […] >> READ MORE
Nutrition

Fruit Ice Pops From Giant

These bright pops are packed with fruit like plum, nectarine, raspberries, blueberries, and blackberries. Ingredients: 1 kiwi 1 plum 1 nectarine (or peach) ¼ cup raspberries ¼ cup blueberries ¼ cup blackberries 1 ¼ cups apple juice Steps: 1. Peel and cut the kiwis into thin slices. Halve the plum and nectarine, remove the stone, […] >> READ MORE
Healthy Kids Spotlight

Community Coordinator Spotlight: Ashley Johnson

Ashley Johnson – HKRS Manchester, NH How many seasons have you been a Community Coordinator? I’m a brand-new Healthy Kids Running Series Coordinator for Manchester, NH. This Spring Series is my first series. I joined in late February and launched our first race series in mid-April.  Tell us about yourself! What inspired you to join […] >> READ MORE
Healthy Kids Spotlight

Donor Spotlight – American Water

Healthy Kids Running Series is proud to be awarded a $3,000 grant from the American Water Charitable Foundation. This grant will go to support our mission to engage communities and families and encourage kids to live an active healthy lifestyle through running! The American Water Charitable Foundation is committed to making a difference in the […] >> READ MORE
Healthy Kids Spotlight

Runner Spotlight: Calvin, Caledonia, MI

Calvin was a member of the HKRS family in Caledonia, MI, and passed away unexpectedly a few months ago. We honored him this season with a special theme week, “Colors for Calvin!” HKRS runners donned their brightest colors to honor the memory of their fellow runners.  Calvin’s mom shared that Sunday evenings were the highlight […] >> READ MORE