Bella is always on the move. Whether she is outside in the yard, or in the house, wherever she is going, she runs. On family walks, her parents sometimes must tell her to slow down because it can be hard to keep up. Naturally, when Bella and her family found out about Healthy Kids Running […]
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Avery has always been an adventurer. Every chance she gets, she is outside, traveling with her family to a new place, trying out a new activity or sport. This has brought her to a variety of places, from the beaches of the Cayman Islands, to the ski slopes of Vermont. But, in 2017, all this […]
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A lot of Healthy Kids Running Series is about service. As a non-profit, each year money earned is cycled back through the program in a constant effort to enhance the experience that we can provide for our kids and families. Because of this, our program has a strong reliance on volunteers. They are the unsung […]
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When TJ started school at KIPP DC Elementary, the teaching staff began to immediately notice certain intangibles that permeate from his personality. TJ jumps at the chance to help any student, whether it’s in an instructional or friendly nature. He is bursting with energy, willing to participate in or volunteer for any and every activity. […]
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The video below, by Solar Flight Productions highlights the friendship between Kenneth, and La’Ron, two of the HKRS Belton Runners. Watch to find out about their incredible actions and kindness in the face of competition: The piece below was written by Jenny B. Hartsock on April 22, 2018: Military children are recognized throughout April by […]
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Ever since Jackson was a young boy, people have always told him how fast he is. He was running as soon as he learned how to walk, and running has provided a wonderful outlet for Jackson’s immense energy level. He has always played organized sports like flag football or soccer, but running has always been […]
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Healthy Kids Running Series is all about having fun with the entire family. This could not be more true for this week’s spotlight, Lucas, and his family. Check out Lucas (in the Orange) competing against all of his friends at the Miami Series last year: The entire family has been long time participants in the […]
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This week, our spotlight is shining on Trevor, a 1/2 Miler who first began competing in the Mullica Hill Series at the 50 Yard Dash distance. Trevor’s Mother, Dana, describes him as somewhat of an ‘Energizer Bunny,’ always on the go. If it were possible for Trevor to be outside for every waking moment, he […]
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Maybe the most beautiful part of the Healthy Kids Running Series is that there is a place for everyone at our races. No matter your size, your speed, your athletic ability, or your competitive spirit, everyone fits right in. It is not a popularity contest; it is not ‘win at all costs.’ Healthy Kids is […]
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A couple of weeks ago, we did a story highlighting Jack from our Newton, New Jersey Series. We had an amazing response from our community, with people from all over ‘routing’ for Jack, an incredible young boy who lives with Cystic Fibrosis. The sharing of his story helped us to learn about another of our […]
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