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Snack Hacks

Snacks are one of life’s true joys, but there are easy ways to totally blow your family’s healthy eating habits by choosing the wrong kinds. Sometimes even things that may seem the healthiest, might have hidden fat, excess calories, and sugar. Here are a few rules to follow to make sure that you are still […] >> READ MORE

Get your kids up and running!

Are your kids excited for another season of Healthy Kids Running Series, but a little apprehensive about moving up in distance? Give them a great base to work from by getting started this winter. Here’s some advice for making it a family affair! Write a plan along with them. Running longer distances is not something […] >> READ MORE

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February is National Heart Month!

When you think of February you might picture Valentines, the color red, and of course, hearts! But, it’s also time to think about your actual heart as well! Every year, 1 in 4 deaths is attributed to heart disease, so it’s easy to see why it’s so important to be aware of ways to make […] >> READ MORE

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Resolutions Week 3

So, how are your resolutions sticking with 3 weeks into the new year? Still have them rolling along? Great! Need to get back on track a bit? No problem- the year is still young…here are a few tried and true strategies to get back to the plan you had a few weeks ago. Write it […] >> READ MORE

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The mind and body connection for kids!

We all know that after an exercise session you feel great (for the most part…) but what about kids? Hundreds of studies have shown that exercise can make kids happier in the long run, but can it make them smarter too? Science tends to suggest so… In study that was featured in the NY Times, […] >> READ MORE

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Running far for little ones

At HKRS we get asked how we decide how far kids should run based on their age, and there are a dozen different schools of thought about this specific subject. We age grade our races by recommendations from similar events, grade school athletics, and our own parental thoughts about the subject. While looking into the subject, […] >> READ MORE

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5 minute snacks!

Every waking minute of his day it seems like my seven year old seems to be hungry. As much as I try to keep his snacking to a manageable amount, it still seems like we still constantly battle over his nutritional choices. In order to keep my own sanity, we developed a list of 5 […] >> READ MORE

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Nutrition for young athletes

The nutritional needs of growing athletes can be a bit confusing for parents, especially when they seem to be eating basically everything in sight. Here’s a quick guide: 2-3 servings of lean meat, poultry, fish, dry beans, eggs (one serving is 3 ounces) 3-4 servings of milk, yogurt or cheese (one serving is 1 cup […] >> READ MORE

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HKRS featured runner: Elliott K.!

Elliott is one of our runners from HKRS Chandler. Ellen Tadman, Chandler’s Coordinator, recommended that we feature him as our Runner Spotlight because week in and week out, he has a great attitude and never gives up. During one race he fell, but still finished in second place while having a little dirt snack and bloody knee. […] >> READ MORE

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HKRS gives back!

One of the goals of the Healthy Kids Running Series is to give back through community outreach. In the past year, our national office staff decided that one way we could support our international community of children was to adopt a child through the World Vision program. This particular international program aims to provide children […] >> READ MORE

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Snack Hacks

Get your kids up and running!

February is National Heart Month!

Resolutions Week 3

The mind and body connection for kids!

Running far for little ones

5 minute snacks!

Nutrition for young athletes

HKRS featured runner: Elliott K.!

HKRS gives back!

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