Who doesn’t love a good pizza? But let’s face it, take out is not exactly the cheapest or most healthy option. Pizza is usually loaded in grease and fat, and when you throw on a few toppings (which nobody can actually agree on anyway) you can have a total healthy diet bust. Check out this […]
>> READ MORE
HKRS Blog
Over the past few months, Healthy Kids Running Series has been working with Road Runners Club of America to secure a partnership and the big day is finally here! We are very happy to announce that we will be working with RRCA’s Kids Run the Nation program to provide the opportunity for our runners to […]
>> READ MORE
Wow! You made it through your first (or second) week of races! Awesome. Your kid is learning the course, they feel comfortable running in a group, and maybe their time is improving from Spring or the year before….so what do you do next to encourage your child through the rest of the Series? Here’s a […]
>> READ MORE
Check out our Social Media Manager and OnPoint nutritionist, Britney talk about easy options at the grocery store!
>> READ MORE
Is it your first HKRS race this weekend? Don’t worry! Your coordinator will help you through every step of the way, but here’s how you can prepare! Wear your sneakers and race-ready clothing. While we love seeing your kiddos in their cute after-church outfits, your child will be much better suited to wear their HKRS […]
>> READ MORE
Fall is just around the corner- or it’s here if your children have already started school…and that means it’s time to get back into your routine. One thing that may start dropping off as the days get shorter is the time that your kiddos spend outside. There are a few little tricks of the parenting […]
>> READ MORE
Summer is definitely in full swing, so help keep your kiddos cool with frozen fruit and Greek yogurt pops. They are super easy to make and even easier to eat! 2 cups diced peaches, pineapple, or strawberries 2 cups plain Greek yogurt (full fat for creamier texture and added protein) 1/3 cup honey or agave […]
>> READ MORE
Welcome to our intern, Brianna (Bri) Milker! Bri is spending her summer at the main Healthy Kids Running Series office. She works with the HKRS team to secure all of our fall races, update location pages, and help out with other various summer projects. Bri comes to HKRS from Temple University in Philadelphia, PA and will be […]
>> READ MORE
Wednesday, June 21 is not only the first day of summer, but it’s also National Yoga Day! Kids can benefit from some easy yoga poses just like adults. Everyday children encounter emotional, social, and physical challenges or conflicts, a dedicated and intentional yoga practice that includes breathing techniques, behavioral guidelines, and physical postures can be incredibly […]
>> READ MORE
Bart Yasso the “mayor of running” is Runner’s World Magazine’s Chief Running Officer. He’s one of a few people to have completed races on all seven continents-including the Mount Kilimanjaro marathon. He’s the winner of the 1987 U.S. National Biathlon Long Course Championship. Among marathon trainers, he’s known for his Yasso 800 track workout believed to be […]
>> READ MORE