By Jason M. Corby Community Coordinator, Reading, PA General Manager, Fleet Feet West Reading, PA Choosing the correct running shoe is crucial for young runners. The right running shoes not only enhance performance but also helps prevent injuries ensuring your child enjoys a safe and fun running experience. Not to mention that if they […]
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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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At Healthy Kids Running Series, we’re all about nurturing young runners! Whether they’re sprinting in an HKRS race, kicking soccer balls, grooving to music, or monkeying around on the bars, one thing remains non-negotiable: stretching and warming up. Why do these practices matter? Let’s break it down: Safety First: Proper warm-ups reduce the risk of […]
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The Alzheimer’s Association Delaware Valley Chapter’s Run to Remember has gone virtual! Team Run to Remember is still in the race to find the first survivor of Alzheimer’s, and can’t slow down. Alzheimer’s is relentless — it will stop at nothing, not even a global pandemic. There are 5.8 million people in the United States […]
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Put some oomph into your stretching routine with these buddy-assisted moves. BY ANDREW HEFFERNAN | JUNE 2019 [From Partner Experience Life Magazine] For many of us, stretching is like flossing — tedious but necessary. When someone helps you stretch, however, it can change the equation altogether. “Humans are social animals,” says Los Angeles–based yoga and martial-arts instructor […]
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Grab a pal and head outside to tackle this built-for-two routine. BY ANDREW HEFFERNAN | JUNE 2019 [From Partner Experience Life Magazine] At the gym, solo workouts are the norm. Even at rush hour, you rarely witness much interaction beyond the occasional “Can I work in?” There’s nothing wrong with cranking the tunes and grinding out a […]
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Finding the right pair of running shoes at the store can be a frustrating experience. It can be even more difficult to choose a pair for a growing child! Well, we are here to try and help you through the process. We have some consistent pointers for you to utilize every time you are looking […]
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Brooke has been running for over twenty years. She was lured to the sport under the pretenses of conditioning for the field hockey team as a middle schooler. But, she soon found out that running came easier to her than any other sport, and she went on to set school records on the track in […]
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The truth is, you cannot make anyone fall in love with anything…or anyone. Sure, extrinsic motivations in the form of medals, t-shirts and other goodies can help to spur excitement, but what is going to make your kids want more out of running, or physical activity, or the outdoors for the rest of their lives? […]
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Stretching can be a pain, but skip it, and you’ll be in for even less of a treat. We all know that you should stretch after a good warm up session, but what about after? The post workout or run stretch is key for a few reason, so make sure that you take a few […]
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