October 31

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Register for the Monster Mayhem 5k and Monster Mile at The Bates Motel!

HKRS Blog
News, Running

Community Coordinators on the Run!!

Monday, April 17 was a very special day for 3 of our HKRS family members- Boston Marathon Day! Brooke Magni (Lancaster, PA), Manager at the National Office, Lindsay Vogt, Deephaven, MN Coordinator, and Luke Krebs, Wayne, PA Coordinator, all completed the 121st Boston Marathon.  This 26.2 mile race winds through the streets of Hopkinton through […] >> READ MORE

When to retire your shoes

As parents, we know how quickly our kid’s feet can grow! It seems like you buy them a pair of sneakers they’re already ready for a new size, but it’s also important for your kid to wear shoes that aren’t completely dead to help ward off injuries.  Don’t know what a worn out shoe looks […] >> READ MORE
News, Releases, Running

Sponsor Shout Out- New Balance

As you may have noticed by their logo appearing on all of our kids’ shirts, website, and advertising, New Balance is our title sponsor for all of our HKRS series.  For the past 3 years, the company has generously provided us with not only monetary support, but also supplied our race bags, and outfitted our […] >> READ MORE
Healthy Families, Releases, Running

What the heck is a virtual run?

For the first time, Healthy Kids Running Series will be the beneficiary of a Virtual 5k presented by US Road Running.  What does this mean you ask? Here’s the long and short of it all.  A virtual run is a ‘race’ that you can do anywhere and any way that you want during a set […] >> READ MORE
Healthy Families, Running

City Running

Not all of us are lucky enough to live to live in the suburbs with quiet streets and a gigantic back yard, however, there are places to exercise everywhere! City streets are perfect for running, walking, and biking, IF you know the rules. When crossing an intersection it is your job to be conscious of […] >> READ MORE
Healthy Families, Healthy Kids Stories, Running

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
Running

Power exercises

In order to run well, you of course have to run, but there are also series of exercises that can make you even faster.  Plyometrics are a great way to develop the elastic tissue components to maximize efficiency and power. Explosive dynamic moves that incorporate jumping and bounding as well as quick changes in direction […] >> READ MORE
Article, Kids Health, Running

Muscle Strain Rx

More likely than not, if your child is participating in any type of sport they will experience a muscle strain at some point.  Pulls, strains, and tears are just ranges in severity of the same thing and they range from a grade 1 to grade 3.  Grade 1 means the injury hurts but you can […] >> READ MORE
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