October 31

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Quick dynamic stretches to gain stability

Strength is an integral part of running, but so is stability! Runners of all ages need to engage in stability exercises to increase flexibility and help to prevent injuries like joint sprains (like twisted ankles!).  The best time to do these exercises is after running because joints, ligaments, and muscles need to be warm and […] >> READ MORE
Article, Kids Health, Running

All Natural Hydration Drink

Go into any gas station or grocery store and all of the zillions of bottles of liquids in all colors of the rainbow can make if very difficult to figure what is the good stuff and what should be avoided. One tip when trying to decide on a ‘healthy’ drink to give your kids is […] >> READ MORE
Article, Healthy Families, Kids Health, Running

Side Stitches 101

Side stitches are a huge pain, literally and figuratively.  In the most general terms, stitches are just a cramping-like pain that typically occurs under the lower ribs.  Mostly, this will be localized pain on one side or the other, but depending on severity it can feel like the entire abdomen is a giant ball of […] >> READ MORE
Article, Running

Break the rules of running

There are very few times in life in which you want to tell your kids to explicitly break rules, but sometimes in sports this is just what you have to do.  Now, I am not remotely eluding to encouraging a kid to cheat or intentionally put themselves in harm’s way, but breaking the classic rules […] >> READ MORE
Releases, Running

Fun ways to get fast

It’s getting colder, a lot colder in some areas, and motivation to get outside may be lacking, but this is the perfect time of year to incorporate some different types of distance running into your child’s exercise routine.  Not only will these 3 types of runs help them for the Healthy Kids races, but speed […] >> READ MORE
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