ChooseMyPlate.gov has compiled a great list of fun and educational computer games for you and your children to play! None of the games should last longer than 60 minutes; if they do, be sure to remember to get 20 minutes of physical activity for every 60 minutes you spend on the computer, and at least […]
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Three-time New Zealand Olympian and two-time World Cross Country Championship medalist Rod Dixon joined the Another Mother Runner podcast awhile back to talk about his background and youth running. At the 1983 New York City marathon, Rod overcame a two and a half minute deficit with 10 kilometers to go and he ran down the race leader […]
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This is Bo Bottenfield, a 5 year old from Bedord, PA. He had his first HKRS experience in the fall of 2014 when our program first came to his family’s area. He only ran in a couple of the races that season but liked it enough that he talked of it often and asked when he could be […]
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It is no surprise that exercising uses up energy stored within the body. Our bodies use carbohydrates and fats to sustain athletic performance during sprinting, jumping and lifting as part of many sports we play. As a result, a key question we often hear from clients is, “What should I eat after a workout?” This […]
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As we know so well here at Healthy Kids Running Series, physical activity is an essential component of a healthy lifestyle. In combination with healthy eating, it can help prevent a range of chronic diseases, including heart disease, cancer, and stroke, which are the three leading causes of death. Physical activity helps control weight, builds […]
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Today we’re going to explore how to coach healthy habits in your family or on a team. There are three main healthy habits that all children should be taught: Move more, drink right, and snack smart. These are three themes that we’ll talk about a lot on this blog, but with a slightly different focus […]
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