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What is a Nonprofit? From The Perspective of a HKRS Employee.

What is a Nonprofit? By: Colette P, Healthy Kids Running Series Intern. When one hears the word nonprofit, often they think of a charity with volunteers whose mission is to give back to the community in some way. However, not everyone thinks of the word “charity” when they hear the word nonprofit. There are many […] >> READ MORE

3 Breathing Techniques To Help You Avoid Side Cramps While Running

When in the groove of running the last thing one wants to experience is a side cramp. It is not only extremely uncomfortable, but it also inhibits one to finish their run to the fullest potential. A side cramp, also known as a side stitch, is a cramp or muscle spasm of the diaphragm, usually […] >> READ MORE

Running Stories & Tips

Why Experts Recommend Buying A Running Shoe Half A Size Bigger

Buying the perfect running shoe is the first step in having a good run. When purchasing the perfect shoe, fit is always the most important. If your shoe is too tight, you may have blisters, numbness and general discomfort; to avoid this, many experts recommend buying a running shoe half a size larger. According to […] >> READ MORE

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Advice From Coach Drew Wasmund, At YouthRunner

Advice From Coach Drew Wasmund, At YouthRunner Below, Drew Wasmund from YouthRunner gives advice and answers questions about running.If you have any questions or wish to read more advice from other Youth Runner experts, click the link below: http://www.youthrunner.com/ask-a-coach/ QUESTION I get really angry when people pass me in the middle of the race, how […] >> READ MORE

Kids Health

Simple Steps to Improve Your Eating Habits

When it comes to eating, we have strong habits. Some are good (“I always eat breakfast”), and some are not so good (“I always clean my plate”). Although many of our eating habits were established during childhood, it doesn’t mean it’s too late to change them. Making sudden, radical changes to eating habits such as […] >> READ MORE

Kids Health

Eat Healthy With These Great Tips From Let’sMove.gov!

Parents and caregivers play a key role in not only making healthy choices for children and teaching children to make healthy choices for themselves. But in today’s busy world, this isn’t always easy. So Let’s Move! offers parents and caregivers the tools, support and information they need to make healthier choices while instilling healthy eating […] >> READ MORE

Healthy Families

Parents Take Action! 5 Simple Steps to Healthy Families

Parents and caregivers can set a great example for the whole family by creating a healthy environment at home. Making fruits and vegetables part of every meal, limiting treats, walking and playing, even shopping together — any combination of steps can add up to make a real difference and help build healthy habits for life. […] >> READ MORE

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Part Two: Running Advice from Coaches at YouthRunner

Today we have Part Two of our series of Question and Answers with running coaches from YouthRunner. “What is a Fartlek?” has probably been a burning question in your mind for awhile now, and we’ve got the answer! I am running track for my high school. I have been training consistently since the end of […] >> READ MORE

Healthy Families

Five Minutes (Or Less) For Your Health

Take five for your health! Being healthy and safe takes commitment, but it doesn’t have to be time-consuming. Most things are so simple and take so little time, that you’ll wonder why you’ve been avoiding them. Taking just a few of the 1440 minutes in a day is worth having a safer and healthier life […] >> READ MORE

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7 Important Pieces of Running Advice From Real Coaches at YouthRunner!

There are a million places to find advice for what to do or not to do when it comes to running. Only one has the expertise and focus on kids that YouthRunner has. Their coaches were kind enough to take time to answer questions sent in by readers. Here’s our first part of this ongoing […] >> READ MORE

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What is a Nonprofit? From The Perspective of a HKRS Employee.

3 Breathing Techniques To Help You Avoid Side Cramps While Running

Why Experts Recommend Buying A Running Shoe Half A Size Bigger

Advice From Coach Drew Wasmund, At YouthRunner

Simple Steps to Improve Your Eating Habits

Eat Healthy With These Great Tips From Let’sMove.gov!

Parents Take Action! 5 Simple Steps to Healthy Families

Part Two: Running Advice from Coaches at YouthRunner

Five Minutes (Or Less) For Your Health

7 Important Pieces of Running Advice From Real Coaches at YouthRunner!

Why Experts Recommend Buying A Running Shoe Half A Size Bigger

3 Breathing Techniques To Help You Avoid Side Cramps While Running

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