It was a crisp March day, but the sun had finally managed to break through after weeks of cold and snow. There was not a cloud in the sky today. A young girl held the hand of her toddler brother; they were both entranced by Jessica’s voice over the megaphone, preparing the runners for their […]
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This week’s Healthy Kids Spotlight is Kinley from the Morehead City HKRS Series!! She took home first place honors in the half mile distance last fall. Check out as clip of her win in the final race: We are highlighting Kinley not only because she is a fantastic runner, but also for her stellar attitude […]
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Candy Yoder is our first Healthy Faces Friday Feature! We will be featuring members of our community from our locations all over the country. Each one of you has your own awesome story that exemplifies the Healthy Kids movement! Candy is our community coordinator for Johnstown, PA, where she enjoys helping our Healthy Kids find […]
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ABCDE Act Boldly to Change Diet and Exercise We all know that the alphabet is the building block for language, but did you also know that by incorporating the acronym ABCDE you can help to ensure that your child lives a little healthier? The American Psychological Association recognized that children of all ages were not […]
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Feature Image (left to right) Colette, Kevin Crispin, Katie Sullivan, Scott Ely. Jeff Long, Bruce Earle, Tamara Conan-Virtue, Brooke Magni. Do you ever wonder who works at the Healthy Kids Running Series National Headquarters? Healthy Kids Running Series (HKRS) is a nonprofit created by Jeff Long, Founder and President of Pattison Sports Group, located in […]
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Today we are excited to recognize Locust Grove, Virginia’s community coordinator, Daniel Cianci! This is Dan’s first year running a Healthy Kids Running Series. He has gone above and beyond to make sure the series was a success while raising money for the Locust Grove Elementary School’s, Parent and Teachers Association (PTA). “Who are you?” What is your […]
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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 […]
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Photo from kidscrave.com Sushi is a Japanese dish consisting of small balls or rolls of vinegar-flavored cold cooked rice served with a garnish of raw fish, vegetables, or egg. That can sound scary to some children, so we found some unique recipes that showcase sushi in a unique way– that the kids will love! Sushi is […]
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Today, we are excited to recognize one of the most hard working Community Coordinators, Ron DeLozier. DeLozier has been an outstanding leader in the Columbus, Ohio series. “Who are you?” What is your background with your family, community involvement, and running? I’m a husband to Camille, father to a 4 year old daughter, Crosley. I’m […]
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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 […]
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