One of the goals of the Healthy Kids Running Series is to give back through community outreach. In the past year, our national office staff decided that one way we could support our international community of children was to adopt a child through the World Vision program. This particular international program aims to provide children […]
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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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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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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 […]
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We are thrilled to recognize Cleveland’s community coordinator, Jennifer Walker (Second Row, Top Right) and her team, who just completed their first series this spring and had 201 participants. Here is Cleveland’s volunteers posing with Ronald McDonald, who came out to help them celebrate at the final week of the series (front row left-right) […]
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