Philadelphia Union midfielder Brian Carroll talked with us about how he lives a healthy life. In the video he talks about how much he runs during each game, what he eats before and after a game, and more! Be sure to watch the video to hear his advice to all of our runners!
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Kristen Skaugen leads the Healthy Kids Running Series in Enola, PA. After her child ran in a nearby Series, she started a local one in Spring 2015 and has clearly loved it! “Who are you?” What is your background with your family, community involvement, and running? My husband and I are both cross country and […]
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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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In 2015, Jaleel Gelin raced in the 4th and 5th grade age-group of our Miramar, FL series. His mile time of 5:59 on a tough Miramar course was fast enough to put him in the Healthy Kids Running Series Record Book. Still, Jaleel has his sights set on bigger records: national records. Last year, Jaleel […]
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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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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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On Saturday, February 13, a few hundred runners ran through the streets of Los Angeles chasing their goal of qualifying for the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Only the top three men and top three women would earn spots on the U.S. Olympic Team, and two women used their friendship to ensure they […]
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This past December, The Independent (from the UK) published a great article that explains all the benefits of continuing your running routine during the winter – if you have the right equipment, that is. The article touches on some key factors in staying safe while running during the winter. As the author explains, it’s imperative that […]
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