Elizabeth Coccia & Lauren Keating – HKRS East Brunswick, NJ How many seasons have you been a Community Coordinator? Elizabeth: This is my 9th season as a coordinator but my kids have been running since Fall 2018 Lauren: For nine seasons, starting in 2020. However, my son started running with the program in 2019 and […]
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Loaded with fruit, these cute and colorful layered smoothies are guaranteed to put a smile on your face. Ingredients 1 oz chocolate, melted 1 cup fresh mango chunks 2 ripe bananas, peeled and divided ½ cup frozen raspberries ½ cup milk, divided ½ cup frozen blackberries 1 marshmallow 2 ice cream sugar cones ½ cup […]
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Get your little leprechauns excited for the season with a rainbow of fruits and veggies! Selecting a variety of colorful foods can help our bodies get the variety of nutrients it needs. Check out this inspiration to make it happen! Red Promotes heart health, reduces sun-related skin damage, and lowers the risk of some cancers […]
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Kelly Bracetty – HKRS Bethlehem, PA How many seasons have you been a Community Coordinator? This Spring will be my 7th season as a Community Coordinator! Tell us about yourself! What inspired you to join HKRS? Growing up I needed to rely on metal leg braces when learning to walk. As I grew up, my […]
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Race bibs are an important part of Healthy Kids Running Series! They allow Community Coordinators to record results, and the kids love feeling like an official runner! WHERE DO I GET RACE BIBS? Packet Pick Up: Some HKRS locations have a “Packet Pick Up” before race day 1 where you can pick up the race […]
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At Healthy Kids Running Series, we’re all about nurturing young runners! Whether they’re sprinting in an HKRS race, kicking soccer balls, grooving to music, or monkeying around on the bars, one thing remains non-negotiable: stretching and warming up. Why do these practices matter? Let’s break it down: Safety First: Proper warm-ups reduce the risk of […]
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As mini athletes, it’s super important to keep kids’ bodies hydrated. Whether they’re racing outside or having indoor adventures, water is a secret weapon! Why Hydration Matters: Cooling Down: When we play, our bodies heat up. Water helps us cool down by letting us sweat – like our own built-in air conditioner! Energy Boost: Think […]
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Tewksbury, MA In 2017, at just one-month-old, Maxim Ustinov faced major heart surgery. He was born with a congenital heart defect known as a “ventricular septal defect” meaning there was a hole in the wall between the two lower chambers of his heart. Thankfully the surgery was a success, and at age 6 Max decided […]
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Healthy Kids Running Series is thrilled to announce the addition of three new members to the board of directors. These individuals bring a wealth of experience and expertise to our organization, and we are excited to have them on board. Please join us in welcoming the following new members: Joe Coyle, President, Michaels Student […]
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Robert and Brooke Selb – HKRS Woodbury, MN How many seasons have you been a Community Coordinator? We started coordinating in Spring 2017, took Fall 2019 off to move and have been coordinating since. We have coordinated 13 seasons total. What’s a great mission moment you’ve experienced as a Coordinator? Several parents have reached out […]
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