October 31

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Stretching and Warming Up: Essential Steps for Active Kids

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 […] >> READ MORE
Running Stories & Tips

Partner Stretching from Experience Life Magazine

Put some oomph into your stretching routine with these buddy-assisted moves. BY ANDREW HEFFERNAN | JUNE 2019 [From Partner Experience Life Magazine] For many of us, stretching is like flossing — tedious but necessary. When someone helps you stretch, however, it can change the equation altogether. “Humans are social animals,” says Los Angeles–based yoga and martial-arts instructor […] >> READ MORE
Running Stories & Tips

Partner Workouts from Experience Life Magazine

Grab a pal and head outside to tackle this built-for-two routine. BY ANDREW HEFFERNAN | JUNE 2019 [From Partner Experience Life Magazine] At the gym, solo workouts are the norm. Even at rush hour, you rarely witness much interaction beyond the occasional “Can I work in?” There’s nothing wrong with cranking the tunes and grinding out a […] >> READ MORE
Running Stories & Tips

How Will Your Kids Fall in Love with Running?

The truth is, you cannot make anyone fall in love with anything…or anyone. Sure, extrinsic motivations in the form of medals, t-shirts and other goodies can help to spur excitement, but what is going to make your kids want more out of running, or physical activity, or the outdoors for the rest of their lives? […] >> READ MORE
Running Stories & Tips

Don’t skip the stretch!

Stretching can be a pain, but skip it, and you’ll be in for even less of a treat.  We all know that you should stretch after a good warm up session, but what about after? The post workout or run stretch is key for a few reason, so make sure that you take a few […] >> READ MORE
Running Stories & Tips

Rules of Buying Running Shoes

Running can be one of the cheapest sports that your kids can participate in, but you will still need to be prepared to purchase proper running shoes for your kiddos.  They might be try to convince you that lights and glitter will make them run faster, but here are a few tips to help you […] >> READ MORE
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