Frozen Cereal Yogurt Bites are a cool way to kick off the school year! Grab these few ingredients to make this easy breakfast treat: GIANT Reduced Fat Less Sugar Vanilla Greek Yogurt GIANT Cinnamon Oat Squares Cereal GIANT Honey Nut Oats & O’s Cereal Blueberries Bananas Spoon yogurt into a lined muffin tin. Top with your favorite cereal and fruits. Freeze overnight for a great on-the-go breakfast or snack! http://healthykidsrunningseries.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/GIANT-August.mp4   The post Frozen Cereal Yogurt Bites from GIANT appeared first on Healthy Kids Running Series ..read more

Two year old Hailey Schultz is a true heart warrior, having undergone multiple surgeries before she was even born, open heart surgery at 9 months old, and surviving a stroke at 10 months old that impacted the entire left side of her body. Hailey continues her recovery with her biggest cheerleader by her side – her older brother Logan!    Logan is a former premature infant whose twin brother suffered from the same anomalies as Hailey and unfortunately lost his battle at just three young days of life. Logan and Hailey share an unbreakable bond that is fueled by their angel brother, Lan ..read more

Victoria Emmitt – HKRS Fort Collins, CO How many seasons have you been a Community Coordinator? 2 seasons (Spring 2024, Fall 2023) Tell us about yourself! What inspired you to join HKRS? I love spending time with my family and friends. We enjoy being active and making memories together. I signed my daughter up for HKRS in Fort Collins Spring 2023 and we had a blast participating in the program and getting to know so many new families in our community. When the Fort Collins coordinator was looking for a replacement, my five year old daughter encouraged me to step up and fill the role. I’m real ..read more

At Healthy Kids Running Series our mission is to encourage an active healthy lifestyle in kids through a fun introduction to the sport of running. Our goal is always to get more kids running, and keep more kids running throughout their childhood. One trend we have seen over the last 15 years of Healthy Kids Running Series is that there is a drop off in participation once kids get to middle school. We know that as kids get older they have more activities and school demands and may have less time for HKRS. And we also have a hunch that a lack of representation may be a factor as well. It’s a sel ..read more

Megan Joseph – HKRS Lima, OH How many seasons have you been a Community Coordinator?  2 Seasons, going into my 3rd! Tell us about yourself! What inspired you to join HKRS? As a lifelong runner, I thought this program would be perfect for our community! I’ve ran cross country for years, in grade school, highschool and then college. After college, I was an assistant coach for the high school/junior high cross country team at my alma mater. This program is not like anything else offered in our community and as a coach and recreational runner, I understand the importance of exercise for not ..read more

Are you passionate about promoting an active lifestyle for kids? Do you believe in the power of community and the joy of running? If so, consider becoming a Community Coordinator for Healthy Kids Running Series (HKRS)! Let’s explore the rewarding aspects of this role and why you should apply: 1. Be Part of a National Movement As a Community Coordinator, you’ll join over 250+ passionate leaders across the country who are dedicated to helping kids “Get Up and Go.” HKRS operates in 35 states, reaching more than 50,000 youth runners annually. By becoming a Community Coordinator, you contribute to ..read more

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Runner Spotlight: Madison Christmann, Reading, PA   Madison Christmann is in Kindergarten and runs the 1/4 mile race in Reading, PA. She had an amazing journey this season, showing dedication, perseverance, and commitment!. Read her story, as told by her mother, Stephanie. Spoiler alert: “… she confirmed what we all knew: if you show up, never give up, and keep pushing through, you WILL succeed.” Congratulations, Madison! We are so proud of you!    Do you have a Healthy Kid we should spotlight? Email us at info@healthykidsrunningseries.org  Madison has always been fast. Sh ..read more

Eating the rainbow means incorporating lots of different colored fruits and vegetables as part of a balanced diet. Download this tracker and see how many colors you can eat! Why Should We Eat the Rainbow? 1. Super Nutrients: Each color in fruits and vegetables is like a superhero cape made of nutrients. These nutrients are called phytonutrients (fancy word alert!). They help plants fight off bad guys like bugs, sunburn, and other threats. When we eat these colorful foods, we absorb these phytonutrients, and they become our secret weapons against illness and fatigue. Vitamin C (found in orange ..read more

Ashley Johnson – HKRS Manchester, NH How many seasons have you been a Community Coordinator? I’m a brand-new Healthy Kids Running Series Coordinator for Manchester, NH. This Spring Series is my first series. I joined in late February and launched our first race series in mid-April.  Tell us about yourself! What inspired you to join HKRS? We are a running family. My husband, son, and I all enjoy running and races.  My 5-year-old son has enjoyed participating in races since he was 2 years old.  He previously participated in several seasons with HKRS Nashua.  When Nashua lost ..read more