Healthy Kids Running Series
Jeff Shontz is currently the Owner and Coach at Bear's Den Fitness and also serves as the Community Coordinator at Healthy Kids Running Series. Prior to this, Jeff has held various positions at IDLife Corporate, SEI, Susquehanna Bank, and U-Haul International, Inc. Jeff has a background in Nutritional Therapy and advising, with degrees from The Health Sciences Academy and the University of Pittsburgh.
Healthy Kids Running Series
Healthy Kids Running Series was created to provide kids with a positive, educational, and fun experience in the world of running. Healthy Kids Running Series ("HKRS"), is a running program that motivates kids to be healthy and active while providing a fun environment to improve their self-esteem. HKRS encourages kids to adopt a “Get Up and Go” attitude. About the Program: The Healthy Kids Running Series is a five week running program in the spring and fall for kids from Pre-K to 8th grade. Each Race Series takes place once a week and offers age appropriate running events including the 50 yard dash, the 75 yard dash, the 1/4 mile, the 1/2 mile and the one mile run. Kids compete each week of the Series for a chance to earn points and at the end of the Series the top boy and girl with the most points in their respective age division receive a trophy. It doesn’t matter how fast or slow you run because all participants receive a medal and gift bag for their achievements courtesy of our sponsors! Join us as we encourage kids to adopt a healthy and active lifestyle, help increase their self-esteem, and make new friends!