KidStride Run Club is an enrichment program for all fitness levels. Traditional running games and drills are transformed into powerful life lessons. When you are with KidStride Run Club, you are getting a great workout AND building strength of character.
Every child is able to compete and reach the goals they once thought were beyond them. We have worked with hundreds of children of all fitness levels, and have learned fun and active tools to harness self confidence. We have found that the eight core empowerment principles we selected together create a unique and powerful curriculum. One which combines physical health with strength of character.
At KidStride Run Club, we do not believe in the participation trophy culture.
Children receive a KidStride item for participating, but they must EARN their end of season medal. Each season a new goal is set, and children feel part of a team as they work towards reaching that goal. We will give plenty of second chances, but we will not give a medal to avoid tears.
We teach children how to handle disappointment and use it as fuel to achieve what is really important to them. When they finally do earn that medal, it will be worth more than gold.
The 8 Core Empowerment Principles of Run Club
Power Words
How we talk about ourselves defines who we are.
Positive Thoughts
We are what we think.
Aggressive Goals
We dare to believe anything is possible.
Personal Resilience
Setbacks are welcome as an opportunity to grow.
Teamwork
We can do together what we cannot do alone.
Individual Integrity
We do the right thing even when no one is watching.
Community Vision
We exist in relation to others.
New Beginnings
A finish line is just the beginning of a new journey.
Meet Our Team
Kristen, Founder & Head Coach
Coach Kristen is a proud mamma of 2 amazingly strong willed kiddos, 2 puppies, and a wife to her extremely dedicated husband for the past 7 years. She grew up in Pennsylvania with 2 older sisters and her parents.
She is a strong believer of joyful movement having such a huge impact on mind, body, and soul. She loves what she does and enjoys meeting new parents and kids along the way.
Coach Kristen gets to utilize her passion for fitness and strong belief in positive self-talk to inspire young minds. She currently lives in Royal Palm Beach, FL and works with nearby community sponsors and parents to start Fun Run Clubs for our children.
Please contact Kristen if you would like to learn more about KidStride's wonderful empowerment program and the possibility of forming a group near you! In the meantime, you can register for current classes with use of the registration links at the top of this page.
Meagan, Jupiter Coach
Coach Meagan joined KidStride Run Club as the Head Coach in January, 2021. Meagan loves running with our Jupiter families!
Coach Meagan is a certified personal trainer and has been training clients from 7-79 years old since 2006. She ran track in high school and played soccer, and still loves to be active with jogging or beach play with her 3 year old son and husband.
Meagan has past experience as a running coach with the Jaguars Triathlon Youth Group in Jupiter, FL. She believes that integrating fitness into the lives of our youth is absolutely essential and it should be fun and empowering for all involved! She will always be smiling and encouraging to the kiddos, so that fitness is something they can look froward to.
