Community coalition that serves to encourage and equip individuals to improve their health. Through programs such as our A.C.T.I.V.E.
Who we are...
Healthy Futures Pulaski County is an action-oriented community coalition that serves to encourage the residents of Pulaski County to invest in their health by adopting healthy lifestyles, thereby creating a healthier community. Kids (Adolescents Committed To Improvement Via Exercise) , the HFPC hopes to teach elementary and middle school children the importance of adopting an exercise regimen at at a young age. This program is not only designed to get kids up and moving but to adopt healthy eating and study habits as well. The goal of the HFPC through the A.C.T.I.V.E Kids program is to promote all around wellness to the student. Emphasizing how discipline on the racecourse can lead to discipline in the classroom, the program serves to motivate and encourage children to develop discipline by showing how crucial it is to their success both now and in the future. As part of our A.C.T.I.V.E (Adults Committed To Improvement Via Exercise) adults program, the HFPC works to inspire people of every age (especially those over 50) to adopt an healthy lifestyle that includes regular physical fitness and healthy eating. We have many programs to educate and equip the citizens of our county to eat well and exercise including:
- Couch to 5k eight-week training programs
- Free monthly family 5k run/walks in partnership with Security Bank and the Frog Fitness Group
- Year-round aqua running classes
- Group training runs every Saturday
-Frog Hill Half Marathon/10k and the Leapfrog 5k
- Racing for Daylight Ultra
- Ultra Sweaty Santa - Christmas in July Run/Walk/Bike/Ruck
- Bad Dawg Ultra 50k/50mile/100k/100mile/12mile
- 15toFit, 45toFit and 60toVictory programs and education
- OneSolePurpose project
The coalition is always looking for like-minded individuals that share the vision of making our county as healthy as it can be by working and serving alongside one another to achieve that goal.
01/09/2026
OK friends! Itโs the first FFG - F.R.O.G. FITNESS GROUP group run/walk of the new year tomorrow! Waynesville park. 0800. Everyone welcome!! Leah Nelson will be leading out the group.
**want some trail miles? A few of us wil be checking out the loops at https://mostateparks.com/park/meramec-state-park beginning at 0800 as well for the upcoming Iron Heart presented by Split-Second Timing. ๐โโ๏ธ๐โโ๏ธโฐ
01/08/2026
Check out the new dietary guidelines!
01/07/2026
I am a runner striving, as the apostle Paul wrote in Colossians 3:17, to (joyfully) do everything, whether by words or actions, "in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him."
01/07/2026
We had a great turnout at the first HFPC Couch to 5k for 2026! If you missed tonight, itโs not too late to join in! Will meet again Thursday at 430. This is a great program to help you jumpstart your fitness goals. FREE and open to EVERYONE!
Message Melissa Sharp for more information.
01/04/2026
Mark your calendars for this free event starting on Tuesday!
It's getting to be that time of year again!!! Mark your calendars for the next Pulaski County Health Center Couch to 5k!!! As always this program is FREE and open to EVERYONE!! This 6-week program will start on January 06, 2026 so get ready to join us!!!
01/04/2026
Check it out!! If youโre looking for a great program to start your fitness journey, check out our 45toFit book thatโs now available for purchase and like our page!!!
And then get signed up for the Couch to 5k program starting on January 6!! These combined tools are a great way to reach your fitness goals in 2026!!!
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12/31/2025
I am a runner striving, as the apostle Paul wrote in Colossians 3:17, to (joyfully) do everything, whether by words or actions, "in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him."
12/26/2025
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12/24/2025
Merry Christmas and Happy Running!๐๐โโ๏ธ๐โโ๏ธ๐ถ๐ถ
I am a runner striving, as the apostle Paul wrote in Colossians 3:17, to (joyfully) do everything, whether by words or actions, "in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him."
12/20/2025
Todayโs Cousin Eddie Christmas 5k (aka FFG December Donut Run) run/walk sponsored by the fine folks at Security Bank of Pulaski County was fun for everyone!!! Thank you to Master Donuts of Saint Robert for hosting the event! Mark your calendars for the next FREE Donut Run on 1/17/26!!
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Healthy Futures Pulaski County is an action-oriented community coalition that serves to encourage the residents of Pulaski County to invest in their health by adopting healthy lifestyles, thereby creating a healthier community.
Through programs such as our A.C.T.I.V.E. Kids (Adolescents Committed To Improvement Via Exercise), the HFPC hopes to teach elementary and middle school children the importance of adopting an exercise regimen at a young age. This program is not only designed to get kids up and moving but to adopt healthy eating and study habits as well. The goal of the HFPC through the A.C.T.I.V.E. Kids program is to promote all-around wellness to the student. Emphasizing how discipline on the racecourse can lead to discipline in the classroom, the program serves to motivate and encourage children to develop discipline by showing how crucial it is to their success both now and in the future.
The many other programs the Healthy Futures Pulaski County provide to the community as opportunities to engage in and promote physical activity are:
A.C.T.I.V.E. Adults programs - Adults Committed To Improvement Via Exercise
Couch to 5k eight-week training sessions
Free Monthly 5ks (Donut Run sponsored by Walker Real Estate and the Frog Fitness Group - FFG)
HFPC Five Run 5k Race Series (Pulaski County Regional Fair 5k, Tri-County Fair 5k, Cow Days 5k, Railroad Days 5k, Frogfest 5k)
Free aquarunning classes May - August at the Crocker City Pool
Group training runs every Saturday morning at the Waynesville Park
Frog Hill Half Marathon/10k and the Leapfrog 5k froghillhalf.com
Racing for Daylight Ultra
Ultra Sweaty Santa - Christmas in July run
Frogtober Family Fitness Festival - October every year
Yoga - the first and third Saturday of the month
15 to fit daily program and initiative to encourage people to complete 150 minutes of exercise each week (the CDC minimum for health) by breaking it down into easy 15-minute manageable segments.
Get up and get moving campaign
OneSolePurpose project
The HFPC is a coalition of like-minded individuals that share the vision of making Pulaski County as healthy as it can be by working and serving alongside one another to achieve the goal.