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Run for Congo Women
If you are looking for a cause to run for this may be it. Whether you run, walk or bike on your own, or participate in an organized fundraising event, there are many ways you can support the project Run for Congo Women.
Women for Women International is an organization that works with women in conflict [...]
How Many Participants Can Your Venue Handle?
When planning your first event, the focus is usually on getting as many participants as possible. We never know just how many to expect especially if the event falls on a day when other races are taking place nearby. It’s easy to estimate from one year to the next, but when it is your premier [...]
State-to-State Half Marathon
Ever wanted to go for a run and then claim you ran in two states afterward? If you happen to be in the Oxford, OH area on Sunday, September 27, 2009 you can!
The State-to-State Half Marathon is ready for its seventh year of success. The course starts and ends in the Oxford’s Uptown Parks. As [...]
Elvis Run, Walk, Rock & Roll
Elvis fan? Have you been thinking about heading off to Graceland? On August 15th, 2009 you can see Graceland while you get some exercise and support a great cause at the Elvis Presley Run, Walk, Rock & Roll charity fitness event. This longtime event will be celebrating its 27th year!
You can join over 2000 participants [...]
When It’s Too Hot
This summer has been a hot one so far for many places across the U.S. When it comes to training and heat, it’s important to our health that we take note. Exercising in the heat isn’t about pushing through or overcoming an obstacle. It can be a dangerous situation which isn’t worth risking your life for.
Dehydration will be [...]
Racing on the Road
Summer is a time of travel for many people and as a fitness advocate maybe you enjoy taking your exercise on road. A number of people do this by traveling to a specific destination for an event or looking up an event in a place they may be visiting.
While I haven’t yet traveled to [...]
Runner’s Product Review: Zensah®Leg Sleeves
I don’t typically do many product reviews and that is mainly because when it comes to physical activity I’m fairly low maintenance. All I need is a good pair of shoes and some clothes with moisture-wicking qualities and I’m good to go.
However a few weeks ago, I decided to do a little more research [...]
National Running Day
Happy National Running Day!
That’s right, June 3rd marks the day that we come together as a nation in a commitment to be healthy and fit. This is the day that major organizations in the running industry join forces to promote running.
Why? Well, because running is healthy, easy and accessible. All you need is [...]
Pathways Center 5K Run/Walkathon to Benefit Chicago’s Children
Pathways Center, a non-profit organization providing physical, occupational, and speech/language assessment and therapy to those in need, has been serving children and families in the Chicago area since 1985. Pathways Center also strives to promote functional independence, emotional health, social well-being, and integration into the community through community education, professional in-services, mentoring, and continuing education [...]
Girls On The Run – Chicago Spring 5K
Here’s another fun summer athletic charity event in the Windy City. Girls On The Run is a cool organization that seeks to build girls’ self-esteem and well-being to help them make good choices in life. In this event, hundreds of young Chicagoland girls will run a 5K together with other participants to celebrate their “girl [...]
