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Welcome, Philathletes!
Being long-winded can be good or bad, depending on the circumstances and definition you’re applying. When you’re exercising, being long-winded or “able to maintain breathing power during exertion” is a very, very good thing. When the other definition, “wearisomely verbose,” is used, well, it’s not considered by many people to be a good thing.
Up until [...]
Passing of the Baton!
I am a writer by trade, but this is perhaps the most excited I’ve ever been to sit down in front of the keyboard. You might have noticed that Charity Mile has been light on new content these past few weeks. That’s because we’ve been in the midst of a transition, during which I have [...]
The Ultimate Guide to Planning a 5K Run or Walk Fundraiser
Over the past few years, I’ve come across multiple individuals with the desire to plan a run/walk event in their communities. They all have a one question in common when taking on such a task. Where in the world do I start? I know that feeling well because I experienced it the first time I [...]
Kentucky Trails Day July 11
Having previously written about adding hiking to your training routine and about the Rails to Trails organization, I was thrilled to find out the news about “Celebrate Kentucky Trails Day” coming up July 11, 2009.
This day is all about taking advantage of some of the wonderful trails throughout the state parks of Kentucky. If you [...]
Current Economy Influences Charity Fitness Events and Related Fundraising
With the current state of the economy it is no surprise that the ability to donate to charity organizations is changing for many people. Regular participants and donators are being forced to either limit participation in events or the amount they give to the causes they believe in.
Last month a Boston Globe article reported [...]
Get Creative With Decorations
I’m always hosting all kinds of crazy fundraising events at my house each year. Past themes have included Girl’s Club Tea Party, Italian Dinner Celebration and Halloween Costume Party. Right now I’m putting the finishing touches on the Team in Training cycle team’s Mad Scientist’s Party.
Party Supply Stores
The Mad Scientist’s Party is like a miniature [...]
Sports Grants Foundation
I just read a Tweet on Twitter about the Sportsgrants Foundation. I went to the Sportsgrants Twitter page and found a link to their website. Sportsgrants is managed by Scott Zagarino, a former member of the USA National Triathlon team.
Sportsgrants is an independent 501c3 charitable organization that creates, produces and fundraises through innovative sports and [...]
Cruising the Conejo
What
25th Annual Cruising the Conejo bike ride. Presented by the Conejo Valley Cyclists.
When
Saturday May 9th, 2009
Where
Thousand Oaks, California
Ride Options
There are six different ride options that cyclists can choose from at this event.
12 mile Whole Foods junior tour
21 mile scenic cruise
35 mile scenic cruise
62 mile challenging metric century
69 mile moderate metric century
103 mile full century
The full [...]
More Fitness Marathon Benefits CARE
More Magazine & Fitness Magazine have partnered together to present the 6th annual More Fitness Marathon and Half Marathon. The race takes place on April 26 at 8 AM and starts in Central Park in NYC. The More Fitness Marathon benefits CARE.
About CARE
According to their website: “CARE is a leading humanitarian organization fighting global poverty. [...]
Bike Florida 2009
March 29 through April 4 marks the 16th annual Bike Florida cycling tour. This year the tour, which is also known as the Capitol Tour, travels through Madison, Monticello, Wakulla Springs, Tallahassee, and back to Madison. Each year the Bike Florida tour travels through a different area of Florida. The half way point of this [...]
