May 2, 2012 Ditch the workout and join the party, while helping out an award winning music program. The Chasse Ballroom and Latin Dance Studio invites you to their annual "Zumbathon" to benefit the Linden Band Program. Join them on Saturday, May 12th from 10 am to noon at the Linden High School Gym.
May 2, 2012 Lace up your running shoes for the 4th annual "A Parcel for the Park" 5k run/walk, 10k run and 1/2 mile trot on Saturday May 12th at Davison's Abernathy Park. The 5k and 10k will start at 9:00 am, the 1/2 mile children's trot at 10. Proceeds go to help purchase the adjacent 40 acre parcel to add to the park.
May 2, 2012 Yesterday, Rod and I talked with you about a mother letting her four year old daughter wear make-up in public. Today finds a New Jersey mom in some hot water for taking her five year old tanning. Details follow after the jump.
May 1, 2012 May is usually the month when the weather becomes conducive to outdoor activities in Michigan. That is also true in many other places, and that makes May a good month to get on your bicycle and ride! May is National Bike Month, and you are encouraged to park your car and ride for recreation, fitness and transportation.
April 30, 2012 You are invited to celebrate Cinco de Mayo by putting on your running/walking shoes and a festive sombrero for the inaugural Cinco de Mayo 5k/10k race at Swartz Creek Golf Course in Flint this Saturday morning (May 5th).
April 30, 2012 I've discovered a new, fun way to stay in shape - raquetball! If you are tired of running the treadmill while watching the TV, or walking the track,
then take the plunge. You might find raquetball the perfect fit for you!
April 27, 2012 The Friends of the Flint River Trail will begin their Sunday bike rides on May 6th starting at 2 pm at the Flint Farmer's Market. The rides will continue every Sunday afternoon until October. Destinations of the rides include trips to Bluebell Beach, Stepping Stone Falls and several other local points of interest.
April 27, 2012 Ever since the "Warrior Dash" hit town last summer, I've been thinking about expanding my workouts to include something fun like that. Now, this year brings "Mud Factor", a 5k race through obstacles and mud that sounds like fun! It's being sponsored by Townsquare Media and scheduled for June 30th. I'm seriously considering doing it. How about you? Are you up to the challenge?
April 26, 2012 The third annual Paul A. Webster Memorial 5k Run/Walk will take place this Saturday morning at 9:13 am at Richfield Park. Why 9:13? Because 9:12 am would be ridiculously early (Mr. Webster had a wry sense of humor).
April 23, 2012 I'm a regular at Hurley Health & Fitness, and I know how tough it can be to motivate yourself into getting fit. Getting in the habit of working out and staying physically fit is a challenge. You push yourself to get that workout in. You push yourself, but believe it or not, it might just help to have a loved one nag you about sticking to your goal.
April 22, 2012 The First Annual Run Like a Wildebeest 5k/10k and "Little Wildebeest Run" will take place on Saturday, April 28th at Flushing High School, 5039 Deland Road, Flushing, Mi 48433. Races start at 8:00 am. The race honors the memory of Greg Flint, who was a big guy with a big heart and a love for running.
April 22, 2012 It seems that for many years we have tied the younger generation to the ills of drug and alcohol addiction.
Recently there were two new studies released that might make us re-think things. The research suggests that the older generation is not immune to the challenges of addiction.
