The West Side Y Hosts Fit for All 5K to Prevent Childhood Obesity

On Saturday, October 1, 2011, the sound of thousands of sneakers pounding the pavement will be heard along the Upper West Side as hundreds of runners gather together to take aim at the epidemic that threatens to shorten the lifespan of today’s kids – childhood obesity....

Broad Street Run 2011

Broad Street Run 2011What's the best way to get back in running shape?"PHILADELPHIA, PA - If you are interested in the 32nd annual Blue Cross Broad Street run in Philadelphia, you need to hurry. Registration...

Jog, walk, or run 6 miles a day through your 70’s

If you are not putting on the miles, you are not doing what your body requires to optimize performance and longevity. My daughter shoved a health article in front of my nose when I was complaining about all of the...

Fans of October Baseball have no idea what they'll be missing

With less than twenty games remaining before Major League Baseball commerces the 09' edition of the MLB playoffs, the playoff picture is beginning to appear in full focus. The American League The Yanks...

Illinois Democrat Sen. Roland Burris will not run in 2010

When a Senators office issues an advisory stating “major announcement” It is Big.  In this case Illinois Senator Burris (D-Ill) will announce Friday afternoon that he will not Run for election in 2010 "...

Boston Marathon: Africans Merga and Kosgei Run To Victory

Today, on Patriots’ Day, April 20, 2009, the annual Boston Marathon took place in Boston, Massachusetts. Kenyan Salina Kosgei placed first in the women's race with the time of 2:32:16, while Ethiopian Deriba...

Film Announces Social Media Initiative to Reach Running Community

Film Captures Story About Couple Who Ran 25,000 Miles Around World in 5 Years LOS ANGELES, CA—"Beyond the Epic Run" is the inspiring true story of ultra runner, Serge, and his wife Nicole Roetheli, who sold all of their belongings to run more than 25,000 miles around the...

Wachovia faced a ‘silent' bank run

" Wachovia faced a ‘silent' bank run Fearing a loss of funding over the weekend, the FDIC forced the sale."" On Friday, with its stock plunging 27 percent, Wachovia experienced a “silent run” on...

Bear runs marijuana growers out of secret Utah camp

Barry, you're gonna love this one. Just be sure to read the commentary on the original article."PANGUITCH, Utah — One Utah community is cheering a special bear — but don't call him Smokey. Investigators say a...

Want to live a long life? Run

Get out there and enjoy the nice weather.  You might even add a few years to your life."WASHINGTON (Reuters) - People who want to live a long and healthy life might want to take up running. ...

Tourist gored on third day of Spanish bull run

An American tourist was gored in the abdomen on the third day of the running of the bulls in Pamplona, Spain."The 22-year-old man from California was stable after being admitted to hospital along with a Greek man,...

Prince Charles converts car to run on wine

Running a car on English wine? Well most English wine I've tasted has been little better than petrol although it's said that with climate change English vinyards could soon be competing with the French."Prince...

Coldplay completes free-show run in NYC

Coldplay performed its third and final free concert at New York's Madison Square Garden last night and it was anything but worthy of full-priced ticket."The 70-minute set featured mostly material from the new...

Police out to enforce order for torch relay in XinJiang

Greeted by countless protests on it's way to it's final destination, the torch has already overcome many hurdles. Today it begins it's last leg, taking the domestic route through XinJiang- a mainly muslim region...

Boys only run to raise funds for testicular cancer research

"300 men have already signed up to get fit with their footballing heroes this weekend and raise money and awareness for male cancer research.Keep Your Eye On The Ball 5k is a running event with a football twist which will take place on Sunday in Victoria Park, east...

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