Nutrition & Exercise

Reaching Goals by Reframing New Year’s Resolutions in 2016

Reaching Goals by Reframing New Year’s Resolutions in 2016 Each year, millions of Americans turn the calendar to the New Year and make resolutions. But without breaking these goals down into smaller milestones, it can be easy to lose momentum. In fact, a 2014 YMCA survey found that less than a quarter of...

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2015 Valparaiso Half Marathon Benefits the United Way of Porter County Power of Youth Council

2015 Valparaiso Half Marathon Benefits the United Way of Porter County Power of Youth Council Hundreds of runners and volunteers came together at Ivy Tech's Valparaiso Campus on Sunday, October 25th to participate in the 6th annual Valparaiso Half-Marathon, which is organized by the United Way of Porter County. It was a perfect day for this...

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Duneland Family YMCA Gets Healthy with the Community at Walkin’ Wednesdays

Duneland Family YMCA Gets Healthy with the Community at Walkin’ Wednesdays As the leaves turn colors, the warm wind blows through the air, creating the perfect temperature the Walkin’ Wednesday group. The group meets at the Duneland Chamber of Commerce for a 5k walk every Wednesday at 4:15pm and they around Chesterton...

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Hundreds Enjoy a Scenic Race for a Great Cause at 2015 Hero Half Marathon & 10K

Hundreds Enjoy a Scenic Race for a Great Cause at 2015 Hero Half Marathon & 10K Sunday morning, hundreds of runners met at the beautiful Indiana Dunes State Park on the shoreline of Lake Michigan to compete in the 2015 Hero Half Marathon and 10K race. The impressive landscape provided drew the attention of runners from...

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Hundreds of Cyclists Show Support for Hospice of Calumet Area with 2015 Hospice Hustle

Hundreds of Cyclists Show Support for Hospice of Calumet Area with 2015 Hospice Hustle On Sunday morning, approximately 300 cyclists converged on the Lake County Fairgrounds to kick off the 11th Annual Hospice Hustle, hosted by Hospice of the Calumet Area. The event co-chairs, Dr. Gus Galante, and Bill Hasse, Hasse Construction,...

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Early Registration Deadline Approaches for 2015 Humane Society 5K Run/Walk

Early Registration Deadline Approaches for 2015 Humane Society 5K Run/Walk Get ready to lace up your sneakers and hit the pavement as Humane Society Calumet Area (HSCA) and Lan-Oak Park District host the fifth annual Spay the Stray 5K Run/Walk on Sept. 19 in Lansing, Ill. Participants who register before Sept. 14 receive a...

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Registration Open for the 11th Annual Hospice Hustle

Registration Open for the 11th Annual Hospice Hustle Hospice of the Calumet Area has opened online registrations for its 11th annual Hospice Hustle cycling event. Participants can choose to ride a 25, 62, or 100 mile course through rural southern Lake County Indiana. Pre-registration is $35 and $40 day...

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