Nutrition & Exercise

Explore the beautiful shoreline of Lake Michigan in the 5th Annual City by the Lake Triathlon! All proceeds from this event will go to benefit the programs and services of the United Way of La Porte County. Registration ends on August 5, 2014. Kid's...

The 2nd Annual Public Enemy 5k was held at the Lake County Fairgrounds this morning, and Hometown Happenings was pleased with an increase in participation over last year. In 1934, “Public Enemy #1? John Dillinger escaped from the Crown Point Jail...

The eighth annual Firecracker 5K lived up to its name on Saturday as the runners were on fire. A family favorite for many, the Chesterton course is flat with no elevation or hills, so runners tend to have faster times and novice runners can go...

In celebration of the longest day of the year, we will be offering $1 off for every hour the sun is up. That means a $15 savings from sunrise to sunset on June 21! Use code SOLSTICE from 6:15 AM EST to 9:15 PM EST on Saturday, June 21 for $15 off any...

Porter Regional Hospital held their third annual Healthy Hustle 5K Run and Walk on a bright and beautiful Saturday morning. The event was held at Valparaiso’s Sunset Hill Farm and around 200 participants came to run, walk, and compete for...

The morning of May 24 meant a lot to many. It was the 7th Annual Kent's Run. The race was created to preserve the memory of Kent Ribordy, a student at Boone Grove High School who ran track and cross country and was loved by all that knew him. Ribordy...

Leon Wolek, founder of Leon’s Triathlon, has always been passionate about the United States military and veterans. Through his triathlon, every effort is made to honor the individuals who have selflessly sacrificed for our nation. “I have so much...

Approximately 200 runners answered the Beast Boot Camp 5k challenge this morning at the Lake County Fairgrounds. This is not your normal 5k, but rather a physical and mental challenge lead and supported by the local U.S. Marines. Today’s event has...

Eating gluten-free can be challenging, in part because it isn’t always easy to spot gluten-containing ingredients on your plate. Unsuspecting eaters are surprised to learn that there’s gluten in lunchmeat, in soy sauce and salad dressing. Here...

When you think of County Line Orchard in Hobart you typically don’t think of running races -- you think of apples and their delicious donuts -- but it proved to be the perfect place for the Calumet Region Striders to host their annual 10 mile run....