Nutrition & Exercise

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....

On Saturday morning, the corner of Washington and 8th was filled with people getting ready for the annual Samaritan Skedaddle. It was a 5k that ran through the Downtown Arts District and along the lake shore in Michigan City. This 5k is a partnership...

Here are the runners from our community who are taking part in the 2014 Boston Marathon. After the race, their finish times can be looked up by their bib number! Bib Number...