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Aqua jogging for better health

Aqua jogging for better health

Pool running, often called aqua jogging, is a great activity for exercisers who have medical conditions or physical limitations which limit them to water based activities. It is also excellent off-season training for runners...

Exercises for working off the Thanksgiving meal

Exercises for working off the Thanksgiving meal

A typical Thanksgiving meal can tally up anywhere from 2000 to a whopping 7000 calories. The American Council on Exercise estimates that the typical 160-pound exerciser would have to run at a moderate pace for four hours, swim for five hours or walk 30 miles to burn off the turkey dinner...

Register for Call on Congress to support colorectal cancer legislation

Register for Call on Congress to support colorectal cancer legislation

Each year, the Colorectal Cancer Coalition brings together volunteers from across the country to learn about the latest legislative issues affecting cancer patients and their families, and encourage federal legislators to make colorectal cancer a number one priority...

Local celebrities support GYRIG at Fine Line Music Cafe.

Local celebrities support GYRIG at Fine Line Music Cafe.

Local musician Tim Mahoney will be getting his rear in gear tonight when he plays the Fine Line Music Cafe along with Toni Lindgren and Janani Logendran. The three musical acts are part of a fundraising effort to support the Colon Cancer Coalition and Get Your Rear in Gear programs to raise awareness and funding [...]

Donate to the Colon Cancer Coalition on Tuesday, November 17 to earn matching funds!

Donate to the Colon Cancer Coalition on Tuesday, November 17 to earn matching funds!

Today is Give to the Max Day in Minnesota! Any funds donated to the Colon Cancer Coalition and Get Your Rear in Gear through GiveMN,org from from 8:00 a.m. on November 17, 2009 until 8:00 a.m. on November 18, 2009 will be matched by funds donated by other major non-profits. In addition, the three nonprofits [...]

Survivor Story: Erica Paul

Survivor Story: Erica Paul

At 26 the farthest thing from my mind was colon cancer. Now, at age 28, it is all I can think about.

Fox News coverage of Get Your Rear in Gear 5K honoring Tony Snow

Fox News coverage of Get Your Rear in Gear 5K honoring Tony Snow

The Alexandria Get Your Rear in Gear 5K brought unprecedented crowds to Fort Hunt Park, near Washington D.C. The Get Your Rear in Gear event included Tony’s Mile for a Miracle in remembrance of Tony Snow, former White House Press Secretary and broadcaster who passed away from colon cancer in 2008. Friends, family and community [...]

Three tips for maintaining fitness on a treadmill

Three tips for maintaining fitness on a treadmill

As days get shorter and temperatures drop, many outdoor walkers and runners head indoors and hit the treadmill. For many, the transition means that exercise becomes less consistent. Without the incentive of outdoor enjoyment and time away from the stresses of home and work, it becomes harder to stay motivated. But treadmill workouts can be [...]

In Loving Memory: Drenette Woodson

In Loving Memory: Drenette Woodson

My mom was the greatest person in the world. She was loved by many all over. She was a legendary music teacher for the Waynesboro Public School System for over 30 years. She was also named Teacher of the Year prior to retiring. My mom was always organized and always got up at the crack [...]

Tune in to Kaleidoscope on Thanksgiving day to support cancer awareness

Tune in to Kaleidoscope on Thanksgiving day to support cancer awareness

FOX television will premier a new tradition this Thanksgiving with the presentation of Kaleidoscope, a star studded show featuring skating, music and entertainment to “recognize women and the key role they play in the battle against cancer – as patients, caregivers, and advocates.” Skaters Dorothy Hamill, Scott Hamilton, Kristi Yamaguchi and Nancy Kerrigan will be [...]

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