4:30 PM May 22, 2013
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Jon Martin Memorial and F.I.T. Challenge races this weekend

This Saturday and Sunday look like perfect days to run or walk a 5k or 10k and lucky for you, there are two. Memorial Day weekend is the most fitting time for a race in memory of Jon Martin, a Bellevue native who died on Thanksgiving Day, 2007, from injuries sustained from a roadside bomb. Staff...
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4:00 PM May 21, 2013
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Strickfaden plans for two-a-days

Another week down and not too many more to go! This competition has really helped keep me focused and distracted all at the same time. I focused more on myself than I probably ever have. It also helped the time go by quickly. It’s hard to believe my husband has been deployed for more than six...
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6:00 AM May 14, 2013
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Alternate Nostril Breathing

You want me to do what? That was my first reaction to alternate nostril breathing. It just seemed...odd. Sitting tall, resting one hand on my leg with the other hovering next to my nose so I can plug it- really? Now I'm never one to pass up trying something new so I settled in, closed my eyes,...
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7:30 PM May 13, 2013
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What's the best time of day to work out?

A workout regimen is typically most successful if it is performed on a regular schedule. This is what people struggle with the most. Some people just have a hard time figuring out a good time to work out. From a physical stand point a good time to work out is after you have been awake and moving...
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12:10 PM May 16, 2013
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DEADLINE EXTENDED: FIT Challenge to host 5K on Memorial Day Weekend

$15 entry fee is now due by May 20.
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5:10 PM May 3, 2013
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Running surfaces can make all the difference

Running is a great method of exercise because it is free. The downsides are location and the risk of injury. Some aspects of injury prevention include running surface. Running indoors during poor weather can be done on a track or a treadmill. An indoor track is great to track distance but high...
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12:40 PM May 1, 2013
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Looking to drop some pounds? Take Rosie with you

Rosie is a new, and hopefully very temporary, addition at the Erie County Dog Pound. She is a seven-year-old mixed breed dog and recently weighed in at 97 lbs. She should be under 60 lbs.
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4:20 PM Apr 30, 2013
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It was tough and it was muddy

I participated in Sunday's Tough Mudder in Mansfield with several Sandusky firefighters including Chief Paul Ricci. And, although sore, I am here to blog another day. You will have to pick up a Sunday edition of the Sandusky Register to read about how it went. I will post a gallery here at...
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7:40 PM Apr 29, 2013
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Pick a Pose- Uttanasana

Uttanasana is the forward fold in yoga. It is my go-to pose for stretching my spine and relaxing my mind. In Sanskrit, 'ut' indicates intensity or deliberation and 'tan' means to stretch or lengthen. This asana, or pose, provides an intense stretch of the spine. Physical benefits of this pose,...
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2:00 PM Apr 30, 2013
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Should I have a lifting partner?

Partners in fitness can be very beneficial. An exercise partner can keep you safe and motivated. Weight lifting partners can spot you on heavy exercises to ensure safety. They can also be the motivation to go to the gym that day or to get that extra repetition done. A successful pairing should...
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