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Louisville Triple Crown of Running News [Health & Fitness]
The Louisville Triple Crown of Running (LTCOR) is the first running event in the area to offer a social media messaging system that connects with the runners friends and family; so as to let them know they have accomplished a goal of theirs. Louisville—just like Disney Marathon, Army 10 Miler, and the L.A. Marathon—has decided to hope on the band wagon and embrace technology. “Gault Race Management, long-time partner with the LTCOR, is bringing XAct Text and Social Media Messaging to the three-race series.
New Gym off of Preston [Health & fitness]
The new fitness center off of Preston Hwy is called Planet Fitness (7450 Jefferson Boulevard). It is right next to the Hobby Lobby and across from Jefferson mall. It is one of the cheapest and well kept fitness centers I have ever been in. The equipment is plentiful and the service is impeccable. I would suggest if you’re looking for a gym to try this one out.
Local and Healthy food at Hillbilly Tea [Health & Fitness]
Drinking tea is known as one of the best benefits for a person’s body. Tea can help get rid of a cold, give you antioxidants, help you to sleep, reduce risk of stroke and heart attack, keeps you hydrated, and much more. Hillbilly Tea (120 South 1st St.) offers a variety of teas as well as food. All their products come from local venders and after eating there I can honestly say it's the best food I’ve ever eaten.
Mayors Plans to a Healthy Hometown [Health & Fitness]
The mayor is ready to move forward and help Louisville become a healthier place to live. He won our city an award “for a 2012 US Conference of Mayors Childhood Obesity Prevention” (Healthy Hometown Movement). The mayor has moved in the direction we want him to. He is working to make this city one of the healthiest places to live.
Concerned about Diabetes? Check this out. [Health & Fitness]
Diabetes is a disease that has affected every person in this nation. It is one disease that sometimes cannot be controlled and other times can. A lot of people are born with it; others can get it from becoming overweight. If you would like to learn more about this disease Louisville’s Public Health and Wellness department is providing classes in February on the 2, 9, 16, and 23 of the month.
Go to “Healthy Heart Happy Hour” [Health & Fitness]
If you want to get out and support Women’s Heart and Black History month you should attend this function. It is located at Kentucky Center for African American Heritage (1701 W. Muhammad Ali Blvd. Louisville, KY 40203). The date to attend is February 2nd from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. The best thing about this function is that you get to meet with the heart experts of Norton Healthcare. There will also be a lot of other things that will be going on as well to give each of us the opportunity to be healthy.
Winter Farmers Market [Health & Fitness]
Bardstown Road Farmers Market is one of the most friendly farmers markets I have ever had the opportunity to go to. Normally located in the parking lot of Bardstown Road Presbyterian Church, is located inside of one of the buildings (1722 Bardstown Road). The market only had a few venders there, but each had a variety of things. Almost every table had samples of what they were selling so that the customers knew what they would be buying; this made buying items easier for me and others as well.
Local food at Harvest [Health & Fitness]
An amazing place to get food cooked from local venders and that tastes amazing is at a restaurant called Harvest (624 E. Market St). The food there is incredible, fresh, and smells wonderful. The atmosphere is just as amazing; I think it is a great place to go out with the loved ones or a night with friends. Although, I took my daughter with me for dinner but really wasn’t impressed with the kids menu.
Get In Shape This New Year at Yoga on Baxter. [Health & Fitness]
The best way to start your New Year is to start thinking healthier. I’m not talking about getting out every day and running 12 miles and feeling like you’re going to pass out. I’m talking about a healthy start in an easy welcoming atmosphere. Yoga on Baxter is this type of place, it’s amazing and definitely makes you sweat. The teachers are amazing and they have a great introductory offer $30 for 30 days. Now the classes they have are prepared for all types of people and whatever level you are experienced at. I had never done yoga before, so this was an experience.
For Farmers Looking To Get a Jump on the 2012 Season [Fitness & Health]
The Fern Creek Farmers Market is now accepting applications for the stall rentals on their website. The web address is http://ferncreek.org/market.php. The link to get the application and send it in is on that page. This is a great place to get out there and sell some of your goods. So hurry up and sign up farmers, for a chance to get a spot in a great place to sell your locally grown items. There is also a chance for volunteering at the website if you need some volunteer credit.
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