Local Events Listed Below

Lighten Up 4 Life Walking Clinics To Begin In April!

Each week Tricia Kelly & Beate Mark-Madden, certified trainers will lead us on a warm up, light stretch routine, a few technique pointers, and a nice dose of motivation. In addition, every week will have a different focal point such as; “Getting started”, "Motivation-How to get it!", "Nutrition", "Breaking through the plateau" and much more!

The Walking Clinics will begin Saturday April 17th 9:30 am and will run for 6 weeks at Carrier Park in Asheville.

More information to come and let’s all hope the snow is gone by then!

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Let’s All Set Some Goals!

Let’s agree to meet up at some of our areas races. We have many 5K races in our area to choose from and if we all decide we’re going to do them, we’ll do them together.

Mark these 5K races on your calendar and let’s all start training.  It doesn’t matter if you walk, run or limp your way through the course. The most import thing is that you do it!

Saturday May 29, 2010 – Lighten Up 4 Life Sunset Stampede 5K – Carrier Park Asheville, NC
More information to come.

Friday June 4, 2010 – 4th Annual Asheville Chamber Challenge – Asheville, NC info

More races and goals to come!

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HAYWOOD HEATHY FITNESS CHALLENGE 2010! March 15 - May 11, 2010

Midpoint Event: Healthy Taste of Haywood (3rd annual)/Tuesday, April 20th from 6-8pm at Haywood Regional Health & Fitness Center. Sample a wide variety of healthy food from local Haywood County vendors restaurants and grocery stores. During this event, we will demonstrate that it is possible to make healthy choices when dining and when shopping at the grocery. Must show Fitness Challenge card to participate in this event. Grand Finale Event: Tuesday May 11 from 6-8pm at Allens Creek Park . Fitness Challenge participants can win prizes, enjoy fellowship, food, and fun

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Ladies Workout Express schedule

EARTH SCHOOL DUPONT FOREST 12k RACE REGISTRATION OPENS Earth School 10th Annual Dupont 12k Trail Race-a benefit event for the Dupont State Forest Coming Saturday March 27, 2010 Race location: Dupont State Forest (between Brevard and Hendersonville NC) Start time: 10:00am To register: visit www.jusrunning.com or pick up a race registration at Jus Running, 523 Merrimon, Asheville NC

February 1st through May 10th Mondays 12pm to 1pm Eat Smart, Move More, Weigh Less is a weight-management program that uses strategies proven to work. Each lesson informs, empowers and motivates participants to live mindfully as they make choices about eating and physical activity. The program provides opportunities for participants to track their progress and keep a journal of healthy eating and physical activity behaviors. The program can be offered to community members, worksites and other groups interested in eating smart, moving more and achieving a healthy weight. There are fifteen lessons. For More Information and to register Contact: Cathy Hohenstein NC Cooperative Extension - Buncombe County Center (828) 255-5522 cathy_hohenstein@ncsu.edu http://buncombe.ces.ncsu.edu

Join the Asheville Track Club An Asheville Track Club membership has many benefits. -A subscription to Runnin' On, the club's bi-monthly newsletter. -Discounts at area running outfitters. -Discounts on most Asheville Track Club directed races. -Bi-monthly social events like our summer picnic with Coach Roy Benson's camp in June, our tailgate party at the Maggie Valley Moonlight 8k in August and our annual holiday party in December. -Expert advice on running, fitness, injury prevention and recovery at bi-monthly club gatherings. -Group runs and workouts throughout the week. -Members get a 15% discount at Runningwarehouse.com on everything but Asics and Mizuno shoes and apparel. Your membership goes a long way in helping to promote running and fitness in the Asheville area. Members include kids age 5-85, elites and walkers, participants and supporters. The ATC is an inclusive club that is heavily involved in the community and other non-profit organizations. Visit the ATC Website for more information and to join online. An individual membership is only $15/year.

Senior Games Clinic There will be a Senior Games clinic at Grey Eagle in Black Mountain designed for Seniors who want to learn or improve their technique. The clinic will be held indoors and is being sponsored by Black Mountain Parks and Recreation. February 18 - Heavy weight throws- discus & shot put March 18 - Technique throwing - Softball & football April 22 - Jumping and sprinting If you have any questions, please contact Don McMahill.

Dupont Half Marathon Registration There are still some spots left for the Dupont Forest ½ Marathon! Visit active.com to sign up. Search Morris Broadband ½ Marathon.  The race will take place on April 10th.

Waves of Change H20 Body Boot Camp This Boot Camp is an intensive six week program designed to kick start metabolisms and get participants on the path to lifestyle changes that can have a positive impact on their lives. Waves of Change targets newcomers to exercise and to people who want to make healthier choices in what they do and how they eat. It is also perfect for the moderate exerciser who wants to break that plateau and get more out of their workouts. Check it out today! Each YMCA branch will open one class for LU4L participants per semester. Those classes are listed below. YMCA Asheville: September 29th Monday at 6:30 PM Turbo Kick with Ashley YMCA Woodfin: September 16th Wednesday at 9 AM Ballet Fitness with Jasmine YMCA Reuter: October 4th Sunday at 2 PM Zumba with Lara YMCA Corpening: September 10th Thursday at 4:30 PM Super Cardio, Core, and More with Jane

YMCA Downtown Asheville Feb. 26 Cardio Pump 5:30 p.m. Check out YMCA Downtown’s Great Schedule of Classes   Reuter Family YMCA of WNC Reuter- February 21 Zumba class at 2 p.m.  Check out Reuter Family YMCA of WNC schedule of Classes for March

ENERGIZE! Weight Management Program Families interested in the spring ENERGIZE weight management programs for young people should begin the registration process now. The program begins with an appointment at Mission Children's Hospital child weight management clinic, which must be done before the program begins. The ENERGIZE! program is offered by Mission Children's Hospital, YMCA of WNC and YWCA of Asheville. It includes weekly meetings, work with an exercise specialist, and a free 12-week membership to the YMCA or the YWCA. The emphasis is on fun physical activity and lifestyle education for the entire family. A physician referral is required. For more information, visit missionchildrenshospital.org, or call Mission's Reuter Children's Outpatient Center at (828) 213-1740 or toll free at (800) 773-6810.

 

ChiWalking

ChiWalking draws on the principles of T'ai Chi to create a whole body fitness program for people of any fitness level.  During walking your movement originates from your core creating a more energy efficient walking form and reduces your chances of injury.  Through gradual progress & body sensing you create new habits in your walking, "exercise walking" and "everyday walking." ChiWalking is an inspirational, mind-body, health and fitness program that keeps you up and out, and moving towards better health.  Skills are transferrable to running.  To learn more about ChiWalking contact Michelle Spevak, ChiWalking Certified Instructor at mentor.michelle@gmail.com or www.chiways.com.

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Tim "T-Bone" Arem, M.Ed.

America's Health & Fitness Ambassador holds regular Wednesday evening Nordic walking classes at the grounds of River Ridge Apts. There are 50 plus acres. Meet at the club house. The street address is 1906 River Ridge Dr. Asheville, NC 28803 at 5pm. Phone number is (828) 298-4789. All the walking poles and instruction will be provided. Visit www.tbonerun.com for more info.