Two of us ‘LIFERs’ here at Ideas in Motion Media have spent the summer preparing for our upcoming fall half marathons. Jenny Craig and I have put the hours in for training but we needed to take the next step to make sure we’ve got the equipment needed …
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With the rain over the past couple of days, we’ve had a few calls on what to do with your wet feet and shoes. It basically comes down to GOOD SOCKS & NEWSPAPER. WHAT KIND OF SOCKS?Smartwool socks are a great addition to your sock collection when it …
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Whether you are a new runner or a seasoned one, running gear can be daunting. There is so much stuff out there created to help make running a little more convenient and comfortable. For every type of gear, there are all different kinds of brands that make the …
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Most people have a special shining moment when they decided to pick themselves off the couch, hit the pavement and better themselves. I started running almost two and a half years ago after my best friend picked up on it. I think what pulled me into it was …
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It’s slowly getting warmer in NWI, and summer will soon hit. This means long days, humidity, and random weather fluctuations. But we do know one thing about summers in Indiana: they’re hot. So what can people in the running/cycling/outdoor workout …
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Runners from across Indiana braved cold temperatures and snow showers on Saturday to take part in the 22nd Annual ‘Ringing In Spring’ 5/10K Race held by the Valparaiso Family YMCA. Nearly 1400 racers battled the elements as they wound their way through …
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Extra Mile Fitness has all the tools that one needs to get into the running game. Brand new, returning user, and veteran runners can reach their goals by utilizing the many training programs offered by the business. A program that just concluded for the year …
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A Purdue University Calumet Honors College student has received a $3,500 scholarship to study abroad this fall in Costa Rica. Kelley Walsh of New Lenox, Ill. Is the first Purdue Calumet student to receive a Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship. The …
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This year Willowcreek Middle School 7th and 8th grade Honors Science students have the opportunity to participate in exciting and enriching science activities. These activities are a part of an EPA grant titled “Building Bridges for Environmental …
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Walgreens Donation We would like to give a huge shout out and thank you to the Walgreen stores of Portage. They have generously donated to our Portage High School Tribe Pride program. This program is used to reward our students who make good choices. Our two …
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