Nutrition & Exercise

Not getting enough from your workout? Want more results? The key is to maximize your workouts. To do this, you will need to push yourself to the point that your body is working as hard as possible without putting yourself at risk for injury. How can...

Ian Bowen, owner of Pumps Fitness, has been helping people on their healthful journeys for a long time. But do you know the man behind the Pilates Reformer and how he got to where he is now? Bowen was born and raised in Burnsville, MN. He was an...

Sweets are usually considered unhealthy—but not when it comes to sweet potatoes. Sweet potatoes are rich in essential vitamins and minerals and are naturally cholesterol and fat free. A one-cup serving of sweet potato—an average medium...

Garmin Watches Come check out the sale items as well as the new watches. Gift Cards Run of ideas? Not sure if your runner or walker needs a new hat or socks? Gift cards are a great idea! Hydration & Fuel Belts: 25% OffNutrition Items: Buy 4, Get...

Money isn’t the only obstacle to navigate this holiday season. Seasonal HealthAcute stress, according to the American Psychological Association, can be triggered by many holiday demands, including holiday events and finances. When you’re facing...

Over 100 runners of all ages braved a foggy December morning to test themselves and to support the Boys & Girls Clubs of Porter County at the Portage unit’s annual Arctic Dash 5K and Igloo Dash on Saturday morning. Despite a the weather being a...

Thanksgiving and exercise don’t always go hand-in-hand, but in Valpo a tradition of how families have spent their Turkey Day morning for years. For the 13th year Porter-Starke Services hosted their annual Turkey Trot on Thursday, which gathers...

Join us for our 3rd Annual HUFF Training Program. This program is a great way to end 2015 with all of your NWI running friends. Extra Mile will supply a team heated tent (with changing area), food (our "FAMOUS GRILLED CHEESE"), team shirts, weekly...

My name is Lori Pikula and I am 47 years old. My husband Troy and I just celebrated 25 years of marriage this past September and we have been blessed with 3 beautiful children: Alix, 23, Drew, 22 and our surprise after 40 baby... Peyton, 6. I am...

Based on your 2014 Survey feedback, we are offering an official 2015 Valparaiso Turkey Trot Finisher Medal! Rather than raise the registration fee for all, the finisher medals are optional, available only to those who pre-order them. Finisher Medals...