Category Archives: Running

Conquering my first 5K — and jingling all the way

Posted on December 7, 2012 by April Trotter

Smart editor April Trotter completed her first 5K race last weekend outside of Baltimore.

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Jingle Bell Run/Walk for Arthritis set for Dec. 15 in York

Posted on December 4, 2012 by Sarah Chain

The Arthritis Foundation’s Jingle Bell Run/Walk will be held Dec. 15, 2012, in York. The event is sponsored by OSS York.

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Smart Health Challenge Week 5: Jess Reed gets caught with cupcakes

Posted on May 7, 2012 by Jess Krout

In last week’s post, Jess Reed, winner of the Smart Health Challenge, felt the sting of exercise but also the rewards of weight loss and watching her kids play lacrosse. This week, Reed gets caught at the cupcake store. Does … Continue reading →

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Lessons learned from a first-time coach

Posted on May 1, 2012 by Andrea Lazarus

Add it to my list of life accomplishments: I am a coach. Since January, I’ve coached the Girls on the Run program at New Hope Academy Charter School in York city. Over 15 weeks, I met with a group of … Continue reading →

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Should you work out when you’re sick? Experts say, maybe.

Posted on April 16, 2012 by Andrea Lazarus

I have the plague. Or something only slightly less serious. After spending Easter weekend with germ-infested children and adult relatives, I brought home the mother of all colds. More than an entire week later, I am still coughing, sniffling, sneezing, … Continue reading →

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Smart Health Challenge Week 2: Jess Reed starts working out, eats celery during Bunco night

Posted on April 16, 2012 by Jess Krout

In last week’s post, Smart Health Challenge winner Jess Reed met with her trainer for a fitness and nutrition plan, accidentally backed into the gym owner’s car, and ate up before strapping on her sneakers. This week, Reed starts working … Continue reading →

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Run or walk at sixth annual Race Against Racism

Posted on March 5, 2012 by Jess Krout

The YWCAs in Lancaster, Harrisburg and Gettysburg are ready, set to host the sixth annual Race Against Racism 5K Run/Walk at 9 a.m. Saturday, April 28. WGAL’s Ron Martin will emcee the race, and the YWCA Temple Guard will kick … Continue reading →

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The YWCA needs your old sneakers!

Posted on February 2, 2012 by Andrea Lazarus

Gently used sneakers for girls in grades 3-8 are needed for the YWCA’s Girls on the Run/Girls on Track (GOTR/GOT) program. This program, which was started in York through the YWCA in 2007, is a national program that inspires girls … Continue reading →

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Bringing the heat in the cold — outdoor running in winter

Posted on January 26, 2012 by Andrea Lazarus

York County’s average daily temperature has hovered around somewhere 30-ish degrees throughout the month of January. Exercising can be hard enough when the weather is fine, but when it’s this cold and windy, getting out the door can be that … Continue reading →

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Be determined to improve your health, help others

Posted on January 5, 2012 by April Trotter

Many New Year’s resolutions focus on fitness. Now, you can stay motivated throughout the entire year, knowing your commitment to your health can also help others. The American Cancer Society’s new endurance training program focuses on marathon runners, half-marathon runners, … Continue reading →

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