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Sixth Tie Dye 32-Mile Trail Race

Rob Rue — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 19:04:35 +0000

A long trek with diverse terrain offers runners a great challenge! ORRRC invites you to participate in this spring trail race. The race begins at 7 a.m. in John Bryan State Park, Yellow Springs. Additional information and registration can be found by clicking this link.

Little Miami 10 Mile Run/Walk

Rob Rue — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 18:59:01 +0000

No need to register! Visit the Bryan Center at 100 Dayton St. in Yellow Springs an hour or so before the 1 p.m. start time to park, register and warm up. Registration is under $10 day-of. Get more details from ORRRC.

ORRRC Marathon & Half Marathon

Rob Rue — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 18:52:28 +0000

Come out and join the Ohio River Road Runners Club for their 45th annual marathon and 23rd annual half-marathon. This race will take place at the Xenia YMCA starting at 8:30 a.m. There will be a pre-race pasta dinner the night before on March 24 from 4-6pm at the YMCA for $8.00 per person. Locker rooms & showers will be available on race day at the YMCA.

Everything you need to know, including registration, is on GetMeRegistered.com.

5K Cougar Prowl

Rob Rue — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 18:41:56 +0000

Come support a local school system by running in the Kenton Ridge High School’s 5K Cougar Prowl. The race starts at 9 a.m. Registration costs $20, with proceeds going towards the KR school district. You can register for the event here.

The Gauntlet 5K Trail Walk/Run

Rob Rue — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 18:36:06 +0000

Come out to George Rogers Clark Park this May for the annual Gauntlet 5k! The race will begin at 2 p.m. Visit CCPD’s website for updates, prices and more information as the date approaches.

Jobs & More Mother’s Day 5K

Rob Rue — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 17:10:01 +0000

This annual Mother’s Day race will be held in Ferncliff Cemetery and Arboretum, with the race starting at 9 a.m. Check out Speedy-Feet.com’s calendar of events for updates on the event and details on how to register.

No Buts About It 5k Run/Walk

Rob Rue — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 17:04:28 +0000

In recognition of Colon Cancer Awareness Month, Dayton Gastroenterology, Inc. is holding its 4th annual 5k to raise awareness and support cancer victims. The race takes place at 9 a.m. on March 31 at the Fairfield Commons Mall in Beavercreek. You can register online at Speedy-Feet.com.

Net proceeds of the “No Buts About It” 5K Run/Walk are used to fund screening colonoscopies for uninsured persons in economic hardship who meet the medical criteria for a screening colonoscopy.

February 12, 2011 – Southwest Ohio Indoor Time Trial Series

Rob Rue — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 14:43:36 +0000

Come out to Club 51 Fitness in Centerville, Ohio to participate in this series of time trials. Races start each hour from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m.

Whole Body Health Series: Keeping Your Eyes Healthy

Rob Rue — Fri, 04 Feb 2011 18:32:59 +0000

Your eyes and eyesight are an important component of your health. While eating carrots has always been on the plate for keeping your eyes healthy, there are other tips you should follow to keep your sight in the right direction.

Annual eye exams. With insurance permitting, yearly eye exams are crucial in keeping your eyes and eyesight healthy. Undetected vision problems or prescriptions that are no longer useful can progressively worsen your eyesight if unnoticed, but with annual exams, the chance of your eyesight greatly depreciating is much less.

Always wear sunglasses – rain, snow or shine. UV rays can be a terror for your eyes, causing significant damage. By wearing sunglasses that protect your eyes against at least 98% of the sun’s rays no matter the season or weather condition, you eliminate a large portion of the damage UV rays pose.

Take care of eye gear – especially contacts. Properly caring for and cleaning your contacts and eyeglasses, you can eliminate the chance of contracting bacteria in your eye or suffering from an eye injury. Always adhere to your prescribed contact schedule and never fall asleep with your contacts still in.

Eat foods rich in Vitamin A, C, E and Zinc. Carrots aren’t the only food that you want to keep in mind when trying to keep your eyes and eyesight healthy. Foods like leafy greens and dark colored vegetables contain vitamins that can help you maintain the health of your eyes.

Following these simple health tips is easy, and it will be beneficial for the eyes and vision of your entire family, so make it fun while keeping your eyes on the prize.

Where to Head When You’re Sick: ER vs. Urgent Care

Rob Rue — Mon, 31 Jan 2011 18:07:28 +0000

With cold season already setting in and flu season in full swing, visits to the doctor for you and your family may become more frequent. Deciding what type of facility is best for the illness or unexpected ailment you are trying to treat is an important part of getting healthy, and keeping your insurance costs down.

The first step in choosing the best facility is determining whether or not your condition qualifies as an emergency. An emergency is normally described as a situation that is considered to be life threatening if not immediately taken care of, however, other situations that should be treated at the emergency room include:

• Severe chest pain
• Severe shortness of breath
• Excruciating abdominal pain following blunt force trauma or injury
• Uncontrollable bleeding
• Poisoning/ suspected poisoning
• Serious burns
• Inability to swallow food and fluids
• Seizures
• Paralysis
• Confusion or loss of consciousness following an injury to the head
• Exposed broken bones
• Fever over 102°F

For less serious conditions, urgent care or your family doctor are more suitable for treatment and are much less costly than emergency room facilities. Less serious conditions that should be treated at urgent care or your family doctor include:

• Ear infections
• Sprains or less serious bone fractures
• Sinus and respiratory infections
• Vomiting and diarrhea
• Fever less than 102° F
• Urinary tract infections

If you find yourself or your family in any of the situations above, do not hesitate to visit the appropriate location to seek medical treatment to avoid further damage to your health.

*Please note: The information in this article should not be construed as medical advice.