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Teri Hatcher and Friends Do the Nautica Malibu Tri

FitSugar — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 04:30:44 -0700

The Nautica Malibu Triathlon was held yesterday, and what makes this triathlon famous are the famous contestants that race it. Celebs often compete to raise money for the Childrens Hospital Los Angeles. Last year Jennifer Lopez competed, and training helped her lose some of her baby weight. This year Teri Hatcher competed to scratch a triathlon off her "bucket list."

She was joined by costar Felicty Huffman, who is a triathlon veteran, as is her husband William H. Macy, who also competed. Jeremy Piven, Mario Lopez, and 2007 Bachelor and Ironman athlete Andy Baldwin raced in the triathlon as well. The triathlon consisted of a 880-yard swim, an 18-mile bike ride, and a 4-mile run. Looks like everyone had fun and started their day with a great workout.

For shots of all these competitors, keep on reading.

Tour de France Tour de Facts

FitSugar — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 10:00:42 -0700

This week we say cheers to Wimbledon and bonjour to the Tour de France, the famed French cycling road race. All eyes are on American cyclist Lance Armstrong's return to racing this year, but what else do you know about the action? Warm up by taking this tour de facts quiz.

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Let Freedom Run: Independence Day Races

FitSugar — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 03:00:00 -0700

July Fourth is just around the corner, and you can celebrate the day with more than just a barbecue and some sparklers. You can run. There are a bunch of Independence Day races all over our fair nation, so you can get some exercise while showing some patriotic pride.

Dressed in your red, white, and blue running gear, you can race in the Celebration 5k in Jacksonville, FL, or in the Rotary Firecracker 1k, 5k, and 10k in Santa Cruz, CA. There are races from the redwood forests to the Gulf Stream waters (I know Jacksonville is on the Atlantic side, but it is so close). You can search for races in your area here. Will you be racing with Uncle Sam?

Get Muddy with Your Buddy

FitSugar — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 03:00:00 -0700

Looking for a fun race to get you ~~muddy~~ moving this summer?

My girlfriend was telling me about how she recently participated in the 2008 Muddy Buddy Ride & Run Series and had the best time of her life. Muddy Buddy is a 6-7 mile two person event with biking, running, obstacles, and, of course, a mud pit. Entry fees are a $140 and it's guaranteed to burn a lot of calories while also being a lot of fun. Just be prepared to get muddy, cause you will be covered. For more information and to sign up visit here.

For a list of upcoming Muddy Buddy events nationwide just read more.

Atlanta: June 21
Richmond: July 13
Chicago: August 3
Boulder: August 17
Dallas: October 26
Los Angeles: November 2

Erin Go . . . Run – St. Patty's Day Races

FitSugar — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 02:30:00 -0700

Not only is St. Patrick's Day a great excuse for a party, it is a great excuse for a road race. There are races happening all over this fair country of ours. To find a race near you, check out Active.com. They have compiled a great list of fun races, from the Shamrock and Roll 5k in New Haven, Connecticut, to the 5 mile St. Patrick's Day Parade Run in St. Louis, Missouri.

These races might just be the time to test the findings on beer being a better post workout drink than water. On second thought, I'd stick to water for hydration. So get your Irish Up, and get off of the couch and go for a run. If you find yourself chasing a leprechaun, maybe you will find a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow.

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"ACT"ivism: Canada Life CN Tower Climb

FitSugar — Mon, 23 Apr 2007 02:00:00 -0700

Canada has its fair share of great ways to get active while getting involved as well. So how about climbing The CN Tower?

When you climb the 144 flights of Toronto's CN Tower you'll be helping WWF-Canada, a global conservation organization, in the fight against global warming. What's more? By joining the climb you're helping the environment, having fun and getting a great cardio workout. You can join the public climb which is non-competitive (April 28, 2007) or the team climb, which is competitive (April 26, 2007). Donations are welcome and appreciated. For more information and to sign up, visit wwfcentral.ca.

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Rock 'n' Roll Marathon

FitSugar — Mon, 19 Feb 2007 14:00:00 -0800

Get ready for the Rock 'n' Roll Marathon on June 3, 2007. This marathon is renowned for the more than 40 bands that play live music along the 26.2 mile tour of beautiful San Diego, California.

If you register online between now and April 20, it costs $90. Register between April 21 and May 25, it's $100. Or you can sign up right before the big day for $120.

The marathon weekend also includes a 2 day Health & Fitness Expo where you'll find the latest in gear, services, and apparel.

Get those sneaks warmed up because if you've ever thought about running a marathon, this one was voted "Best Race" and "Best Post-Race Party" by Competitor Magazine. It's fun because it combines running with entertainment - you can't go wrong.