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November 18, 2008
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Got two minutes? While you’re at your computer, treat yourself to a dose of fitness inspiration—and donate to a good cause at no cost to you!
Brooks (one of my favorite running shoe and apparel companies) is hosting a video on its site; every time it’s clicked on between now and December 21, Brooks will donate five cents to the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center for the support of breast cancer research.
The video is just the beginning of Brooks’ new commitment to breast cancer research: In March 2009, it’ll debut a line of apparel that donates 12.5% to various charities, and visitors to the Brooks site will be able to vote how much each group should get.
This cute little clip, titled “Dream,” made me want to cut out of work early for a jog through the streets of Manhattan. For anyone else who’s shared the fantasy of a perfect run—you know, where “water bottles grow on trees and no one ever gets sore knees”—I imagine you’ll feel the same way. Watch the video, send it to friends, and get inspired!
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November 4, 2008
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I woke up Sunday morning and stuck my head out the window, hopeful that my friends who were running the ING New York City Marathon would have good weather. They were in luck: Beautiful sunny skies and cold-but-not-too-cold temperatures made for great racing conditions. While I know that some of us on the sidelines were quite chilly, I’ll bet the runners were quite thankful for the almost-perfect autumn day.
Pretty soon, though, these crisp autumn mornings will turn into bitter cold winter days; I’ve already noticed that it’s been harder and harder to get up and run in the mornings as the temperature drops and the wind picks up. And while some runners embrace the cold and will keep running outdoors through the new year, I tend to retreat to the gym during the winter—to the dreaded treadmill. Read More
Our weekly Get Fit blog: The latest news, trends, research, and workout tips
October 6, 2008
Happy October! This month you’re likely to be bombarded on all sides by products that are marketed to raise awareness about breast cancer, or by products whose proceeds go toward the fight. And if you’re going to “think pink,” a great place to start is with some new fitness gear. After all, staying physically active and maintaining a healthy weight is one of the best things you can do to reduce your risk of breast cancer at any age; even breast cancer survivors can benefit from regular exercise after surgery or chemotherapy.
Check out these 12 great fitness finds—from new kicks to kayaks—that donate proceeds to national breast cancer research organizations. And when you’re done sweating it out, lie back and relax with these spa-inspired goodies that are guaranteed to help you feel good while doing good.
By Amanda MacMillan
How does it feel to lose your hair? To suddenly feel mortal? To have part of your body removed? Real women talk about what it’s like to survive breast cancer diagnosis and treatment—and get back to the business of living. 
