Move over dodgeball…Schools pumping up phys ed
By Carolyn Thompson The Associated Press You won’t find gym class on the schedule in upstate New York’s Victor school district. What you will see: kayaking, rock climbing, mountain biking, dance, self-defense, […]
Fit Events: The Chase for Open Space is this Sunday
ChesLen Chase for Open Space: Natural Lands hosts at 10K, 5K and 2-Mile Fun Run-Walk on Saturday, Oct. 21. Events take place at 1199 Cannery Road, Natural Lands’ ChesLen Preserve, Coatesville. Race […]
Wildcats Walk: OJR takes 2.7 million steps in 30 minutes
Students at French Creek Elementary School, 3590 Coventryville Road, South Coventry, donned their walking shoes on Thursday for a fundraising walkathon hosted by the school’s PTA. PHOTOS: French Creek Elementary Wildcats walk-a-thon […]
Fit Events: Run, walk, have fun at these upcoming events
Downingtown High School All-Alumni 5K: A 5K run, a 1 Mile Walk and a Kid’s Run are feature. Event begins at 9 a.m. at 445 Manor Ave., Downingtown. Fees are $25, $15 […]
Hanging up the Fit for Life reins, starting new community position in Pottstown
By Michilea Patterson, The Mercury This week, I say goodbye to the community as the director of The Mercury Fit for Life initiative. My last day at Fit for Life is Thursday and […]
PHOTOS: Stretch it out to help decrease daily pain in the body
By Michilea Patterson, The Mercury Many people experience pain in the body on a regular basis whether it’s in the back, neck, shoulders, knees or other areas. Pain is caused by a variety […]
Learn how a local nonprofit is making wellness more accessible at The Mercury Mile
By Michilea Patterson, The Mercury POTTSTOWN >> This week’s Mercury Mile will be a walk in the park, literally. Everyone’s invited to stretch their legs with a nice afternoon stroll in the company […]
Fresh Start Fitness combines music and healthy living with concert experience
By Michilea Patterson, The Mercury Is it a music concert, a health lesson or a fitness workout? This may be the question that comes to mind for people viewing a Fresh Start Fitness […]
Saving seeds also saves money and plant history
By DEAN FOSDICK , Associated Press Seed saving is precisely that. Gathering seed saves money for the next planting season and also saves genetic strains that may have originated generations ago in […]
Make steps toward better health with this week’s Mercury Mile walk on Wednesday
By Michilea Patterson, The Mercury LOWER POTTSGROVE >> Fall is quickly approaching which means now is the time to enjoy walking outdoors before the weather gets too cold. Join other community members at […]
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