More on BPA by JAMA

A new report issued by The Journal of the American Medical Association has just been issued and it is a must read for anyone interested in the current happenings concerning BPA (Bisphenol A).

Click here for the report. Association of Urinary Bisphenol A Concentration With Medical Disorders and Laboratory Abnormalities in Adults

Speedy Sneakers Run at the Game Day 5k

With the early morning rain, it seemed that the race may be cancelled, but as the sun came up the weather changed and the race was a go.

Speedy Sneakers Walking and Running Club members came out and had a fun time running through Glacier Ridge Metro Park.

We were also entertained by "the coach" Wood Hayes impersonator.

Thanks to the organizers for an awesome time and to the worthy cause of the United Way of Union County in Ohio.

Best of luck next year.

The Prediction Competition

In conjunction with the RRCA National Run@Work Day on September 19, 2008, Good Bodies Personal Fitness & Wellness has put together a team competition that is fun and suitable for anyone regardless of age, gender, or level of fitness. Encourage two (2) co-workers, family members, or friends to join you and let’s get started!

It’s not the swiftest that wins it’s the most calculating. How does it work?

On September 18th, 19th, or 20th, you and your 2 teammates will be timed in either a;

* 1 mile run/walk on a treadmill
* 2 mile stride on an elliptical machine
* 3 mile ride on a stationary bike.

The time it takes to complete it is your STARTING PACE.

Four-weeks later. Run/walk 2 miles, stride 4 miles, or ride 6 miles and predict a time that has to be as good or a better pace per mile than your STARTING PACE.

Eight-weeks (in total) later. Run/walk 3 miles, stride 6 miles, or ride 9 miles and predict a time to finish in that has to be as good or a better pace per mile than your week 4 pace. The team whose predictions at week 4 and week 8 are closest is the WINNING team.

To make it fair, after you have established your STARTING PACE, in your weeks 4 and 8 assessments, the odometer/speedometer will be hidden so that you cannot adjust your pace to meet your predicated time.

The closest predicting team splits $600 (evenly)
The closest predicting individual wins $100

This is a competition that almost anyone can join because you do not have to be in good condition to start. It is important to start an exercise program, though, because improvements are required.

Entry Fee is $50 per person which entitles you to;

* The chance to win $600 with your team.
* A chance to win $100.
* A fitness consultation after your initial timing.
* Corporate discount rates to Good Bodies Fitness.
* A 16-week membership to Speedy Sneakers Walking and Running Club for Women.
* A membership to the Columbus Running Company training group.
* 10% discount coupon to the Columbus Running Company.
* Tips on how to lose weight.
* Weekly email support from Good Bodies. Each email will include exercise, nutrition, and motivational information.

Here’s how it works – Team A records initial run/walking times of 5:08, 11:16, and 8:22. That is their STARTING PACE. In week 4 they respectively PREDICT TIMES for 2 miles of 10:16, 21:00, and 16:00. They record times of 10:40, 21:30, and 15:55. What is their score? Since runner 1 ran a slower pace (it needed to be 5:08/mile pace or better and he ran a 5:20/mile pace) than what is acceptable, his difference of 24 seconds is doubled to 48. The other 2 runners ran at acceptable paces. So the combined difference is 48 + 30 + 5 = 83. The week 4 score is added to the score from week 8 to determine a team’s final score.

Contest Parameters

There is no obligation to become a member or workout at Good Bodies. There are no hidden or additional costs (the $50 entry fee is the only cost).

Friends and Family members are welcome to enter the competition!

Competitors will receive a packet of information when they record their STARTING PACE. It will include health and exercise information that will help them get off on the right foot.

Contestants will receive weekly support via email that will include the Good Bodies Healthy Habit tips, exercise tips, encouragement, inspiration, and contestant highlights.

You will be timed at Good Bodies but we can arrange to record times at your place of business if suitable exercise equipment is available. Teams do not have to use the same exercise modality.

Dates of timing are;
* September 18th, 19th, and 20th.
* October 16th, 17th, and 18th.
* November 13th, 14th, 15th.
* Winners will be announced on November 17th.

Good Bodies will be opened from;
* 6 am to 10 pm Thurs. – Fri.
* 6 am to 5 pm Sat.
* If there are appointment times available, you can sign-up through the 20th.

Good Bodies accepts cash, check, VISA, MC, AMEX, and Discover.
To learn more about Good Bodies, go to http://www.goodbodiesfitness.com/ See Map

Contact Matt Maglicic at (614) 889-2282

The First Women's Olympic Marathon

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Dublin Recreation Center Closed - Workout Alternatives

With the Dublin Recreation Center closed for their annual cleaning many people will be wondering what to do for the week of the closing.

There are a number of alternatives.

1. Workout outside by either walking, running or biking. If you are a lady walker or runner, Speedy Sneakers works out twice each week at Glacier Ridge Metro Park.

2. Swim in one of the outside pools.

3. Temporarily join another fitness facility. Lifetime Fitness is offering a free 7-day membership.

With the Rec Center closing, and the great weather we are having this is a wonderful opportunity to try something else.

VitaBrownies Featured on Good Morning America

We are proud to announce that we were recently featured on ABC's Good Morning America because our delicious 100 calorie VitaBrownie was listed by Women's Health Magazine as one of the 125 best packaged foods for women!




According to Lisa Drayer, R.D., contributor to Women's Health Magazine, "It definitely is delicious and it's another guilty pleasure that's good for you, too. VitaBrownie is not the typical brownie at all -- it's healthy. Plus it's fortified with vitamins."

Just For Fun

Where have you been?

http://bighugelabs.com/flickr/map.php

I have visited all these States and hope to visit all one day. Where have you been, or want to go?

Facts about PET

As a follow-up to our blog on BPA last week, additional information has been coming in from other sources wanting to weigh in on the debate.

I was emailed this website a few days ago and I think it is worth reading.

Core Training For Walkers and Runners

You always hear that training your core is essential to running and walking faster and stronger. So which muscles do you have to work on and what are a few simple exercises to get you started?

Though core training can never be considered easy or simple, getting started is half the battle. In this short video you will see that core training does not have to be as strenuous as some think they should be.

Constantina Tomescu-Dita of Romania Wins Olympic Gold

On Sunday morning at the Beijing Olympics in China, Constantina Tomescu-Dita of Romania won the women's marathon to take gold in 2 hours 26 and 44 seconds. She was followed by Kenya's Catherine Ndereba with bronze going to China's home town favoriate Zhou Chunxiu.

World record holder Paula Radcliffe after having been injured for most of the time in preparation for the race finished in 23rd place. The world record holder, and winner of two New York Marathon has not won a medal at the Olympics and with the London Games in four years time may certainly have one last chance.