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Operation Jack

Fit Community — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 07:00:26 -0800

This bit of training inspiration comes from jennsteria, part of RunningSugar.

I remember one of my friends calling me crazy for my whopping 3 marathon (so far) schedule for next year. How about 60 marathons in 2010? Well, that's not something I think I am anywhere close to being able to do, but Sam Felsenfeld sure is. He'll be ending 2009 with four Boston qualifying marathons under his belt while ramping up for next year - crazy right?! His 60 marathons in 2010 plan (with seven marathons in January) is an attempt to raise awareness for a great cause, Train 4 Autism. This is a cause that is near and dear to Sam and his family. The plan is simple: they are basically looking for people to sign up for any of the races that Sam will be running under the running team "Operation Jack." That's it. You can fundraise if you want, but what they're really aiming for is participation. I've already joined the Operation Jack team for three races next year (looking to add at least three more). If you want, I suggest taking a look at Sam's schedule and joining too. Who doesn't love running for a great cause?

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78-Year-Old Nun Trains Daily For Many Triathlons

FitSugar — Thu, 28 May 2009 10:00:00 -0700

This is one sister act that would be tough to follow. With more than 320 triathlons under her belt - 40 of which were Ironman-class events - 78-year-old Sister Madonna Buder is truly something special. This 5'7", 115-pound energizer nun told ABC News, "Well, you know, as long as God is giving you your health, there's no reason to stop."

Remarkably, Buder began running at age 47 when a priest suggested she try it for spiritual enrichment, and five years later she added swimming and cycling to her athletic acumen. Following her own advice to "never give up and never slow down," Buder schedules her seven-days-a-week training regimen around working at her church.

You don't have to wear a habit to get into this healthy one. Get inspired by this incredibly dedicated nun and triathlete when you watch her in action. To see a video of this active sister, just read more.

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Get Inspired: Man Finishes 13-Day Marathon on Crutches

FitSugar — Wed, 13 May 2009 16:00:00 -0700

Phil Packer was doing his duty as a British soldier in Iraq when a rocket attack changed his life as he knew it. The event resulted in a spinal injury that doctors said would prevent him from ever walking again. Just one year later, motivated by raising money for the Help for Heroes a British charity that supports wounded military personnel, the strong soldier walked two-miles a day on crutches to finish the London Marathon in 13 days.

But that's not all. Packer already rowed the English Channel in the spirit of raising money for the charity, and next month he plans to climb California's 3,000-foot El Capitan. He told CNN, "I don't want to be helped. I want to help other people. Not that I'm not grateful, but . . . you know . . . I really want to be able to help people."

After he crossed the London Marathon finish line, Packer was asked if he'd be heading home to soak in a warm bath, but the army major said, "No, I'm going to have a drink." Packer toasted his supporters with a shot, but I say cheers to this courageous man. What an inspiration.

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Words That Move You . . .

FitSugar — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 15:47:00 -0700

FitSugar reader mademoiselle2009 reminded me of this fun quote from one of the fittest female celebs out there.

"Those who run seem to have all the fun."
- Madonna from "Hung Up"

Need more motivation? Check out all of my words that move you.

Guess Who Said It?

FitSugar — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 13:00:00 -0800

I know the NYC Marathon was over two weeks ago, but I recently saw this quote and it made me laugh. Which actor said this after the race:

"I'll probably celebrate by eating my own body weight in raw dough."

Ruby: The Story of a 500-Pound Woman

FitSugar — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 11:00:00 -0800

Ruby weighs 487 pounds. She doesn't know how she got that big, but she knows it is time to do something about all that weight before it kills her. A new reality TV series, bearing the eponymous title Ruby, is about the life or death story of this woman's struggle to survive. The show premieres this Sunday, Nov. 9, at 8/7c on the Style Network. To see a sneak peek, check out the video below.

I'm wondering how you feel about the concept behind this show and following an obese woman's weight-loss journey. Do you see it as an inspiration to live healthy, or is it degrading and insensitive to people with weight issues? It could be the Biggest Loser without all the game play. Are you going to tune in?

Fitness Tees to Make You Chuckle

FitSugar — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 14:45:00 -0800

There are definitely some cool inspirational T-shirts out there when it comes to fitness, but these, are well, not so cool. Check out these weird and funny designs. Do you think you'd ever wear them?

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Words That Move You...

FitSugar — Fri, 02 Nov 2007 16:45:00 -0700

Sometimes all it takes is a few good words to get you moving...

"Life has no limitations, except the ones you make."

-Les Brown

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Words That Move You...

FitSugar — Wed, 24 Oct 2007 16:30:00 -0700

Sometimes all it takes is a few good words to get you moving...

"I always loved running... it was something you could do by yourself, and under your own power. You could go in any direction, fast or slow as you wanted, fighting the wind if you felt like it, seeking out new sights just on the strength of your feet and the courage of your lungs."

-Jesse Owens, 1936 Olympic Gold Medal Winner

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Healthy Dose Link Time!!!!!

FitSugar — Mon, 10 Sep 2007 11:00:00 -0700

That's Fit exposes fast food photo doctoring. And you thought magazine covers were bad.

Health Bolt has the skinny on the science of deja vu.

diet blog has some crazy stats on how your job could be making you fat. Job stress and obesity seem forever linked.

Curious what a week at a fancy spa can do for your running? Complete Running Network has some eccentric tales for you.

YumSugar wants you to enjoy tomatoes while they are still tasty. Check out this recipe for Stuffed Tomatoes. My mouth is watering right now!

Back in Skinny Jeans shares the worst gym ad ever!

Fitness Fixation has some sweetly emotional motivation going on! Enough for you and your friends!

About: Yoga has something to say about the yoga facelift!

fitPod's "SlamminJammin" 50 minute, free music mix will definitely help you meet your fall fitness goals!

Leslie at the Weighting Game has something to say about the discovery of the "skinny" gene.

Mark's Daily Apple weighs in on The Raw Food Diet.

It is a day of inspirational posts! Elastic Waist waxes poetic on the notion of "personal best" and weight loss goals vs. fitness goals!

The Skinny Website dishes on Michelle Pfeiffer and her relationship with Krispy Kreme donuts.

girlawhirl has finally found the perfect yoga mat bag.