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Hop On and vRide Through San Francisco
Sometimes when I am using the stationary bike at the gym, I get extremely bored. I often like to join a cycling class where the instruction guides me through the ride, because it makes the whole experience far less boring, but the class schedule does not always fit into my schedule.
Accelerade, the sports drink phenom, has created vRide, a virtual 18-mile bike ride through San Francisco (w00t, w00t), up and down the hills and through the winding streets.
Fee on Soft Drinks: Cool or Not?
One of the healthiest cities for women, San Francisco, is looking to take healthy to a whole new level.
Gavin Newsom, the mayor of San Francisco, has proposed charging big stores a fee when they sell any soft drinks with high-fructose corn syrup. The fee is still to be determined however, if the bill were approved, money generated from the fee would go toward a city program that emphasizes exercise, diet and other preventative health measures.
San Francisco Yoga Journal Conference
Attention newbie and experienced yogis! It's time to register for the 2008 San Francisco Yoga Journal Conference. It's January 18-21 so mark your calendars.
Acro Yoga: Do it With a Friend
I haven't been this excited about something in a long time. Acro Yoga blends the spiritual wisdom of Yoga, the loving kindness of Thai massage, and the energy and bliss of acrobatics. I can tell you, it's the most fun you can have with another person without the risk of getting pregnant.
"ACT"ivism: AIDS Walk
If you're interested in walking to benefit AIDS and HIV programs and organizations, why not sign up for the AIDS walk nearest you?
You can register online on each city's website:
Ft. Lauderdale: April 27, 2007 (better sign up for this one soon since it's coming up)
New York: May 20, 2007 (this one is right around the corner too)
San Francisco: July 15, 2007
Los Angeles: October 15, 2007
The walk is 10 km (6.2 miles), and takes about 2-3 hours to complete.
Fun Run in the Bay City: Presidio 10
I keep encouraging you all who are interested in competitive running to get started with a 5K but you also may want to try a fun run.
The Presidio 10 is a great fun run in the Bay Area that benefits The Guardsmen and The Ashyln Dyer Foundation. This family oriented run will take place on April 1, 2007 in the Presidio of San Francisco.
2007 San Francisco Yoga Conference
Yoga Journal is hosting the 4th annual San Francisco Yoga Conference, January 18-21, 2007 at the Hyatt Regency.
Here's a taste of some of the workshops and classes being offered:
Karma Flow: Seane Corn
Transformation of Body, Transformation of Mind: David Life (co-founder of Jivamukti)
Riding the Vinyasa Wave: Shiva Rea
For all 4 days, the price is $900.(Wow. That's a lot of dough.) If you are just interested in taking a couple of classes, check out the website for more info on pricing.
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Now Is the Time to Get Ready For the Slopes
Even though we're in the middle of Fall and I've yet to see any real signs of snow, experts say now is the time to get your butt in gear for Winter sports. Days on the slopes can be long and require a good amount of endurance, especially if you're the type who likes to visit the mountains for an extended weekend or even longer.
Veteran Winter Olympic athletes like ski racer Daron Rahlves and snowboarder Elena Hight recommend doing specific training for Winter sports six to eight weeks before the season starts.
Healthy Penises on the Streets of San Francisco
It is being reported that a recent advertising campaign done by San Francisco's Department of Health featuring cartoon characters shaped like male genitalia has actually encouraged more men to go get tested for syphilis. Since the campaign got started, infection rates have declined in San Francisco.
The campaigns ran on billboards and bus shelters and its recent success has inspired Seattle, Philadelphia, Los Angeles and Palm Springs to use similar ads.
Powderwh*re "Flakes" Gets You Psyched For Snow
I know it is still the middle of Fall, but here's a video that will make you wish it were Winter. Powderwh*re brings you their latest backcountry skiing video appropriately titled Flakes. Last Winter the production company filmed some of the best telemark skiers in the world, with the goal to "capture the joy and freedom that is powder skiing."
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