Fitness For You

A network created for individuals who desire to make Fitness a part of their life -share ideas, motivate and inspire yourself and others!

Members

  • Benjamin Kovach
  • Maureen Kerin
  • Linda
  • Brooke Wears
  • Kristy Tartaglia
  • Diane Colozzi
  • Derek Pierce
  • Nicole Tartaglia
  • Ashley Wicks
  • Kathy Kline
  • trinity amendolari
  • Ines
  • Kim Graziano
  • Elizabeth W Robinson
  • Sue Kiehl
  • Matthew Kovach
  • Shari Grant
  • Linda Owens
  • Kathleen C Ferguson
  • Kristin D'Appolonia

MOTIVATIONS

Believe deep down in your heart that you're destined to do great things.
Joe Paterno, Head football coach of Penn State University

We create our tomorrows by what we dream today

"Your training partners are key to your success, and friendships based on your runs together are strong."Bill Rodgers

When people believe in boundaries they become part of them. -- Don Cherry

To succeed... you need to find something to hold on to, something to motivate you, something to inspire you.

Visualize yourself accomplishing the task at hand.
-- Scott Beare


What you get by achieving your goals is not as important as what you become by achieving your goals.
-- Zig Ziglar


What you are will show in what you do.-- Thomas A. Edison

Just remember, you can do anything you set your mind to, but it takes action, perseverance, and facing your fears.-- Gillian Anderson

LAKE EFFECT RUN CLUB NEWS

http://lakeeffectrunclub.wordpress.com

Check out the LAKE EFFECT website for GROUP RUN INFORMATION!!!!Most group runs will take place on SATURDAYS!

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Welcome to Fitness For You!

Hi and welcome to Fitness For You! I am Patty and many of you know me as an Instructor at a few local Fitness Centers. Some of you know me from running or from Boot Camp at the Park. Others heard about this site while I was a Guest Instructor at Red Mountain Spa in Utah or from friends! How ever you got here, I am happy that you are!

I have been "in Fitness" for as long as I can remember! And for me, that is a long time! Fitness; Wellness are my passions! I receive great personal satisfaction in helping others attain individual goals for Fitness and Wellness. Whether it be in a group exercise class, a Personal Training session, or running miles and miles to train for a race I want to bring out the best in each person - to push each just beyond their perceived limits!

I created this site for "us" - Fitness and Wellness minded people. We all know how important it is to keep balance in our lives and to make Fitness a part of this balance. However, this is not without challenges! Life is busy and sometimes we forget to make time for ourselves and one of the first things that we might let go of is our Fitness regimen! This is especially true if we have somehow made our "life" fitness rather than making fitness a 'part of our life'.

This site can be a resource for you. Stop in to get some tips and ideas to keep exercise fun! I welcome everyone to share ideas - let us know about new classes, websites and DVDs and other resources for new fitness activities and trends.

This site can be a place to ask questions related to general exercise, running, nutrition and whatever else relates to being in a better state of Wellness. We will have many resources for answers!

This site can be your place to come for motivation and to motivate others. One of the most important characteristics for a successful Fitness program is MOTIVATION! All of us are in this for SUCCESS and we can attain this as a virtual team!

I encourage you to become a member - it is all free! Make sure to introduce yourself in the forum, invite your friends and join one of the groups.

This site is "For YOU". Take from it what will be most useful to you!


Forum

Brooke Wears

Speed Training 3 Replies

Started by Brooke Wears. Last reply by Brooke Wears Jan 9.

Patricia Hendry

ANOTHER NEW YEAR! 1 Reply

Started by Patricia Hendry. Last reply by Bethany Titus Jan 9.

Katie Clark

Tips for beginning runners 6 Replies

Started by Katie Clark. Last reply by Christina Jun 21, 2011.

Blog Posts

Patricia Hendry

FREEZING SUNDAY RECAP - January 22nd

Note to self....when the weather report states mild temperaures in the 30's REMEMBER it most likely means AFTER NOON!  YIKES!!!!  It was FREEZING today!

Thank you to.....Bethany, Ann, Christine, Jen, Linda, Kim, Twilite, Gabrielle, Jessica, Carol, and Brooke for joining me for the Group run We made it through the COLD however, the terrain lefty MUCH to be desired!  I think we will keep to ROAD running unless…

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Posted by Patricia Hendry on January 22, 2012 at 8:02pm

Patricia Hendry

TEN RUNNERS + COLD WEATHER + PLANNED COURSE = GREAT GROUP RUN!!

Lucky us!  The weather held out for another nonsnowy group run!  However, at the start and by the lake it was

C-H-I-L-L-Y!!!!

Thank you - KIM, LISA (welcome back to outdoor running - we sssssssoooooo missed you!!!!), MIKE,…

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Posted by Patricia Hendry on January 8, 2012 at 10:31pm

Patricia Hendry

NEW YEAR'S DAY BOOT CAMP! (And group run New Year's Eve!!)

Well...here we are folks........2012! Can you believe it!?!?!?!?!  I will be writing my 2012 Forum this week - be thinnking of your goals to post!

Big THANK YOU to all that joined me on New Year's Day for Boot Camp!  The weather was just PERFECT!!!  Many of the participants are making this an annual event (right Becky!?!?!?!) - what a way to start the NEW YEAR!!!

Kim, Bethany, Carol,…

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Posted by Patricia Hendry on January 2, 2012 at 9:34pm

Patricia Hendry

PRE-HOLIDAY RUN AND BOOT CAMP RECAP - SUNDAY DECEMBER 18th

 

HAPPY

HOLIDAYS!!!!…

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Posted by Patricia Hendry on December 18, 2011 at 3:00pm

Todd Robertson

Boston 2012 - Mav's Journey

Hi everyone.

I recently received fantastic news as I was selected by Children's Hospital Boston to run on their Miracle for Miles team for the Boston Marathon 2012. I started running in 2008 and have worked my way up to complete a full marathon distance. I have now completed 4 full marathons, the latest one was the 2011 Mohawk Hudson Marathon in Albany, NY. During my training, I have learned that earning a Boston Qualifying (BQ) time, while possible, would take away…
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Posted by Todd Robertson on November 2, 2011 at 6:20pm

Notes

Boston Marathon

The Boston Marathon

 

A marathon by definition is: a long-distance race; a footrace run on an open course usually of 26 miles 385 yards (42.2 kilometers); a race other than a…

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Created by Patricia Hendry Apr 24, 2010 at 4:42pm. Last updated by Patricia Hendry Apr 11, 2011.

WHAT DO YOU SEE???

WHAT DO YOU SEE?

PROMOTING A POSITIVE BODY IMAGE…

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Created by Patricia Hendry Feb 15, 2010 at 9:12pm. Last updated by Patricia Hendry Feb 16, 2010.

RUNNING TIP - Marathon fueling = Part 2

Running Tip: Marathon Fueling (Part 2: Nutrition)

 

The last tip addressed hydration needs for the marathon, so now we’ll discuss nutrition. Recommendations for caloric intake during your race vary anywhere from 150 to 280 calories per hour. The majority of those calories should come from…

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Created by Patricia Hendry Sep 21, 2009 at 10:00pm. Last updated by Patricia Hendry Sep 22, 2009.

RUNNING TIP - MARATHON FUELING - PART 1 - HYDRATION

 

This is one of the more difficult topics to address for many reasons. First of all, there’s a whole lot of personal variability with the parameters involved. If a 120-lb female and 220-lb male are both going to run a marathon in 3:30, there is a good chance that their training programs will look pretty similar. They will both include an adequate number of long runs in their training…

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Created by Patricia Hendry Aug 12, 2009 at 10:04pm. Last updated by Patricia Hendry Aug 13, 2009.

Some Running Training Tips

Hi Runners! FIRST!!!! GREAT NEWS!!!! We thought that one of our members - Christine - had a torn meniscus!!! Well the results are in and she DOES NOT have a torn meniscus!!!!!! WOOHOO!!! Most likely RUNNER'S KNEE and if you all Google it you will know what it feels like and the possible causes. She may not be ready for Steamtown but MAYBE Philly!?!?!?! I know there are some of you planning on Philly and I told Christine that if she could run it I would run it too! Party in Philly!!!!!!!!…

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Created by Patricia Hendry Jul 22, 2009 at 10:03pm. Last updated by Patricia Hendry Jul 23, 2009.

LESS May Be MORE - Simple changes work!

LESS May be MORE – Simple Changes go a LONG way!!!!

 

It seems that many people live in a world of “all or nothing” – partly due to challenges in having enough time to ‘fit everything in’.  This thought process may lead to establishing some poor habits when it comes to exercise…

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Created by Patricia Hendry Jun 15, 2009 at 3:07pm. Last updated by Patricia Hendry Jun 15, 2009.

Fitness Tip # 7 - Conclusing of Flexibility/Stretching (Pilates and Yoga)

The last Fitness Tip provided information regarding the third component of a complete exercise program – Flexibility/stretching.  As stated, this is one of the overlooked components as many people don’t feel they have the time to allocate to it.  We skimp on the stretching by just doing it during (at best) a workout rather than making it a workout…

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Created by Patricia Hendry Apr 15, 2009 at 4:08pm. Last updated by Patricia Hendry Apr 25, 2009.

Running Tip #9 - Need for Speed! By; Joe B.

We should all add a component of speedwork to our training regimen, whether you are simply jogging or even walking for fitness, or you are a serious/competitive runner. Speedwork, short intervals or bursts of high intensity running, will improve your cardiovascular fitness, and will ultimately burn more calories per mile than lower intensity training (thanks to the metabolic “after-burn” effect). And guess what -- speedwork makes you a faster…

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Created by Patricia Hendry Apr 1, 2009 at 4:25pm. Last updated by Patricia Hendry Apr 1, 2009.

Fitness Tip #6 - 3rd Component of a complete Exercise Program - Flexibility/Stretching

To conclude the series on the Components to a Complete Exercise Program, I want to address the most overlooked, yet very important component, Flexibility/Stretching.

One of the most common reasons for not incorporating this component into a workout routine and/or schedule is “not enough time”.  This attitude is one of the reasons that there are many injuries related to exercise and sports. Couple this…

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Created by Patricia Hendry Mar 15, 2009 at 9:24pm. Last updated by Patricia Hendry Mar 16, 2009.

Running Tip #8 - Tempo Runs

So far we’ve discussed Easy runs, Long runs and Hill runs. In each of these cases the name itself gives you some pretty good insight into what the run is all about. But what the heck is a…

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Created by Patricia Hendry Mar 12, 2009 at 9:17pm. Last updated by Patricia Hendry Mar 13, 2009.

 
 
 

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January 29th - GROUP RUN - SUNDAY at Aspen Liverpool - Seneca Mall Plaza

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Hopefully the weather will be OK for an outdoor GROUP TRAINING RUN! 9:45AM - Meeting at Aspen - Liverpool1/2 marathon trainees - we have a 10-miler for this week! Others - you chose from shorter distances that will be offered!Written course directions will be available for all!All levels of runner welcome!IF the roads are snow covered I will be running inside but will get anyone running outside coordinated with the routes, etc. I really have to be careful with my knee as I have a few good…See More
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January 29th - GROUP RUN - SUNDAY at Aspen Liverpool - Seneca Mall Plaza

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Hopefully the weather will be OK for an outdoor GROUP TRAINING RUN! 9:45AM - Meeting at Aspen - Liverpool1/2 marathon trainees - we have a 10-miler for this week! Others - you chose from shorter distances that will be offered!Written course directions will be available for all!All levels of runner welcome!IF the roads are snow covered I will be running inside but will get anyone running outside coordinated with the routes, etc. I really have to be careful with my knee as I have a few good…See More
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7th Annual SHAMROCK RUN - TIPP HILL at Burnet Park

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JOIN 100's and 100's of others for this 4-mile primer for the Spring running season!  Run through the street of Tipperary Hill - yes...this means hills ... and past many Irish bars!  After the race visit some of those bars!$20 through March 2nd$30 March 3-9$35 Race day Fun run for the KIDS - 10AM start time4-mile race - 11AM start timeSee More
Kim Graziano is attending Patricia Hendry's event Thursday
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Thanks, Patty. I love your classes....the best workouts:))
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January 29th - GROUP RUN - SUNDAY at Aspen Liverpool - Seneca Mall Plaza

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Hopefully the weather will be OK for an outdoor GROUP TRAINING RUN! 9:45AM - Meeting at Aspen - Liverpool1/2 marathon trainees - we have a 10-miler for this week! Others - you chose from shorter distances that will be offered!Written course directions will be available for all!All levels of runner welcome!IF the roads are snow covered I will be running inside but will get anyone running outside coordinated with the routes, etc. I really have to be careful with my knee as I have a few good…See More
Bethany Titus is attending Patricia Hendry's event Thursday
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