Get ready, Richmond - you've been challenged. Sports Backers, the organizers of the region's most talked about fitness-inspired activities, is setting the bar high this year.
New Year's resolutions are tricky things. Research suggests that the reason most people fail at resolutions is because they attempt too many or the resolutions are too complex to be successful.
The 13th annual Ukrop's Monument Avenue 10k presented by MARTIN'S, named one of the country's top ten running races by USA Today, has opened entries to the March 31, 2012 event.
Thanks to the passion, creativity and hard work of local cyclists, RVA is quickly gaining a world-wide reputation for being a bike-loving city. The next few years will bring a variety of two-wheel-friendly initiatives from the city, a pro race expected to draw 450,000 visitors, bike-oriented charity events and lots of options for fun local rides.
Just before participating in the Richmond Half Marathon, James Center YMCA Operations Director, Lauren Reyes would still say, "I am one of those people that doesn't work out consistently." But that self-portrait is evolving. She and fellow Y employee and training team buddy, Jana Smith, had already reached a major goal of completing the Monument 10k this year, but had lost their momentum after the completion of the race.
Tucked away in the back office of a community bank, an idea began to grow. Richmond needed an online, comprehensive resource for family caregivers -- one that was truly actionable. Katie Gilstrap and Ted Ukrop made it happen.
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