Runners are encouraged to wear their best St. Patrick’s Day attire to celebrate the occasion.
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Posted inThe Outdoors
What to Know About This Year’s Chilly Hilly Bike Ride
Cyclists, check your calendars (and maybe your wool socks), because the Cascade Bicycle Club’s 54th annual Chilly Hilly Bike Ride is rolling out on Feb. 22. The day will kick off with a ferry ride across the Sound to Bainbridge Island, where a 33-mile loop awaits. The route traces shoreline views of Seattle’s skyline, winds […]
Posted inAround West Sound
Run to Fight MS
The 2026 5K Fun Run for MS, organized by A2 Physical Therapy, is set for March 28 at Tacoma’s Titlow Trails. All ages are welcome to walk or run the 5K or a shorter 1 K at the fifth annual event. Proceeds benefit the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. MS is an unpredictable disease of the […]
Posted inGardeners Corner
Mindful Gardening: Techniques to Release Neck Tension While You Work
Spending hours in your garden sounds like a dreamy afternoon until neck pain develops. Holding your head at odd angles to dig or pull weeds can create discomfort that lingers the rest of the day. “Prolonged forward flexion — when your head and neck bend down toward the ground — puts stress on the upper […]
Posted inPeople & Places
Grand Opening YMCA at Marina Square
The YMCA celebrated the grand opening of its new 2,067-square-foot, adult-only fitness facility at Marina Square Suites on the Bremerton waterfront this past October. In partnership with Sound West Group (SWG), the state-of-the-art center offers advanced fitness equipment and seasonal outdoor classes. Located near the ferry and Quincy Jones Square, the facility boasts stunning waterfront […]
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How Bike Riding Can Help You Engage with Your Community During the Winter
Once winter arrives, many people put their bikes into storage. But, this doesn’t mean that you have to give up your rides. While the cold weather will require you to bundle up more, choosing to keep riding through the winter months provides you with some serious benefits for your mental and physical health. Taking a […]
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Why You Should Spend Time Outdoors in the Winter
Winter blues got you down? Spending time outside can help boost your mood and both your physical and mental health, research shows. “Getting outside in the wintertime can really help your state of mind,” says Kris Kiser, president of the TurfMutt Foundation, an organization that has spent the last 15 years advocating for outdoor living […]
Posted inAt Home
Tips for Getting a Good Night’s Rest
Did you know nearly 8 in 10 Americans are trying to improve their sleep this year? In a recent survey, nearly half ranked this goal as their number one priority. If getting better sleep is at the top of your list to improve your health, you may want to review habits which could be preventing […]
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Fight Back Against Parkinson’s with Rock Steady Boxing
It’s 3 p.m. on a Thursday and upstairs at Gig Harbor’s Tom Taylor YMCA, a group of about 23 men and women are gathering, pulling up chairs to face mirrors, laughing and checking in on each other while the music of Fleetwood Mac plays in the background. Assistant Rock Steady Boxing coach Jennifer “Taz” Vazquez […]