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Step off the Beaten Track...Not Your Old Fashioned 5K

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These are not your average Joe kind of races... these are some of our favorites across the country... Featuring.... (Did we mention that Mavi Bandz will be rocking out at the Expo??) www.hustleupthehancock.org Each year more than 4,000 people climb to the top of John Hancock Center to raise funds for lung disease research, advocacy and education.  You can choose from two climbing categories--full climb (94 floors) or half climb (52 floors).  This will be the leg workout of a lifetime!  There is also an amazing post race party.  This promises to be a good time for a great cause! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ www.ms50.com This is an ultra race...the course features soft dirt trails, pine needle paths, and fire roads on 12.5 and 6.1 mile loops through the piney woods. The 20 K runners do the long loop and are finished. The 50K runners run the big loop twice, and finish on

Roses, Cupid, and Everything Cute

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    This is the week that everyone puts on their red shirts, pink scarves, and heart sweaters.  Every little girl around town has the cutest little red bows placed perfectly in her precious pigtails.  This is the week where Valentine's cards are filled out and dinner reservations are made.  To most, this week signifies love, romance, or perhaps just the simplicity of conversation hearts.  Whether you are single, married, or have a gaggle of children, it is a holiday that signifies happiness and smiles.    Pinterest is exploding this time of year with the greatest Valentine's Day boxes, cute teacher gifts, romantic ideas, and decorating tips for your mantel.  It's truly amazing the creativity that some people have when it comes to holiday ideas!  There is no limit to what you can make, bake, or find in your craft closet for Valentine's Day.  If you are running on empty for some fresh and new Heart Day excitement, look no further!  There is something for ever