Month: August 2011

H2C newbie no more

Well, I survived. Last weekend, I was among the 15,000 people running in the Hood to Coast Relay. In 23 hours, I ran nearly 20 miles, got less than three hours of […]

Fisherman’s wish to fish fulfilled

Last week, I wrote a story about a 91-year-old man dying from heart disease. John Russell is a lifelong fisherman who hadn’t been on the water in three years. He ached […]

Send us your stories of recovery

Janel Pettit blogged earlier this week for Live Well about running her first half marathon since breaking her ankle on Mt. Hood on New Year's Day. She wrote an inspiring […]

Run Girl Run benefits girls’ self-esteem, fitness

Guest post by Janel Pettit I have to start off with a great social networking story. I met with some friends at a Tweetup last Tuesday and we got to talking […]

Run Girl Run benefits girls' self-esteem, fitness

Guest post by Janel Pettit I have to start off with a great social networking story. I met with some friends at a Tweetup last Tuesday and we got to talking […]

Volunteer to improve community health

On July 1 the Human Services Council in Vancouver started a new program to recruit volunteers age 18 and older. The council, which had previously only worked with volunteers at […]

Tips for a Hood to Coast newbie

Next Friday, I’ll be participating in the annual Hood to Coast relay for the first time, and I’m looking to veteran relay runners for advice. I’m not a running newbie – […]

Two races running on Salmon Creek Trail this weekend

Moxie Runners will hold its inaugural all-women's Run Girl Run race this weekend at the Sleep Country Amphitheater in Ridgefield. The event features a 5K and half marathon that takes […]

Back to school, recovery stories and teeth

What do back-to-school vaccines, addiction recovery stories and teeth have in common? They're all topics for Live Well in coming months. The Live Well advisory board met this morning to talk […]

Sensory friendly day at the fair

In addition to the Dairy Women milkshakes, curly fries and livestock, this year’s Clark County Fair will offer a sensory friendly event for developmentally disabled children. The Clark County Fair and […]

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