Kimberly Garrison

WHILE FEBRUARY is the shortest month of the year, it is not short on celebrations: Valentine's Day, Black History Month, Presidents Day, Groundhog Day and, since 2004, "Go Red for Women Day."

Go Red Day is tomorrow, so do your part to support the fight against heart disease in women by wearing red.

In case you've forgotten, coronary heart disease is the single largest killer of all Americans. About every 26 seconds an American will suffer a coronary event, and about every minute someone will die from one, says the American Heart Association. It estimates that the direct and indirect cost of cardiovascular disease in the United States in 2007 will be a whopping $431.8 billion.

THURDAY, FEB. 15, 2007

• 3:00 p.m. KEMPER PARK 2007 BIKE RIDE: 13-14 mph, 25-40 miles. Start at Kemper Park, 905 Valley Road, Warminster, PA. We'll continue to hope for good weather and ride farther with the increasing light. No ride in rain or snow. Call to confirm in case of temps below 25 F. Contact David C. Atkins at 215-675-4597.
• 6:00 p.m. GROUP TRAINER BIKE RIDE: Every Tuesday and Thursday night thru the winter, unless circumstances prohibit, there is a group trainer ride 6:10 at Cycle Sport. We follow training videos for a 40min to 1hr workout, not including warm up and cool down. People wishing to "ride" with us need only bring their bike and trainer. The workout is as hard or easy as you wish, so riders of all abilities are welcome. Contact Harry at 610-565-9535.
• 6:30 p.m. TRAIL RUNS: Trail Run Thursdays Runs consist of approximately 4 to 5 miles of unique trails varying in degrees of difficulty, but all within the serene confines of the Wissahickon Valley. NO FEES, no shirts, no pants required. All runners, speeds, skill levels welcome! Fun food and Cash Bar afterwards courtesy of the Valley Green Inn/Wissahickon (meet in front of Valley Green Inn). Call 215-849-9080.
• 7:00 p.m. WOMEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL: Delaware plays UNC Wilmington at the Bob Carpenter Center, Newark, DE. Call 302-UD1-HENS.
• 7:00 p.m. WOMEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL: Saint Joseph’s plays St. Bonaventure at the Alumni Memorial Fieldhouse, Philadelphia. Call 610-660-1712.
• 7:00 p.m. WOMEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL: Temple plays Saint Louis at the Liacouras Center, Philadelphia. Call 215-204-5040.

Here's the latest Philly Fitness and Health Podcast. This week Kimberly talks to Khummit Hatshepsitu, author of Healing the Spirit, about colon health and the differing nutritional needs of people of different ancestry. Be fit, be strong and be your best with Philly Fitness and Health.

THURSDAY, FEB. 22, 2007

• 3:00 p.m. KEMPER PARK 2007 BIKE RIDE: 13-14 mph, 25-40 miles. Start at Kemper Park, 905 Valley Road, Warminster, PA. We"ll continue to hope for good weather and ride farther with the increasing light. No ride in rain or snow. Call to confirm in case of temps below 25 F. Contact David C. Atkins at 215-675-4597.
• 6:30 p.m. TRAIL RUNS: Trail Run Thursdays Runs consist of approximately 4 to 5 miles of unique trails varying in degrees of difficulty, but all within the serene confines of the Wissahickon Valley. NO FEES, no shirts, no pants required. All runners, speeds, skill levels welcome! Fun food and Cash Bar afterwards courtesy of the Valley Green Inn/Wissahickon (meet in front of Valley Green Inn). Call 215-849-9080.
• 6:30 p.m. TRAIL BY NIGHT BIKE RIDE: Leave Corner Ketch Development (call for directions) for a ride on paved or gravel roads through the White Clay Preserve. You need a hybrid or mountain bike with a set of good lights for the front and at least a flicker light for the rear. There are a few spots where there are ruts in the road so a 10W light beam for the front should be used at a minimum. Bring your sense of adventure. NO GO if the temp is below 40 degrees at the start of the ride (www.weather.com for Newark, DE). We"re afraid of ice forming in spots that may be hard to see. For more information, contact Mario Nappa at ibikealot@gmail.com or 302-239-1179.
• 7:00 p.m. WOMEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL: Delaware plays James Madison at Bob Carpenter Center, Newark, DE. Call 302-UD1-HENS.
• 7:00 p.m. WOMEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL: Drexel plays Northeastern at Daskalakis Athletic Center, Philadelphia. Call 215-895-1999.
• 7:00 p.m. WOMEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL: La Salle plays Charlotte at the Tom Gola Arena, Philadelphia. Call 215-951-5170.
• 7:30 p.m. BEGINNER'S SALSA CLASS: Centre for Well Being, 7880 Oxford Ave., Philadelphia. This is not an on-going class, class will span for 6 weeks on Thursday Nights. Call 215-745-4025.

Here's the latest Philly Fitness and Health Podcast. Kimberly talks to Christian Klemash, author of How to Succeed in the Game of Life. Klemash explains how he conceived and created the collection of interviews with the world's greatest coaches on the common factors of success, and the life path that led him there. Be fit, be strong and be your best with Philly Fitness and Health.

Here's the latest Philly Fitness and Health Podcast. Kimberly talks to Barbara Gleaton, Philadelphia's premier pole dancer, about this new and sensual form of fitness. Gleaton addresses the stereotypes people have of pole dancers and explains why for some women it can be the perfect workout. Be fit, be strong and be your best with Philly Fitness and Health.

THURSDAY, MARCH 1, 2007

• 8:45 a.m. NUTRITION INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING-MT. HOLLY 2007: 895 Rancocas Road, Suite 3, Mount Holly, NJ. Meet for individual counseling with a registered dietitian who will work with your food preferences & develop a strategy to achieve your goals. Nutrition advice for diabetes, allergies, gastrointestinal disorders, etc. Different fee plans are available depending upon the number of visits you need. Please note that our cancellation policy requires 48 hours advance notice, so that we may make this appointment time available to another patient, otherwise you will be charged $25. For an appointment, call toll-free 1-888-Virtua-3 (1-888-847-8823). *Please note: Some appointments are reserved for gestational patients.
• 11:15 a.m. NUTRITION INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING-VOORHEES 2007: One Carnie Blvd., Voorhees, NJ. Meet for individual counseling with a registered dietitian who will work with your food preferences & develop a strategy to achieve your goals. Nutrition advice for diabetes, allergies, gastrointestinal disorders, etc. Different fee plans are available depending upon the number of visits you need. Please note that our cancellation policy requires 48 hours advance notice, so that we may make this appointment time available to another patient, otherwise you will be charged $25. For an appointment, call toll-free 1-888-Virtua-3 (1-888-847-8823). *Please note: Some appointments are reserved for gestational patients.
• 3:00 p.m. KEMPER PARK BIKE RIDE 2007: 13-14 mph, 25-40 miles. Start at Kemper Park, 905 Valley Road, Warminster, PA. We'll continue to hope for good weather and ride farther with the increasing light. No ride in rain or snow. Call to confirm in case of temps below 25 F. Contact David C. Atkins at 215-675-4597.
• 7:00 p.m. WOMEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL: Drexel plays George Mason at the Daskalakis Athletic Center, Philadelphia. Call 215-895-1999.
• 7:00 p.m. NEW BEGINNINGS WEIGHT LOSS SURGERY ORIENTATION: Barry D. Brown Health Educ Center, 106 Carnie Blvd., Voorhees, NJ. An introductory education class for patients preparing for weight loss surgery. There is no commitment at the session to enroll into the New Beginnings program. It covers program expectations, preparation for surgery & care after the procedure. To register, call toll-free 1-888-Virtua-3 (1-888-847-8823). *Friends/family need to be registered due to room constraints.
• 8:00 p.m. FIDDLEKICKS PRESENTS SPRING FEETBEAT: Appalachian Clogging & percussive dance concert with audience participation, Harold Prince Theater, Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts, 3680 Walnut Street, Philadelphia. Call 215-643-4397.