Jerry Racke was a vice principal at my high school here in Kentucky. It was quite remarkable, the whole school was abuzz with excitement because Jerry MADE THE US OLYMPIC TEAM!!!

Hi, I am Bill Stadnik from Louisville, KY...hometown of Muhammed Ali. I can remember when the then, young Cassius Clay, won the 1960 light heavyweight Olympic Gold Medal. And I also recall in 1996 when he showed the signs of Parkinsons Disease as he lit the Olympic Flame in Atlanta. After meeting him recently, I was glad to see the "flame" or spirit still burning in his eyes.

Susan"s anwers to questions:

What is your favorite color? Navy blue
What is your favorite dessert? Carrot cake
What is your dream car? Honda Accord fully loaded
What is your most important Fitness Goal? To loose weight and feel healthy
What is the most interesting part of the VitaLife Fitness Center? Listening to the Podcasts and Ipod. I never would have had an Ipod if not for the Fitness Center.
What is the best thing that has ever happened to you? Having a best friend - Julie. She is like a sister & I joined the group because of her.

Hi all,

Everybody likes rewards and do we HAVE REWARDS at www.vitalifefitness.com. You can earn ipoints for almost everything you do here on the site. You get ipoints for uploading a run or downloading a podcast, inviting a friend to join you in LEAP or even just checking in to see what's going on around the community. Every now and then you can redeem your ipoints for cool prizes or products. Think of them like frequent flyer miles. Then there are trophies. Trophies appear like magic in your trophy case when you do things for your fitness such as uploading your first run or logging 50 miles.

   March of 2007, I joined Curves.  I have a record of attendence of 73 visits.

   October  of 2007, I joined Ipod fitness.  I have a total of 70 runs.

  I have been a lot more consistant with Ipod fitness.  I love the Challenges. I love the site.  Most of all I love the fact it never closes for the night.

Right now I am looking forward to Boot camp.

                                                       Good luck to us all.

Happy New Year to you all!

I wish for each and every one of you and your families a very happy, healthy and prosperous new year.

I want to share with you a quote from Denis Watley on setting goals. 

Let's Get This Party Started On Tuesday Night!  Join In on the conference call and webinar.  Special Incentive Random Drawing for participants- YOU CAN WIN AN IPOD CHARGER AND SYNC CABLE.

It runs for 6 weeks through 2/26 and in order to qualify for the drawing of the Grand Prize of a New Ipod Nano you must do the following:

I joined the IpodFitnessCenter in June and have logged a walk/run every day since then.  I am so driven to not miss a day and I have really felt a difference in my health.  My blood pressure is stabilizing and I feel great!  I look forward each day to "logging my time".

I am always on the lookout for simple messages that people can us to improve their lives.  Sometimes I think that people can get caught up in high profile sports or the exploits from our own youth and think that wellness and fitness can only be achieved by a regimented routine.  Granted, many do need to make some serious changes to right a sinking ship.  But for most, just a few small steps taken in our days lives can make a huge difference in feeling GREAT versus feeling...well, just normal.

The Internet is one of the best tools available for exercisers to track your progress and accountability to your exercise program.  With websites like http://www.ipodfitnesscenter.com/ you can track your exercise using an ipod nano and nike plus sports kit and access to the Internet. It's free, it's easy and it's a great way to hold yourself accountable.

"The most important thing about goals is having one."

 Those Lincoln Highway Bonus Miles REALLY add up fast.  Way to go North Team!