Signing up for a fitness event, whether it's to walk or jog a 5K, The Mini or a charity event such as a dance marathon or Parkinson's Disease Boxing Event is a fun and powerful way to stay motivated and  not drop out or quit your fitness activity by February, like many people with good intentions Jan. 1st end up doing!

One of my favorite local events, The Geist 5K & Half Marathon, is now open for registration. The 7th annual race will be on Saturday, May 17th. www.geisthalf.com  Grab a friend, or join Team INSPIRED BY FITNESS (Pictured above from 2013 Geist 5K) and gear up for an awesome, fun, community fitness event where you can walk, jog or run at your own pace, one step at a time!