Fitness resources


South Florida running and walking clubs

Run Miami :Creators of the ING Miami Marathon and Half Marathon.

South Florida Striders: : Non-profit organization and running club established in 1979. Offers regular Hollywood Beach Fun Run.

South Florida Running Forum : Information about several South Florida running clubs.

Fort Lauderdale Parks and Recreation Department: Walking and jogging guides to city parks.

Broward Parks and Recreation Division: Information on jogging and bicycle paths, racquetball and handball courts, and youth programs.

Fort Lauderdale A1A Marathon : Marathon, half-marathon, 5K walk/race and YMCA's kids race.

Runners Depot :Runners Depot www.runnersdepot.com: Marathons and half-marthons around Florida.

Greater Fort Lauderdale Road Runners:Non-profit group to promote running for health and exercise in Broward County. The club sponsors monthly fun runs, weekly group training runs, social get-togethers and races.

Front Runners Fort Lauderdale : Running, walking and inline skating group for gays and lesbians.


Triathlons

Florida Triathlon Directory: Information about current and past races.

Split Second Timing : Produces running and walking events using the ChampionChip timing device.

Florida Running : Florida Running and triathlon http://www.flrunning.com/: Running news and events.

Weston Jr Striders :A Weston, Fla., running club for kids and teens aged 8 and up: South Florida inline skating clubs.


In-line skating clubs

Beach Bladers: Weekly skates take place in the area between West Palm Beach and Fort Lauderdale.

South Beach Rollers: Lincoln Road skating club


Health and fitness programs

YMCA: Health and fitness programs for all ages including aerobics, acquatics, indoor cycling, personal training, summer camps for children.

Bicycle riding

Florida Track Cycling: Cycling events and information.

A1A Ride: South Florida bicycle club.

Bike Florida: Non-profit organization that promote safe cycling in the state of Florida. Holds a springtime week-long touring ride that travels from city to city throughout various parts of Florida.

Florida Bicycle Association: Promotes cyclists' rights and responsiblities. Information on bicycle clubs and cycling workshops.

Florida's Trails: Mountain biking trails and road bike rides in Florida


Canoeing and Kayaking

Florida Guide to Canoeing and Kayaking: Map of Florida's greenways and trails.


Diet and Nutrition

Eat Better America: Nutritional information from Bell Institute of Health and Nutrition and other experts.

eDietsNews: Diet success stories.

Basil and Spice: Author and book views on a healthy life.


Other Resources

Health Travel Network: Fitness resources for travelers.
Health and exercise events in South Florida

Health and exercise events in South Florida

Health
New Day Health Fair, includes memory screenings, flu and pneumonia shots, 1-4 p.m. Oct. 3, Faith Lutheran Church, 555 U.S. Highway 1, North Palm Beach. Free admission; vaccines are $25 each; bring insurance card. Call 561-844-0012.

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