Happy Valentines Day, But #BYOB!

Western popular culture is a bit obsessed with the pursuit of thin. We obsess over workouts, diets, Biggest Loser-type weight loss competitions all under the guise of a single definition of beauty.


And while the conspiracy of using thinness as a proxy for health is the subject for a different post, we wanted to take a moment to tell you something most fitness outlets might not:

You are not a pear. You are not a triangle, a rectangle, an apple or any inanimate thing. Your body type is exactly that ... yours, which makes your body especially unique and beautiful indeed.

Beauty may be in the eye of the beholder, but your body and your beauty is beholden to no one! Sure, spend time getting your body as strong and healthy as you can, but remember to love your beautiful body for every thing it is rather than shaming it for what it isn't. Remember to #BYOB, Behold your own beauty! :)

FAIRFIELD WINS SFC II (SOFITCITY II, SOLANO COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIP)

FAIRFIELD — The city of Fairfield is fit.

The city took first place in the second annual SoFitCity challenge Saturday, with more than 800 registered participants competing in 5K or 10K runs, respectively.

Both runs and a family fun mile began near the Solano Town Center mall with both the 5K and 10K runs sending participants into Fairfield.

For John Milne, 81, of American Canyon, the day was a celebration of being fit.

Milne completed the 10K run, which required runners and walkers to utilize the Linear Park pathway as they weaved their way through Fairfield. 

After completing the 6.2 miles, Milne found time to dance with his wife, Billie, to the live music provided.

Milne said that he did have fun competing in the 10K and felt that the hardest part was the last mile.

“I’m proud of him,” Billie Milne said.

“I told him that he is going to use up every part of his body before he leaves this place,” Billie Milne said with a laugh.

Fairfield resident Claudia Wilde said that she decided to participate in the 5K race for one special reason: to receive the after-race medal.

“I really wanted the medal,” Wilde said with a laugh, after competing in her first SoFitCity challenge. “But I also wanted to help support the great things that are happening here.”

“I see a lot of kids here and it’s great to get them active,” Wilde said.

As competitors finished their respective races, they were cheered on by spectators and race volunteers alike at the finish line, which was located near the Sports Authority store in the mall.

The Salvation Army was on hand to provide after-race energy food for the competitors.

Proceeds from the event will benefit the Solano County Library Foundation and area other nonprofits, according to a pre-race press release. 

Suisun City slipped to third place after winning last year’s inaugural challenge. Vacaville claimed second place.

Each participant who crossed the finish line earned one point for his/her city of residence and a race medal.

Reach John Glidden at 427-6981 or jglidden@dailyrepublic.net. Follow him on Twitter at www.twitter.com/glid24.

SOLANO TOWN CENTER and KUIC HOST FAIRFIELD CITY RALLY FOR COUNTY RUN

Fairfield, CA – On Saturday, September 21, 2013 KUIC Radio and the Solano Town Center are hosting an all-city team rally for the upcoming Fittest City Challenge event later this month.

The event is free to the public and will include Zumba workouts, a Body Combat class with 24hr Fitness, and a ton of free prizes with the KUIC prize wheel!

“These city rally events are so important,” says Elicia Stewart, SOFITCITY organizer. We are striving to re define what our county thinks about fitness and health. True health is matter of heart and not a matter of looks.”

DETAILS               

• ·         Totally FREE
• ·         From 1p – 3p: Solano Town Center (Formerly Westfield Mall, 1350 Travis Blvd, Fairfield, CA)
• ·         Pre-party for SOFIT’s Run This Town 5K

·         Register online for the 5K walk/run at www.SOFITCITY.com

SOFITCITY presented by Kaiser Permanente is scheduled for September 28, 2013, National Family Health & Fitness Day.  The event will be held in Fairfield, CA and will include a Mayor’s Cup, Police vs Fire, and Armed Services challenge. 

For more information visit SOFITCITY.com.

                                    

SALVATION ARMY’s KROC CENTER RALLIES CITY FOR LOCAL CHAMPIONSHIP

On Saturday, September 14, 2013 the Salvation Army Kroc Center is motivating Suisun City to #DEFENDSUISUN, a rally cry to encourage Suisun City residents to participate in the annual SOFITCITY 5K/10K Championship for health, and the distinction of being named the ‘Fittest City’ in Solano.

In 2012, Suisun City bested the other six Solano County cities and became the SOFITCITY Challenge Champion by having the greatest number of finishers present.  The Kroc Center is leading the charge to help the community repeat the performance. The rally event features outdoor fitness classes, a fun Kroc-Stacle course, music, team photos and more!

DETAILS               

         ·  FREE

         ·  10 a.m to Noon

         ·  Kroc Center, 586 E. Wigeon Way, Suisun City

         ·    Pre-party for SOFIT’s Run This Town 5K

         ·    Or Register online www.SOFITCITY.com

SOFITCITY presented by Kaiser Permanente is scheduled for September 28, 2013, National Family Health & Fitness Day.  The event will be held in Fairfield, CA and will include a Mayor’s Cup, Police vs Fire, and Armed Services challenge. For more information visit SOFITCITY.com.

SOFITCITY 5K 10K CHAMPIONSHIP

County wide run unites region for health

Organizers of the SOFITCITY 5K/10K, presented by Kaiser Permanente, have launched new challenges for an even bigger celebration at the annual county competition walk/run event held at the Solano Town Center in Fairfield, CA on Saturday, September 28, 2013.

SOFITCITY welcomes rival cities to compete for the largest number of finishers to win the county trophy in the name of health, civic pride and fun. Last year’s inaugural event saw approximately one thousand runners, with Suisun City winning the trophy with the largest percentage of residents participating. “This event is about citizens coming together in a grass roots effort to build a healthier community,” says event organizer Jessica Adele. “A healthier community is not only physically active, but also civically active in meeting the concerns of the community.” Two major concerns for the region are the obesity and diabetes statistics. Solano County has the highest rate of adult diabetes in California at 9.8%, while Napa obesity statistics outrank the nine bay area counties, according to recent study conducted by UCLA Center for Health Policy & Research. “SOFITCITY is just one part of a grand community initiative to change these numbers,” says Adele. No easy task, the SOFTICTY event is bolstered with the support of several organizations and all three healthcare providers including Sutter Health, NorthBay Healthcare and Kaiser Permanente. 

 “SOFITCITY was so much fun last year,” said Dilenna Harris, Kaiser Permanente Public Affairs Manager. “And we are proud to support the SOFITCITY mission to build a fitter Solano. We believe community-partnerships are the essence of a fitter community, and SOFITCITY is one of many local prevention-driven programs that we support.” New this year is an Armed Services Challenge, Police versus Fire Department Challenge, a Mayor’s Cup award and a costume contest. In addition to live music, 5K and 10K Finishers can look forward to finisher medals at the conclusion of the race. Sutter Health is sponsoring the Health & Fitness expo at the event, while NorthBay Healthcare is honoring new runners with finisher medals. "We understand how daunting a first timed event can be," says Brett Johnson, president of NorthBay Healthcare Foundation. "By celebrating new runners and walkers in their first 5K, we hope to motivate residents everywhere to even greater health and fitness success."

Fleet Feet Vacaville is providing a beginners runners course and several prizes, while other sponsors like the Salvation Army Kroc Center are sponsoring a massive kid zone play area.“What’s great about this concept is that it’s inclusive,” says race director, Todd Rewick. “It’s a party for folks who like live music and dancing, it’s a kid’s event for children fundraising for their schools, and it’s a championship event for runners here for the medal or seeking a title.” Funds raised from registration benefit the Solano County Library Foundation and other area nonprofits that promote fit minds and fit bodies for a fitter community. Who will win the title for 2013 fittest city? Well, the city that puts their best foot forward. See you there!

For more information on this year's event, visit WWW.SOFITCITY.COM

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