Human connection: an important piece of wellness

I am a part of all that I have met. – Alfred Tennyson All people crave a connection to others. We all just want to feel as if we matter, we want to fit in with someone, have people understand our true spirit. (This is one reason I believe that Facebook has become so popular; […]

Y Challenge connects people, transforms lives

Y Challenge connects people, transforms lives

(Rockwall County) The holidays can be a stressful time for almost everyone.  The Rockwall County Family YMCA recently hosted a Transformation Challenge, which helped participants get fit, healthy and ready for the holidays.  Many great participants signed up, both from our Y membership and from our staff.  One way that the YMCA is different is the sense of community […]

To run or not to run? That is the question

Even with a background in fitness, I have never been much of a runner.  I was a tall, skinny kid and although I was in basketball for one year in middle school, the running wore me out – I was a good shot, but I had no endurance and my skinny, little body had no power.  […]

Toyota US Open Triathlon to draw thousands to Harbor

Toyota US Open Triathlon to draw thousands to Harbor

(Rockwall) The Toyota US Open Triathlon, the final event of the Life Time Triathlon Series Race to the Toyota Cup, will take place Sunday, Oct. 2, 2011 at The Harbor on the shores of Lake Ray Hubbard in Rockwall. More than 1,500 athletes from around the globe are expected to participate in the race to crown […]