Question:  What do my running shoes, iPod Shuffle and Heart Rate Monitor have in common? 

Answer: They're all collecting dust because they haven't been used since October.

   Yes folks, for the last several months I have been the laziest woman alive. My pants are too tight and I refuse to look at the scale. Instead of whining and complaining, I am taking a proactive approach to getting in shape for spring. Here's the big bonus. It's all for a very good cause.

   The Covenant House in Charleston is sponsoring a "Couch to 5k Challenge."  They're providing several weeks of free training to get everyone ready  for the annual Rainbow Run on May 31st.  It's a great way to get off the couch and into workout mode, while helping out the Covenant House at the same time.

    Trainers will meet with us couch potatoes 4 times a week for 30 minutes of running\walking. A lot of people are volunteering their time to help out and it's wonderful motivation to get in shape and get involved.

    The Covenant House is located in Charleston. It serves 300 people through its' AIDS program. We have a big team from WSAZ and My Z signing up for the race this year and we want to see you too!

   The free training starts on Monday, March 31st. 

   Here's the lowdown on the registration fees for the actual race.

   Registration is $20 if people pre-register, $25 on race day, $10 for kids under 18, and $5 to walk your dog (they're giving away free homemade doggie treats from Charleston Bread Company!)

   If you need more information:

     304-344-8053 ext. 18

     or contact Jeff Crist at jcrist@wvcovenanthouse.org