Single? Engaged? A fan of V-day? Indifferent? Here’s the ULTIMATE guide to Valentine’s Day, from chocolate, to Cupid’s marathons, to sex moves that scorch calories. You don’t have to love fitness to love this guide.
Valentine’s Day Races & Marathons
(The following 2 Dates/Times are for NYC, but click the race titles to find YOUR CITY!)
Date & Start Time: Feb 9th, 2013; Open at noon; Race at 2:30 PM; Awards at 3:30 PM; Party ’til ?
The Cause: The Children’s Tumor Foundation strives to discover causes of and treatments for Neurofibromatosis, which affects one in every 3,000 children born in the United States.
The Pros: The “undie” run features intrepid runners wearing undergarments and running a short distance (1 – 1.5 miles) in the cold. Cupid’s Undie run not only sets the stage for sweethearts to enjoy a unique Valentine’s Day alternative, it gives singles an immediate shared history!
Date & Start Time: Saturday, Feb 9, 2013; Registration at 8 am; Race starts at 10 am
The Cause: Community Options, Inc. is a national non-profit incorporated in 1989 with the mission to develop homes and employment for people with disabilities.
The Fun: New York’s version will have prizes, giveaways and opportunities to connect with other runners. Running with a partner helps boost endorphins and those feel-good vibes. You do the math.
*For a complete list of February runs, click here!
Top 10 Desserts (you won’t believe are under 100 calories!)
1) Chocolate Dipped-Marshmellows
2) Chocolate Hazelnut Cutout Cookies
3) Dark Chocolate Mulled Wine Sauce
4) Crunchy Chocolate Dipped Apricots
5) Peanut Butter Chocolate Meringue Sandwiches
8) Mini Peppermint & Chocolate Chip Cheesecake
10) Chocolate, Nut, Bourbon Tartlets
Calorie Scorching Sex Moves
Skip that TRX class and bring those twists and turns to the bedroom to give calorie-burning a whole new feel. (pun intended)
1) The Twister Stalemate: 96-135 calories
2) The Strictly Ballroom: 96-118 calories
3) The Wheelbarrow Race: 96-101 calories
4) The Hang Bang: 96-112 calories
5) The HobbyHorse: 118-120 calories
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