Nutrition & Exercise

Leon’s Triathlon to Premiere July 4, 2015

Leon’s Triathlon to Premiere July 4, 2015 Leon’s Triathlon, known as “America’s Race,” will premiere on Comcast SportsNet on Saturday, July 4, at 4:30 p.m. CST. The event brought nearly 500 civilian and military athletes to Wolf Lake Memorial Park in Hammond to swim, bike and run...

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Lorie’s Lakeside Century set for Saturday, September 19, 2015

Lorie’s Lakeside Century set for Saturday, September 19, 2015 Lorie’s Lakeside Century is dedicated to the loving memory of Lorie Kirkley who lost her life to a violent crime in 1999. Lorie was an avid cyclist and participated in this event many times. She was also a cardiac rehab nurse who loved and...

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2015 Rise & Tri Duneland Youth Triathlon to be held on July 25 at Burns Harbor’s Lakeland Park

2015 Rise & Tri Duneland Youth Triathlon to be held on July 25 at Burns Harbor’s Lakeland Park On July 25 2015 Duneland Family YMCA and Burns Harbor Parks Dept. are kicking off the Inaugural Rise & Tri Duneland Youth Triathlon, to be held at Lakeland Park. Located in Burns Harbor, Indiana. Lakeland Park has convenient access from I-94 at...

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Military & Civilian Athletes Compete in 2015 Leon’s Triathlon

Military & Civilian Athletes Compete in 2015 Leon’s Triathlon Wolf Lake Memorial Park in Hammond, Ind., played backdrop to the annual Leon’s Triathlon on Sunday, June 7. The triathlon, a nationally broadcast event, allowed military and civilian athletes to swim, bike and run their way through Northwest...

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Still Time to Sign-up for Porter’s 2015 Healthy Hustle 5K Run/Walk

Still Time to Sign-up for Porter’s 2015 Healthy Hustle 5K Run/Walk Join Porter Health Care System for the 4th Annual Healthy Hustle 5K Run/Walk. 8:00 a.m. Saturday, June 6 Sunset Hill Farm County Park 775 Meridian Road in Valparaiso Proceeds from the event will benefit Hospice of the Visiting Nurse Association of...

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Leon’s Triathlon Opening Ceremonies to Honor Military, Veterans

Leon’s Triathlon Opening Ceremonies to Honor Military, Veterans Leon’s Triathlon, known as “America’s Race,” will celebrate the United States Armed Forces during the race’s opening ceremonies beginning at 7:30 a.m. on Sunday, June 7, at Wolf Lake Memorial Park. Leon Wolek, founder of Leon’s Triathlon,...

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Leon’s Triathlon to host the U.S. Armed Forces Triathlon Championship

Leon’s Triathlon to host the U.S. Armed  Forces Triathlon Championship The 2015 U.S. Armed Forces Triathlon Championship will be held at Leon’s Triathlon in Hammond, Ind., on June 7, 2015. The race will be broadcast on Comcast SportsNet, part of the NBC Sports Group and its affiliates, around the country. Leon Wolek,...

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