The biggest game day of the year is almost here — on Feb. 12, the Philadelphia Eagles will take on the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LVII. Whether you’re rooting hard for a side or you’re just in it for the commercials, if there’s one great unifier on Super Bowl Sunday, it’s the food. […]
Nutrition and fitness are an important part of healthy childhood development. However, thousands of Chicagoland children lack access to fresh foods, youth enrichment, sports and fitness programs and other outlets for healthy eating and physical activity. Beyond access to fitness programs and opportunities, proper gear, supportive coaching, safe facilities and live-saving medical supplies — as […]
Recently, one of track and field’s most decorated female athletes, Sanya Richards-Ross, completed her first-ever runDisney race, a 5K during the runDisney Wine & Dine Half-Marathon Weekend at Walt Disney World. The four-time Olympic gold medalist is no stranger to crossing a finish line, but lacing up and running this race was a meaningful milestone […]
Recently, one of track and field’s most decorated female athletes, Sanya Richards-Ross, completed her first-ever runDisney race, a 5K during the runDisney Wine & Dine Half-Marathon Weekend at Walt Disney World. The four-time Olympic gold medalist is no stranger to crossing a finish line, but lacing up and running this race was a meaningful milestone […]
Every January, Better publishes our “Top Fitness Influencers Who Are Making A Difference” list along with our “Restore, Revive, Thrive: Online Guide to Mental & Medical Wellness,” to inspire you on your journey to better fitness. We also make it easy to help those underserved to enjoy greater access to athletics and improved fitness. Please […]
Every January, Better publishes our “Top Fitness Influencers Who Are Making A Difference” list along with our “Restore, Revive, Thrive: Online Guide to Mental & Medical Wellness,” to inspire you on your journey to better fitness. We also make it easy to help those underserved to enjoy greater access to athletics and improved fitness. Please […]
Building the future is hard work, and Emma Vlasic is putting in the hours. On most weekdays, Vlasic completes a 9-to-5 before driving 55 minutes to the ice. There, the pro hockey player practices with her Connecticut Whale teammates to prepare for weekend competition in the six-team Premier Hockey Federation. Then, it is back home, […]
Beer and baseball have gone hand-in-hand for over a century. Now, Anheuser-Busch’s CEO Brendan Whitworth wants to pair them with civic engagement. On Sept. 22, the Executives’ Club of Chicago and the Chicago Cubs hosted Whitworth for a discussion with former MLB player and Marquee Sports Network analyst Doug Glanville on how Anheuser-Busch is thinking […]
4,000 runners and walkers of all ages were back to pounding the pavement this year at the YWCA’s Race Against Hate — raising more than $200,000 to fund YWCA Evanston/North Shore’s ongoing work to prevent violence and promote racial justice. Held at Northwestern University’s Long Field on June 19 — also Juneteenth — and with […]
The Chicago Sky have been building up to this time of year all season. After becoming the first sixth seed to win a championship last year, the team’s focus has been centered around bringing another trophy back to the city. The Sky have the talent to do it and their pursuit of a championship will […]
