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Free Fitness
Free FitnessBy Efren Martinez Life happens, and unfortunately, so do injuries. Due to an injury, I couldn’t run without discomfort and pain. No matter. If you can’t run, you jog. If you can’t jog, you walk. In my case, I switched my running shoes to my walking shoes. Honestly, I thought that if I didn’t […]

Spring Marches In
Spring Marches InBy Monica Barber Spring is marching in slowly, with winter still lingering. As March begins, everyone is ready for the warm days of spring! Ms. M finds herself outdoors more, preparing the garden for the blooms that will eventually arrive. March is excellent for shedding the doldrums and welcoming the new season. Here are […]

Bree Fitzpatrick: Modesto Marathon Flat and Fast
Interview: Bree Fitzpatrick: Modesto Marathon Flat and Fast By Carly Russell On March 26th, thousands of runners, joggers, and walkers will participate in the Modesto Marathon, a fast and flat road race course designed for everyone from elite runners with goals of qualifying for the Boston Marathon to first-timers looking to conquer their first road […]

Be the Sunshine in your Fitness
FitView: Be the Sunshine in your FitnessBy Efren MartinezThe Holidays are nicely put away in the 2022 storage containers, and we are deep into Winter. Our next Holiday, Valentine’s Day, might not be everyone’s favorite. Unfortunately, Valentine’s Day can be a cruel reminder to those alone. Let’s admit it. It’s cold and dark by 5 […]

Double Play Fitness
FitView: Double Play FitnessBy Efren MartinezIn October we get to enjoy some of the best weather all year long. For those who train all year outside, it’s a much welcomed sight. October is close to April’s weather when it comes to how pleasant the temperatures can be. I’d invite you to keep this in mind […]

Operation 9 to 99 September 10th River Cleanup Event
Cleanup-Details-September-2022.pdf Adult-Waiver-COVID-Rev-9.9.2021-002.pdf Minor-Waiver-COVID-Rev-9.9.2021-002.pdf VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! This e-mail is a reminder to everyone about Operation 9-2-99, our project to clean up the Tuolumne River through Modesto and promote recreation opportunities. Our next cleanup will be this Saturday, September 10th from 8:00AM-11:00AM. We will meet at 816 Crater Ave. between Dallas St. and Ustick Rd. off of […]

FitView: Fitness Essentials
FitView: Fitness EssentialsBy Efren Martinez With Fall happily fast approaching many of us are sure to make our way outdoors for some fitness adventures. That is why it is important for us to remember some valuable essentials needed for outdoor fitness. Although not as common as it is in August we can still have high […]

All Ages View – Time for Tennis
What’s up, Modesto! hope you have all enjoyed your summer. By Grace McNamara I know I have. I love living in this beautiful city because there’s so much to do here, and there’s always something going on! With school starting back up again, I know it can feel stressful to go back into that environment, […]

FitView – Recumbent Bikes
By Efren Martinez Recumbent Bikes Are Really Fast When I think of a Recumbent bike, I think of our Uncle Bob. It wasn’t too long ago when Uncle Bob got one and it was the first time I had ever seen anything like it. At first look I thought of it being odd and it […]

FamilyView: VanderHelm Farms You-Pick Blueberries and Tractor Rides
FamilyView: VanderHelm Farms You-Pick Blueberries and Tractor Rides By Brandilyn Mitchell VanderHelm Farms is open for the season! Just in time for summer break. An afternoon at VanderHelm is a great way to have fun, teach your kids about our local agriculture and eat healthy, too. The farm has blueberries, strawberries, peaches, apriums and zucchini. […]

Porchfest Returns
GoModesto: PorchFest ReturnsBrought to us in 2017 by the 3 women who created ModShop, Modesto PorchFest quickly became a fan favorite event, not just with fans but with musicians as well. It braved the heat and near flash floods but unfortunately during the pandemic it was put on hold. It did have a rebranded online […]

FitView: Shoot Some Hoops
FitView: Basketball FitnessBy Efren Martinez As I make my way around my neighborhood I can’t help but notice all the basketball hoops that piggyback people’s houses. The thing is I don’t see much play happening with these hoops. Sure the kids on the block use them but not very many adults or parents. Shooting hoops […]

FitView: Roller Skating Fitness
FitView: Roller Skating FitnessBy Efren Martinez It’s hard to believe that getting around with some wheels on your feet can be healthy for you. It’s true! Roller skating is a great way to stay healthy and fit while having fun. This is of course if you can keep yourself from falling and getting hurt. As […]

Trail View
By Darin JesbergLace up those hiking shoes and pump up those knobby tires- there’s a lot of great things going on this April in our community. Get outside to enjoy our open spaces like Dry Creek and the Tuolumne River Regional Parks. Haven’t been out there yet? We invite you to get out and enjoy […]

FitView: Modesto Bike Trails
FitView: Your Modesto Bike TrailsBy Efren Martinez This March’s FitView was inspired by our friend Middagh Goodwin. It was he who gave me the idea as well as the information on our local bike trails. Honestly, I was never one to explore our local trails since I’ve always been more of a road bike kind […]