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A few weeks ago, we received an email from a student at Penn State University who wanted to contribute to the Flyte Fitness blog after she had read several articles on fitness and health. The student, sophomore Haley Staub, explained that she was leading an effort on behalf of the Penn State Dance Marathon (known as “THON”) to raise money to fight childhood cancer. THON culminates with a 46-hour, “no sleeping, no sitting,” dance marathon every February which is watched by 150,000 people around the world. Throughout the year, there are many charity events to raise money and create momentum for the cause. Haley wanted to share with Flyte Fitness readers an innovative approach to an upcoming 5K.

The ALS Ice Bucket Challenge has made headlines over the past few weeks for "going viral" on social media sites, raising awareness of the neurodegenerative disease, and bringing in over $80 million in donations. ALS is much easier to say than its non-abbreviated name, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. And it is much easier to talk about while we smile as chilly water is dumped on our suspecting heads... I paid my dues this week.