News from PATH
welcome and farewell
We're excited to welcome a talented new Healthy Lifestyles Program Manager to Partners Aligned Toward Health! She's a great addition to the PATH team and has already hit the ground running as our spring and summer programming ramp up. We'll let her introduce herself...
15th Annual Toe River Racqueteers Tennis Camp Sees Record Turnout; Major Increase in Pickleball Camp Participants
The 15th annual Toe River Racqueteers Tennis Camp, hosted by Partners Aligned Toward Health, experienced an unprecedented turnout with nearly 100 enthusiastic campers. This four-day camp, held at the Mountain Heritage High School tennis courts, which aimed at...
2024 Sizzlin’ Summer Series Schedule
June 1st – Fit Family Obstacle Course The Fit Family Obstacle Course, hosted by MCHP, promises to be a fun-filled event for all ages. With exciting activities like an inflatable obstacle course, hula hooping, dizzy bat, and water balloon target throwing, attendees are...
Running Shoe Recommendations
1. Running shoes come in three general classifications- neutral, stability, and motion control types. If you feel you need a motion control shoe, you would likely benefit more from a custom foot orthotic, rather than just the motion control afforded by the shoe....
When are Flat Feet Problematic in Children?
A common lament made by prior military recruits and draftees is “my flat feet kept me out of the service”. It is true that a collapsing arch can create many foot problems including bunions, hammertoes, plantar fasciitis (arch pain), nerve pain, Achilles’ tendonitis...
Dealing with Heel Pain and Plantar Fasciitis
Heel pain is a common complaint, affecting runners of all ages. While plantar fasciitis often steals the spotlight, several other culprits can be behind your discomfort. Let’s delve into the different causes, treatments, and how you move towards pain-free steps. THE...
Training Pitfalls to Avoid when Running
1. If you haven't run before, we recommend starting with a walk/run program where you start out walking two minutes at a fast pace for you, then a slow jog for a minute. As you get more fit, you can walk for a lower duration, and run for a longer, but work your way...
Manage Pain and Stress Without Drugs, In Your Own Home. Home Remedies Can Help.
If you grew up in Appalachia, chances are a grandparent or other family member knew what herbs, spices, and flowers to put in a tea or salve that take care of life’s aches and pains. That’s not the Home Remedies we’re talking about in this article, though for...
Cougar Fit Club Keeps Active
Cougar Fit Club enrollment is full this spring semester as it supports 15 engaged and active members! This semester we have had several guest instructors including Chip Conrad who is opening a gym in Micaville, Bodytribe Appalachia. Chip proposed a different view of...
The members of Appalachian Youth to Youth have been moving, shaking, and making a difference in their community this spring!
Students at East Yancey Middle School have completed two bulletin board displays in their school’s hallway-- one to celebrate National School Counselor Appreciation Week, highlighting the skills and knowledge they’ve gained from their school counselor, and another to...