Spring 2013 - Memorial Hospital of South Bend

NeWsBRIEFSSunburst Turns 30!The region’s most exciting running event, Sunburst Races, turns 30this year. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned veteran, there issomething for you at Sunburst. Events include the 5K Fitness Walk,5K run, 10K run, half-marathon, marathon and Family Walk. TheJune 1 race starts in downtown South Bend and finishes on the fieldof venerable Notre Dame Stadium. And best of all, proceeds from theevent support Memorial Children’s Hospital, Northern Indiana’s onlydesignated children’s hospital that treats children from more than22 referring hospitals. Proceeds from the 2012 event went toward thepurchase of a new pediatric ambulance. To sign up for Sunburst, visitsunburstraces.org/registration.Pilates Chair: Sit Up and Take NoticeThe Pilates Chair is considered the most challenging piece ofPilates equipment for increasing strength while building corestability. Exercises focus on core and leg strength, mobility andfunctional movements such as standing, climbing and lifting.The Health & Lifestyle Center now offers a Pilates Chair six-weekgroup training session along with one-on-one personal training.If you’re a pro at Pilates or want to try it for the first time, itwill provide an outstanding workout. To sign up or for moreinformation, contact Del Stukel at estukel@memorialsb.org.6 PULSE | Memorial Hospital of South Bend • 574.647.6800