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New Yorkers, it's time to get out of hibernation mode and back in the game. Sign up for these fun run events happening in April.

10K Scotland Run

In Central Park on Saturday, April 3rd at 10:00 a.m.

Run to the sound of bagpipes and next to men in skirts!

A celebratory race that's not to miss. Don't take this one too seriously--have fun with it!

10 Weeks to 10K

A beginner running program for women from April 8th to June 12th in Central Park.

Train for the New York Mini 10K Race with Coach Mindy from The Running Center.

Set a personal goal, get fit for summer and meet other women who like to run.

4 Mile NYRR & JPMorgan Chase Run

In Central Park on Sunday, April 11 at 9:00 a.m.

Annual race to raise awareness and funds for lung cancer research.

A short race...a good cause...you're set!

Photo credit: New York Road Runner's Scotland Run 2007 Photo Gallery

My grandma recently passed away. She played a huge role in shaping my life and I needed some time to mourn and recover. That's her above, moments after getting a surprise kiss from Shorty. To all my readers: thank you for being patient and understanding why it's been so quiet on mizzFIT.com.

My grandma loved to swim so expect to see lots on aqua fitness and fashion in the coming months. Please submit any classes or gear you'd like reviewed. Send tips or post comments. I'm back at it and I want to hear from you!

Spring is coming. Get whipped into shape and alignment with a new, more challenging level of yoga practice. Plus, I'm crushing on the instructors big time! Check them out below.

Inversion Immersion! with Jessica Stickler

Refine your alignment and take your inversions to the next level (because it sucks being the only one in class who can't do a headstand).

Sunday, March 14th  6 - 8.30PM

Jivamukti Yoga School - 841 Broadway, 2nd floor NYC

$35 Advanced Registration, $40 Same Day

Jessica Sage Yoga

I.AM.YOU. Yoga Retreat in Miami with Lauren Imparato

Deconstruct to Reconstruct (in the sun...by the ocean...to music...)

Friday - Sunday, March 19-21

The Standard Hotel on South Beach

Contact info@iamyoustudio.com for individual class times & weekend rates.

The Standard is sold out but Miami has lots of hotels and you can always couch surf with friends. Florida locals welcome!

I.AM.YOU. Studio

Runners are insane motivators. That's why 9,423 runners and walkers crossed the Run for Haiti finish line last weekend in NYC, raising over $400,000 for the city's Haiti Relief Fund. It was cold, the sun was out and everyone was psyched to run. On race day, NYRR president and CEO Mary Wittenberg announced:

People said we were crazy to try to put this race together so quickly, and we said, ‘You don’t know runners.’ With our partners at Parks, we found an open date, and we all worked together to make it happen. (source)

Run for Haiti isn't over yet! You have until Feb 24th (tomorrow!) to sign-up and race in your hometown -- CLICK THIS LINK TO GET INVOLVED -- it's only 4 miles and I know you can do it!

A few of my pics from the race:

If you're organizing a fitness event to help Haiti, reach out and I'll help spread the word.

What: 4-mile run and walk to benefit Haiti sponsored by NYRR and the New York City Department of Parks & Recreation. Live festival to follow with Haitian music and performances. Fruit and bagels will be distributed on site.
Where: Central Park, NYC
When: Feb. 20th, 9AM
How much: $40

More info and registration here

CNN.com reports:

"Physical" was No. 1 on Billboard's Hot 100 pop chart for 10 weeks back in 1981 - along with several more weeks in high-ranking positions - and, as such, it ranks as the sexiest song of all time on a new list Billboard has released just in time for Valentine's Day. (source)

Check out the rest of Billboard's 50 Sexiest Songs of All Time and put them on your workout mix!

This Valentine's Day remember to love yourself in addition to your valentine. It all starts with YOU. So...let me hear your body talk!