Get ready: The American Heart Association's Heart Mini-Marathon is coming up March 25.

        The event includes a 15K Mini-Marathon Run, a 5K Heart Run, 5K and 10K HeartWalks and a 2K Kids' Run. Events begin at 9 a.m. with the 5K run. The 15K Mini-Marathon begins at 10 a.m.

        On March 24, the heart association will host a Fitness Clinic at the Albert B. Sabin Cincinnati Convention Center downtown. This year's features include cholesterol and blood pressure screenings, stroke assessments, EKGs, body fat testing and nutrition education. Wellness evaluations and action plans can be prepared for visitors. An “Ask the Experts” panel will also be set up. Events begin at 11 a.m. and run until 3:30 p.m..

        To register, or for more information, call the heart association 281-4048 or register online at www.cinheartminimarathon.org

        You pull: At some point winter will go away, and it'll be time to break out the Frisbees again.

        Check out the Cincinnati Ultimate Players Association Web site at www.cincyultimate.org for information on leagues, tournaments and pickup games in the Tristate. For information on events, e-mail the association at ultimate@one.net or call 351-2429.

        Work that mouse: Check out www.PHYS.com for a wealth of information on health, fitness and nutrition. Features include guides to tightening up trouble spots, calculators to figure your BMI, target heart rate, and body fat percentage, practical information on fitness equipment (like picking the best sports bra) and quizzes to help determine what kind of workouts will work best for you.

        — Peggy O'Farrell

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