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Utica's Heart Run Walk Photos 2013

Tad Pole — Sun, 03 Mar 2013 01:47:18 +0000

A Big Frog salute to all those who braved the cold for the America's Greatest Heart Run And Walk. When finished, the weekend raised more than one million dollars to help fight heart disease. Again this year, we thank the Hahn family on Elm Street who has hosted Jeremiah and crew for the last several years. As Mr. Hahn said, "Good to see your back for your yearly visit." Check out pics of runners, walkers and supporters.

Heart Radiothon This Weekend

Greg Splashin' McShea — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 16:01:15 +0000

It's a big weekend in central New York, with America's Greatest Heart Run & Walk on Saturday, and our sister station, WIBX's Heart Radiothon. And, many of us from Big Frog 104 will be a part of it.

More Chances To Pre-Register For Heart Run/Walk

Greg Splashin' McShea — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 18:04:21 +0000

If you plan on participating in this year’s America’s Greatest Heart Run & Walk this Saturday, you have more chances to pre-register for the event today. According to heartwalk.kintera.org, you can register today at the following locations: Sangertown Square Mall, Rtes. 5 & 5A, New Hartford: 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Kirkland Art Center, 9 [...]

Health Expo At Utica College Gets New Name

Greg Splashin' McShea — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 18:10:54 +0000

One of the events going on this weekend as part of America’s Greatest Heart Run & Walk includes the annual Health and Fitness Expo at Utica College. Now, the event has a new name. According to our sister station, WIBX: “The event is the same, but the name has been changed. The 2013 America’s Greatest [...]

Pre-Registration For America's Greatest Heart Run & Walk

Greg Splashin' McShea — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 15:10:25 +0000

One of central New York’s premiere events, America’s Greatest Heart Run & Walk is this Saturday. A number of locations are offering pre-registration for the big event this week. According to heartwalk.kintera.org, you can pre-register today at: Herkimer County Community College Phys-Ed Buidling, 100 Reservoir Road, Herkimer: 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Oneida Healtchcare, 600 [...]

Indoor Run/Walk At Fitness Mill Today

Greg Splashin' McShea — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 15:10:07 +0000

As we get closer to America's Greatest Heart Run & Walk on Saturday, March 2nd in central New York, there's an American Heart Association Indoor Run/Walk event happening today at The Fitness Mill, 587 Main Street in New York Mills.

February Is Heart Health Month

Greg Splashin' McShea — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 16:10:46 +0000

It’s “Heart Health Month” this month, and according to the Centers For Disease Control And Prevention, heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women. There a number of measures you can take to maintain a healthy heart. According to the CDC, 1. Walk more often – Brisk walking on a [...]

What's Coming Up In February?

Greg Splashin' McShea — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 16:10:43 +0000

As we begin a brand new month, here are a few dates that you want to take note of, including Big Frog 104′s 25th anniversary today, and Matt Herkimer‘s 25th anniversary in hosting our Big Frog morning show. Feb. 1 – Big Frog 104 and Matt Herkimer’s 25th Anniversary Feb. 2 – Groundhog Day Feb. [...]

Rome Indoor Walk/Run And America's Greatest Heart Run & Walk Registration This Sunday

Greg Splashin' McShea — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 16:12:48 +0000

America's Greatest Heart Run & Walk is on March 2nd, but a number of events are going on in advance of the big event. The 11th annual Rome Indoor Walk/Run takes place this Sunday at Rome Free Academy.

America's Greatest Heart Run & Walk 2013 Preview

Greg Splashin' McShea — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 15:10:52 +0000

One of the premiere local events of the winter is just around the corner..."America's Greatest Heart Run & Walk". This is a community-wide event involving families and friends to raise funds and awareness of heart disease and stroke through the American Heart Association.

Kids Walking In Utica This Weekend

Greg Splashin' McShea — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 14:10:37 +0000

Another event associated with America’s Greatest Heart Run and Walk takes place this weekend, and this time it’s the kids’ turn. According to our sister station WIBX: “America’s Greatest Heart Run and Walk is presenting the 12th Annual Kids Walk this Saturday at 10:00am and 11:00am. The two separate times allow for more people to [...]

Heart Run & Walk [PHOTOS]

Tad Pole — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 22:53:53 +0000

WOW! Another great pouring of support for the annual WIBX Great American Radiothon and Heart Run & Walk. The American Heart Association raised over 1.1 million dollars over the two days and more than 8700 people participated in the run and walk. Again this year Big Frog thanks the Hahn family on Elm Street for hosting Jeremiah this year. Check out photos of the teams and participants.

The Race Is On The Country Classic Double

Greg Splashin' McShea — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 16:15:50 +0000

Today, we're featuring running and walking music on our "Country Classic Double" at 11:30 a.m., in honor of the American Heart Association's "America's Greatest Hear Run & Walk". We lead off with George Jones' big hit back in 1964 "The Race Is On". I know the the Heart Run/Walk isn't a race, but that tune is a great running song. We follow it up with Leroy Van Dyke's number one song from 1961 "Walk On By".

Alter Your Driving Patterns During Saturday's America's Greatest Heart Run & Walk

Greg Splashin' McShea — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 15:10:59 +0000

"America's Greatest Heart Run & Walk" is this Saturday. While many of you will be walking, running or cheering, some of you may be driving, and you should know that as of early Saturday morning, many area roads will be closed or detoured.

Time Marches On

Greg Splashin' McShea — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 15:10:16 +0000

Happy March 1st. We made it through January and February, and now onto the home stretch as we approach spring. But, as Yogi Berra once said “It ain’t over ’til it’s over”, so winter weather is still in the cards. There are a number of things we can look forward to in March. Here’s a [...]

New Hartford Indoor Walk This Thursday

Greg Splashin' McShea — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 18:10:24 +0000

It's a busy "Heart" week ahead, as this Thursday you can participate in the New Hartford Indoor Walk, and pre-register for "America's Greatest Heart Run &Walk". The American Heart Association's Heart Run & Walk is this Saturday, and the weekend begins with the 41st Annual WIBX Slocum Dickson Heart Radiothon Friday and Saturday.

Heart Run & Walk And Radiothon Coming In March

Greg Splashin' McShea — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 18:10:14 +0000

Two signature events of the Utica-Rome area are "America's Greatest Heart Run and Walk" and WIBX Slocum Dickson Heart Radiothon broadcast on our sister station WIBX. This year, the radiothon begins Friday, March 2 and continues on Saturday, March 3rd, the day of the run/walk. All of us at Big Frog 104 participate as "guest" hosts broadcasting a few hours on the air.

America's Greatest Heart Run & Walk News

Greg Splashin' McShea — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 18:35:24 +0000

One of the premiere events of central New York is "America's Greatest Heart Run & Walk". Each year, many of us from Big Frog 104 participate on our sister station WBIX Radiothon during "Heart" weekend. Last night, a kickoff was held to set the stage for this year's event.