Charity runs are really a win/win situation; you can get fit while raising money for a good cause. This weekend More and Fitness magazines are sponsoring an event that really is a winner all the way around.

On April 24th and 25th, the magazines are sponsoring a free Health + Wellness Expo. If you live in the New York City area, stop by the Altman Building for health screenings and cooking demonstrations. The weekend wraps up on Sunday with a marathon and half-marathon in Central Park. Nearly 10,000 women are scheduled to run, many of whom are opting to raise funds for CARE, a leading humanitarian organization fighting global poverty.

Are you looking for a charity walk or run to participate in? Check out this list of events ... odds are, there's a walk or run coming to your area soon.

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Calorie-burning drink Enviga got burned this week when makers Coca-Cola and Nestle settled out of court for false advertising claims. Now Enviga will carry the very obvious claim that even if you drink it, you still have to diet and exercise to lose weight.

We all know belly fat is unhealthy, but do you know what your waist size should be? See how you size up with some famous celebs, and find out if your waist is stretching the healthy limit.

Squeezing that workout into a busy schedule? Try Oscar Blandi's new dry shampoo -- tried and true by Kristen -- when you just don't have time to primp after a workout.

Water and weight loss -- can it really help? Jonny thinks so. A recent study found that drinking 16 oz. of water before breakfast can cut down on calorie consumption.

Clothing stores use all kinds of tricks to make us feel fit and firm in their fitting rooms. With swimsuit season on the way, they're going to need all the help they can get.

Looking for a long-term fitness goal? Try a half-marathon. It's the fastest-growing road race right now.

Think diet fads are bad today? How about smoking yourself thin or that terrible cabbage soup diet? Maggie shares crazy diet trends through the decades.

Fast food -- is it getting healthier? If it is, I'd say it's about time. Bev dishes on the fish on Long John Silver's new Freshside Grille menu.

"Change your mind before you change your matter," says Laura. Reaching your goals requires the right mindset, so discover the seven secrets of champions.

It's hard to believe, but even super-fit celebs with great genes have trouble squeezing into their jeans some days. Charlize Theron admits that she has "fat days" when her pants just won't fit.

More women are running, says "Running USA," which is good news for us girls. But it's also good news for the sport in general. Running is on the rise, thanks in part to women, charitable race events and running clubs. Though the 5K, at 3.1 miles, is still the most popular road race, the half-marathon is quickly becoming a favorite among runners.

It's pretty easy to see why. Running a 5K is an accomplishment, sure, but running a half-marathon will get you major bragging rights. It's a pretty motivating long-term goal. But while it requires training -- usually 10 weeks -- it's not as big of a commitment as a marathon. "It's a challenge, and you have to train, but it doesn't take up a crazy amount of your weekends," runner Staci Bafford recently told the "Baltimore Sun."

A half-marathon, at 13.1 miles, is also safer for the first-time racer, I think. Amateur runners might not be ready for the physical and mental challenge of a marathon their first time out. Better, I think, to start with a 5K and work your way up.

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That's Fit Club is our feature devoted to you, the reader! We have all learned so much on our paths to becoming more fit, and now it's time to learn from and inspire each other! That's Fit Club members are constantly working to better themselves. Some are perfect; some are not. But all have health on the mind.

Besides showing you off, we want to reward you for all of your hard work! Everlast and Everlast Woman are giving gorgeous workout T-shirts to each featured member! To join, please send Fitz your answers to these questions with a photo of yourself. Time for you to be the motivator!

Name: Kate Gamber

Age: 19

Occupation: College Student

How often do you exercise? Five to six days a week.

What type of exercise do you do? Long distance running, lifting, cardio, LAX.

What gets you to work out, even when you're feeling lazy? I know that I'll thank myself later!

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Fall is a popular time for charity walks and runs. There are several Susan G. Komen marathons scheduled to benefit breast cancer research. The Alzheimer Foundation has Memory Walks scheduled around the country. Step Out Walk to Fight Diabetes has many fall events. And that's just naming a few!

Participating in a charity walk or run is a great way to get in shape. You have all the traditional perks of training for an event, plus you have the added motivation that your actions are a benefit to a worthy cause.

If you're planning to sign up for a charity walk or run, it's time to start training. You can consult a personal trainer for a customized training program. Or, check out the web site for your charity race. Many, such as the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, have training programs designed for their participants.

My sister's friend is training for a half-marathon in February. She wants my sister and me to do it too. So my sister drove up my driveway the other day, called me on my cell phone, and beckoned me to her car window where she handed me this Hal Higdon 12-week training plan intended to prep me for conquering 13 miles, all in one shot. This is the same me who has only ever run as many as five miles at one time. My long runs lately are three miles. Hal's training schedule features three miles as a short run. I'm not sure about all of this. Either is my sister.

Runner's World calls the half-marathon the hottest race distance out there, perfect for newer racers like me who have maybe finished a few 5K or 10 K events (I've run three 5Ks, doing another on October 4). The half offers a worthy-yet-doable challenge without the training and racing grind of the marathon, say the running experts.

Doable. Sure it's doable. I have enough confidence in my abilities to know I can complete a half-marathon if I really set my mind to it. But do I want to? That's the question. Do I want to train harder than I do now to maintain my average level of fitness? Do I want to put a squeeze on my work and family schedule? Do I want to accomplish a physical feat I've never before attempted. Lots to think about. Gotta give Hal's program some thought -- and this Runner's World plan too (a nine-week commitment). Then, I guess I'll make the call.

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