http://www.dosomething.org/taxonomy/term/6291 The taxonomy view with a depth of 0. en http://www.dosomething.org/node/63722 <p><p>Now entering its third year, Cornell Cooperative Extension, Schenectady County has hosted the Schenectady Youth Marathon (SYM). To date, over one-hundred youth have completed the SYM with the support of numerous volunteers. Youth completing the SYM report increased fitness levels, as well as decreased time spent on the Internet, playing video games, and watching television. In addition to the fitness component, youth receive nutrition information based on the USDA “My Pyramid” program, and report a greater understanding of nutritional issues.</p> </p><p><a href="http://www.dosomething.org/node/63722">read more</a></p> http://www.dosomething.org/node/63722#comments Education &amp; Environment Fitness Marathon youth fitness youth running 42.820909 -73.920020 Thu, 27 Mar 2008 11:15:30 -0500 CCESC 63722 at http://www.dosomething.org