Active Living

Bicycle Infrastructure – Is the City of Dayton On The Right Path?

May 14, 2013 by
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In 1976 the City of Dayton built the first eight miles of multi-use paths along the Great Miami River, setting the base for the trail system we have today (City of Dayton 3). This first step was followed by efforts to extend the trail network and to make the community more bike-friendly. The hard work paid off in May 2010. The League of American Bicyclists awarded Dayton with the Bronze Medal for bicycle-friendliness. On their homepage the League names one of the reasons for the award as the tightly knit trail network which reaches every part of Dayton and gives citizens convenient … [Read more...]

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Register Now for 5th Annual Miami Valley Police Memorial Week Bike Tour

April 30, 2013 by
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You are invited to participate, along with law enforcement agencies throughout the Miami Valley area, in the 5th Annual Miami Valley Police Memorial Week Bike Tour on Saturday, May 11, 2013, at 8:00 a.m., at Riverscape, 111 E Monument Ave, Dayton. This event is held to honor and bring awareness to our fallen members in law enforcement that have made the ultimate sacrifice for their community and in support of their surviving family members and friends. This ride is held in conjunction with the National Police Memorial Week. The registration fee is $25.00. Your pre-registration form and … [Read more...]

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5K Derby Day Dash to Benefit Life Essentials

April 29, 2013 by
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Life Essentials helps people who slip through gaps of community services. Through a dedicated network of volunteers they provide over 25,000 hours of service each year to people in the greater Dayton area.  Their services and programs  help seniors and individuals living with mental illness. They aim to decrease isolation by providing participants with volunteer caregivers, guardians and help with small home projects. This Sat, May 4th you'll have a chance to to participate in their annual Derby Day Dash.  This annual 5K Run and Walk involves every age group including fun runs for the … [Read more...]

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Glow, Bark & Brew 5K

April 22, 2013 by
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 Bring your glow sticks, jewelry, paints, friends and your dog to this first annual fun event in downtown Miamisburg on Saturday, April 27, 2013.  Sponsored by Michelob Ultra, proceeds benefit the Society for the Improvement of Conditions for Stray Animals (SICSA) Pet Adoption Center.  is excited to announce the inaugural Glow, Bark & Brew 5K, sponsored by Michelob Ultra with proceeds benefiting the SICSA Pet Adoption Center. Registration includes entry to the run, T-shirt (while supplies last) and one complimentary Michelob Ultra (to those 21 and over).   Register here prior to … [Read more...]

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Five Rivers MetroParks Celebrates Golden Anniversary

April 9, 2013 by
Five Rivers MetroParks and local artists collaborated to create unique "hidden nature" pieces. Check out the full exhibit, including Marsha Pippenger's "Ode to King Billy," featured here, at the kickoff celebration on Wednesday, April 10, at the Schuster Center.

On April 8, 1963, then-Probate Judge Neal Zimmers approved a petition to start a new park district in Dayton. Thanks to the efforts of a group of forward-thinking citizens concerned with quickly disappearing green space, efforts to protect the region's natural heritage created what we know today as Five Rivers MetroParks. For the past 50 years, Five Rivers MetroParks has provided outdoor experiences that inspire a personal connection with nature. These experiences are unique for each visitor -- some come to the parks for their offerings in exciting outdoor adventure. Others visit as a … [Read more...]

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Run with a Shelter Dog

April 4, 2013 by
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Paw Partners program connects shelter dogs in need of exercise with walkers and runners in our community. How The Paw Partner Program Works Go to 1 hour orientation: Wed, April 10th from 7-8pm Wednesday May 8th from 7-8pm Run or walk with a shelter dog any day or time Mon-Sat 12-7pm, at your convenience.  There is not a designated area you are required to run/walk in. There are several nearby options, the SICSA neighborhood is great (if you don't want to drive anywhere) you can even run/walk to Delco Park from SICSA. According to SICSA, "you can also drive with the dog to any … [Read more...]

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Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine students to host 5K AIDS Benefit Walk/Run on April 14

March 21, 2013 by
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While there have been significant advancements in HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) and AIDS (acquired immune deficiency syndrome) research in recent years, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that 50,000 people in the United States are newly infected with HIV each year. One in four new HIV infections occurs in youth, ages 13-24 years. To raise awareness about HIV and AIDS, the American Medical Student Association (AMSA) of the Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine, along with the Boonshoft School of Medicine and Five Rivers MetroParks, is sponsoring the … [Read more...]

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Get a Taste of Adventure with the Biennial Adventure Speaker Series

January 8, 2013 by
Check out Eleanor Moseman's presentation tonight at Wegerzyn Gardens MetroPark. This Dayton native will tell her story about bicycling 15,000 miles across Asia as the kick-off to the Adventure Speaker Series.

We’re barely a third of the way into the winter season and I’m already feeling cabin-feverish. I try to take advantage of the snow while it’s here. I've gone sledding and skiing and ice skating, but regardless of how many times I try to use precipitation as a propellant and rocket myself down a hill or across a sheet of rock-hard ice, I still find myself craving more outdoor adventure. If you’re the type of adventure-seeker opportunist and, say, enjoys driving a car over the cobbled humps of frozen snow lining an un-plowed street because you can pretend you’re blazing trails across … [Read more...]

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24 Hour Sale Kicks Off Registration for Air Force Marathon

December 31, 2012 by
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Make your New Year's Resolution and save some money by registering for the 2013 Air Force Marathon on January 1.  New Year's Resolution discounts are valid only for 24 hours on January 1. The 2013 Air Force Marathon, Half Marathon and 10K will be held on September 21, 2013.  The Start and Finish Lines are at the National Museum of the United States Air force, 1100 Spaatz Street, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio 45433. Start Time is 7:25 a.m. for the Wheeled Division Race and 7:30 a.m. for the Full Marathon and10K. The Half Marathon's start time is 8:30 a.m. The 5K … [Read more...]

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Beauty and the “Barre”

December 27, 2012 by
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If you read fashion magazines you have probably noticed a growing exercise trend called the "barre" method. It is a combination of ballet, pilates and yoga promised to sculpt your arms, thighs, abs and give your back end a boost.  From Allure to the New York Times fashion section women have suddenly started flocking to this new routine. "Pure Barre is the fastest, most effective way to change the shape of your body. Using small isometric movements at the ballet barre set to motivating music, Pure Barre lifts your seat, tones your thighs, abs and arms and burns fat in record breaking time. … [Read more...]

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