Runners

5K Derby Day Dash to Benefit Life Essentials

April 29, 2013 by Lisa Grigsby

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 Dayton Most Metro

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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Run with a Shelter Dog

April 4, 2013 by Dayton Most Metro

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 Dayton Most Metro

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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24 Hour Sale Kicks Off Registration for Air Force Marathon

December 31, 2012 by Dayton Most Metro

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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AIDS 5k Run/Walk/Jog Restgistration Now Open

April 5, 2011 by Dayton Most Metro

On Sunday, April 17, 2011 students from the Boonshoft School of Medicine will be holding the AIDS 5k Run/Walk/Jog. We invite you, your friends and family to join us to help a great cause! All registrants will receive a race t-shirt as well as be entered into a raffle to receive some awesome prizes. Also, on race day, breakfast and snacks will be provided (bagels, juice, fruit, etc). Top finishers for each age and gender group will receive awards. The details of the race and how to register are as follows: · What: WSU Boonshoft School of Medicine AIDS … [Read more...]

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A-Z The Best Food For Runners: A

February 25, 2011 by Nicholas Bruce

Everyone loves food. Every....some of us love running. So which foods are the best to stock up on while you pursue that illusive runner's body? This is the first in a series going through each letter of the alphabet in which I'll tell you what to eat during the day, what to eat before or during a workout and even throw a few healthy desserts in there. Let's do this Sesame Street style, one letter at a time. Lunch/Dinner Most of us are searching for some new things to spice up our lunch and/or dinner menus, and don't want to try anything too crazy. One of the simplest foods that … [Read more...]

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Training Tuesday: Long Distance Training (part 2)

November 16, 2010 by Nicholas Bruce

Last week I listed a few things that are important before you begin to try and increase your weekly mileage, so this week I'll be going into a little more detail while also detailing a few training plan options. Before you set out on increasing your mileage, it is very important to set goals for yourself. A great example of a goal for someone whose runs max out at three or four miles is to run a 10k (6.2 mile race). If you don't want to sign up for a race right away, a simple goal of increasing your mileage by a mile a week is easily attainable. Since you will be increasing the number of … [Read more...]

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Training Tuesday: Long Distance Training

November 9, 2010 by Nicholas Bruce

For most people running three miles at a time is enough. But for us other crazy people, we need more and will try feverishly to increase the number of miles we can run at one time. This will be the first in a series on how you, that's right YOU, can get yourself to run more than three miles at one time. Before you begin to think about increasing your mileage, there are some things that you need to have handy and some simple, but important, things to know about. 1. Buy yourself a running watch. A simple watch that keeps track of your time will do fine, but a watch like the Nike+ … [Read more...]

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