FITNESS
Bikes and Booze – Living Life in the Fast Lane
Next month, the Crystal City Business Improvement District is bringing gears and beers to Arlington with its inaugural Crystal City Diamond Derby.
On March 10, the parking garage at 18th and Crystal Drive will transform into an urban cycling arena, complete with a lounge (including an open bar and a big screen displaying the on-course action), spectator viewing areas, street art, live music and of course, cycling courses.
Super Bowl, Super Good Times
Get ready for kick off – The 2012 Super Bowl is this Sunday, February 5th, and we’ve got you covered for the best places to sit back and watch the New England Patriots face off with the New York Giants!
While sitting on my over-stuffed comfy couch with a six-pack of cheap beer and a bag of chips sounds like a great Super Bowl Sunday to me, I can’t help but realize that I do that for EVERY Super Bowl. This year, try spicing it up a bit, and check out one of these fun D.C. events, all themed around the biggest game of the year!
Revolve Cycle Offers Complimentary Community Class
Hurry! Run! No…bike that is, over to Revolve this Sunday to welcome Grant Hill on his first class at their new cycle studio in Clarendon. On this rare occasion Revolve will be offering the class free of charge, giving you a chance to check out what they’ve got and get a taste of Grant (yes, that amazing man who helped me shed 25 lbs last year, same one!)
5th Annual Freezin’ for a Reason Polar Dip
Looking for something super cool to do this winter? How about jumping into Lake Anne in the dead of winter for the 5th Annual Freezin’ for a Reason Virginia Polar Dip?? The Freezin’ for a Reason Polar Dip is an annual event in which participants ‘chicken dip’ into the icy waters of Lake Anne with spectators cheering on, in support of Camp Sunshine. Brave souls come out in droves, dressed in fun costumes designed more for show than warmth.
Rockville Ice Rink Grand Opening with Olympian Kimmie Meissner
On Wednesday, December 28th the Grand Opening of Rockville Town Square’s newest addition — a 7,200 square foot ice skating rink — will make public the largest outdoor ice skating rink between DC and Baltimore.
Colonials Men’s Basketball Young Professionals Night
With the George Washington Colonials at 4-1 with new coach Mike Lonergan, now’s the time to get in on the game! They’re calling all young professionals to get over to the Smith Center in Foggy Bottom this Wednesday, December 7th to capture the game against Loyola. Bring your business card or mention the Young Professionals discount at the Smith Center Box Office on the day of the game and receive a ticket at the discounted price of $6 per person. Put your best smiles on, this game’s going to be televised on MASN.
Fuse Pilates Making Moves for Movember!
In celebration of Movember, a month-long prostate cancer movement in which men grow mustaches to raise awareness to help fight prostate cancer, Fuse Pilates has specially scheduled two classes to encourage physical activity and promote the cause.
Blondes vs. Brunettes Powderpuff Fundraiser Tackles Alzheimer’s
Get your head in the game and help the girls of the The 7th Annual “Blondes vs. Brunettes” Powderpuff Fundraiser drive to their goal of raising $125,000 for Alzheimer’s Association this year!
National Race to End Women’s Cancer
Every where you turn there’s an event, blog post, or tweet about breast cancer — rightly so, it is October and the month for awareness on this horrific disease. While we’re on the subject of cancer it’s fitting to advise you that DC actually has the highest ovarian cancer mortality rate in the nation. Women in my family have been affected by both forms so I am cautious to ensure I follow the guidelines for early detection if warranted. And so should you. [There's a race for that! Read on....]
Support WWPR and Thrive DC With Help the Homeless Mini Walk
They might spend their days pitching reporters, creating communications plans and sending tweets but on weekends, these PR pros give back to their community. Washington Women in Public Relations (WWPR) plans to continue their tradition of helping others by sponsoring Fannie Mae’s 2011 Help the Homeless Mini Walk for their pro bono client, Thrive DC.
Wine Bootcamp: Health, Fitness & Wine 101
Want to learn the bootcamp basics of wine and get a good workout in too? We’ve got just the event for you! Join us at Georgetown Waterfront Saturday, October 22nd at 11:00 AM where we’ll kick off with an hour workout by Grant Hill of MyBootcamp and short chat on the health benefits of wine. Then we’ll be joined by the duo behind Vinotrip, a Maryland wine blog. Elyse and Matthew will drill wine down to the chalkboard basics, the 101 of what you need to know.
2011 Woof Walk Fun Run and Community Dog Walk
The dog days may be over, but your four-legged buddy still wants to be out and about! THE POWER OF PETS™ by Mars Petcare & the YMCA of Metropolitan Washington have put together a great event for you and your WHOLE family (because lets face it, your pets are the family you get to choose) to spend the day getting some fresh air, and walking for your health.
