I'm looking for a few ladies who want to shave off some pounds by meeting at the W&OD in Vienna 2-4 times a week for a good 45-60 minute walk-jog. I wrote "walk-jog" because I'm pretty out of shape and I need to work up to jogging. I've learned that I'm not a loner when it comes to fitness. I would like some enjoyable conversation and someone who shares my goals and commitment! Update: Luckily, this group has gotten enough members that numerous meetups can occur in the same week or even on the s …
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… Deciding to take up jogging, the man was astounded by the wide selection of jogging shoes available at the local sports shoe store. While trying on a basic pair of jogging shoe, he noticed a minor feature and asked the clerk: " What is this little pocket thing here on the side for?" And the clerk: " Oh, that's to carry spare change so you can call your wife to come pick you up when you've jogged too far." A school teacher asked a student, " John, will you please conjugate the verb 'to go' for th …
What is a Fab Lab? The CCBC (Community College of Baltimore County) MIT Fab Lab is a high tech workshop open to the public where entrepreneurs, product developers, inventors, and business people can get help making prototypes of their inventions. What do I have to Do to Use the CCBC MIT Fab Lab & What Can I Do There? After you take the Fab Lab Introduction safety and training class, you will have access to a ShopBot CNC milling/routing machine, UPrint 3D printer, Roland vinyl cutter, Epilog las …
Is running a 5K on your resolution list this year? Looking for running partners or groups? Returning from an injury or hiatus? This friendly, supportive group will help you achieve your fitness goals while having fun and socializing. We will coordiante runs during different times during the week and vary the setting, pace, and distance.
Do you feel like that proverbial round peg trying to fit in a square hole? Are you a "seasoned" citizen who just doesn't have anythiing in common with the younger crowd who make up most of the meetup groups? I don't know about you, but I don't have the energy or desire to hike, bike, jog or drink all night! If you would like to meet folks 50+ who are looking to make new friends then this is the group for you. My hope is that we will have scheduled meetups as well as spontaneous get togethers. So …
DetermiNation is the American Cancer Society's endurance training program. We help runners and walkers prepare and train for select marathons and half marathons across the nation, while they simultaneously fundraise on behalf of the Society.... in other words, we run, have fun, fight cancer, and help create a world with more birthdays! We are getting ready to begin training for both the Marine Corps Marathon and Rock'n'Roll Savannah Marathon and 1/2 Marathon in June. Our program provides 16 week …
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Hi my name is Alexis and I am 2 months pregnant (due in December), and also relatively new to the area. I would like to continue walking & jogging while pregnant, while also meeting other moms-to-be. My plan is two go on a group walk/run a few times a month, maybe more if we can, along the NCR trail (or anywhere else someone may have suggestions) and then maybe snack somewhere after?! Open to all pregnant women!
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If you've ever dreamed of making it through the finish line but don't know how to get started, this program is for you. This class is designed for the beginner and to accomplish a 5K run (3.1 miles). You'll learn about running form, injury prevention, increasing speed and distance, and choosing the right shoe. Program starts Wednesday, October 20th. Meet us at Downingtown Running Company for Informational Meeting and 1st walk/run session. 10:15 AM and 6PM Sessions. We are training for the …
The Howard County Striders are an incorporated non-profit organization dedicated to promoting lifetime fitness through running, based in central Maryland. We sponsor or support many types of activities, including high quality race events, group runs, low-key weekly races, and a robust complement of training programs for both adults and youth, from beginners on up, to support continued active lifestyles in the community. This is our on-line Meet-Up to connect to runners not familiar with the HC S …
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I was always an athlete my entire life, but after I had my daughter, I found myself overweight and tired after gaining 70 lbs! Running got me through my weight gain and back to my old self. I also have found running to be a great outlet for work and everyday stress. My goal is to bring together beginner, seasoned, and recreational women/mom runners in the Collegeville, PA area. I want it to be a broad range of women who run 7 minute miles to those on a run/walk program. Every runner started so …
We are a group of animals with human faces, and we run barefoot. We do not care about being fast, lean or tough. We run in the woods, our soul is plain and our paws are bare. Join us and find what animal you are ! (ahem:) We also do outreach to new runners and/or new barefoot runners. If you can walk barefoot, you CAN run barefoot. This is not an extreme sport but an increasingly popular way to strengthen your body and prevent injuries caused by bad running form. Contact the organizer if you are …
Hi North Bethesda runners! I want to re-vamp the way this meet-up is structured so that it will be more conducive to everyone getting out and hitting the trails with each other. I am not sure what the best method for making the group more robust, and therefore I am very open to any ideas of how we could figure out ways to meet-up and schedule runs. The way that we've done it in the past is I've suggested and scheduled a run (we usually had a weekday evening run [though I stopped scheduling th …
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A healthy lifestyle is a great addition to a healthy spirit! Bethlehem Fun, Fit and Fellowship is a group for CHRISTIAN WOMEN looking for like minded women for friendship, fitness and fellowship. Come and be your authentic self - no hang ups here - we exercise our bodies, we laugh, we cry, we eat, we pray and then we laugh some more!! Join us for weekend walks, easy jogs and gym meet ups. There are many great gyms in our area with daily passes and fantastic classes - lets rock them! Do you …
NB Washington, DC & McLean, VA Running group welcomes runners and walkers to join our weekly group run/walks. This is a great opportunity to make new friends, get fit, and have fun! Runners and walkers of all ages and abilities are welcome. We love trails! This program is FREE. This group is organized by New Balance DC Store Manager, Charles Grace and New Balance Tysons Corner Store Manager, Dan Guzman and Run Leader Tim Owen. For Group Runs at New Balance DC Wisconsin Ave, Contact Charles Grace …
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… Some of us like to dance, some like to fish, some like football, some like hockey, some like traveling, some like jazz, some like opera, some like shopping, some like jogging, some like dogs, some like cats! Some like hiking, some like camping, some like rock concerts, some like R & B concerts, some like spending, some like investing! All enjoying life every moment we can! Tomorrow is not promised to anyone! We work hard, so why not play hard! We travel, socialize and enjoy the company of profes …
If you like to hike on a scenic trail, ride a bike and explore a new area, take a jog around the park, go for a walk, check out a musical at the Kennedy Center or the local theater, go to the local farmers market, read a book from the local library and discuss it, go to live concerts, taste semi-sweet wines at a wine festival, try a new recipe, check out the exhibits at the museums, and you would like to share these and other events with people, then this group is for you. This group is also for …
Located in Frederick County, MD & Fairfax County, VA, we are a closely-knit group of men and women from 16 to 50+ years of age with widely-varying fitness levels. Our purpose is to motivate each other through intense Bootcamps every week to accomplish our fitness goals, and to reduce the stress of daily living, increase balance, flexibility & serenity through Stretching and/or Yoga. The workouts are diversified, highly-athletic & most importantly, fun. The following Bootcamps are offered: 1. S …
There has been a shortage of running groups based out of the U St. NW area, despite its respectable population density. Nevermore will this be the case. You should join U Street Runners if: you enjoy running, the outdoors, and DC during all seasons. you would like to meet new people who share a common interest (which is to say: running) you are a beginning, intermediate, or expert runner. All are encouraged to join and there is usually a range of ability levels at each run. Falcons, …
The Atlas District is a great neighborhood, but it's missing a running club, so that's where we come in. Let's create a running community on H Street! We have a 3 mile, 4 mile, and 5 mile route around the H Street corridor. To all runners and walkers in the area: Come meet your neighbors, explore your neighborhood, and get a great workout!
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Some people run for pride, glory, or accomplishment. We Run 4 Trash (and a cleaner environment)! Ever notice how much trash there is when you're out on your morning walk/jog/run? Well, there is A LOT! That's where the DC Trash Runners come in. We come from all walks of life and all different backgrounds, but with a shared passion for taking care of our environment. We are the DC Trash Runners, but it doesn't matter how fast or slow you think you may be, we run together, pick up trash and have f …
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