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Free Hot Yoga

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Hot Yoga at Day Yoga studio on Brown Street in Dayton. PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN YOGA MAT. Plan to arrive 10-15 minutes prior.

Centerville’s Frostbite 5

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COURSE: This course starts at Centerville High School, winds through the residential neighborhood southwest of the school, and then returns and finishes behind Centerville High School.
Two Distances:
5 Mile Run
4 Mile Walk – non competitive, not timed
The 4-mile walk course excludes the 1-mile Cable Court loop in the third mile and continues straight to Gracewood Drive. Course Map (Approximate)
All participants will be expected to pay on-site according to the fee schedule shown below. Race Day Registration will be available inside the Centerville High School gymnasium. We recommend that you arrive at least one hour before the race to park, register, and warm-up prior to the race start. Members, you absolutely MUST present your membership card to be eligible for the membership fees! No exceptions! Not an ORRRC Member?
PARKING: Centerville High School, 500 E Franklin St, Centerville Ohio 45458
AWARDS:
Awards will be handed out at the finish line. Please remain in the chute and stay in order as you pass the volunteers and the award table.
First Overall Male/Female, First Male/Female Masters (over 40), First Grand Master Male/Female (over 50), First Male/Female Senior (over 60) – Recipients of overall awards are not eligible for age group awards. Age group categories : 9 and under (non-competitive, all finishers are winners), 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80 & up.
RACE DIRECTOR: Ruth Kohstall

5 Hikes/Walks to Explore this Winter in the Riverway

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Don’t let cold temperatures keep you inside. Bundle up and get out there. The scenic views of the Riverway are beautiful in the winter. We have some tips for safe winter hiking:

Before you head out, plan and prepare to stay safe and warm during your adventures.

  • Check the forecast. Don’t let bad weather sneak up on you and ruin your hike.
  • Check trail conditions. Some trails go under water when it rains, or can be closed for construction. Find all closures on our Trail Conditions map.
  • Leave your travel plans with a trusted family member or friend. Let them know where you are going, when you are leaving, and when you think you will be back. They can help call for help if you don’t turn up when you are supposed to.
  • Dress appropriately. Layer up with at least three layers. Even if you don’t wear all the layers at the outset, it’s a good idea to take all layers on every outing. You can peel off layers if things heat up, but you can’t put on layers that you didn’t bring with you.
  • Take some essentials with you. A few things that should be with you include your phone with a full charge, a map and compass, sun protection, a first aid kit, a pocket knife, plenty of snacks and water, and matches or a fire starter.

 5 great trails for you to explore:

  1. Brookside Park Loop in the City of Sidney’s Tawawa Park is a 1.2 mile trail that features a scenic woodland forest setting. Log a twofer and stop by the smaller Riverside Park on your way to Tawawa Park, and marvel at the gargantuan Big Four Bridge.

 

  1. Spend time and look for winter season birds in the woods along the Great Miami River at the City Park in Tipp City. This spacious park offers access to the Great Miami River Recreation Trail, lots of nature trails, tall trees and picnic tables. In the warmer months this park is buzzing with ball games, but in colder months there are plenty of trails to explore. Take a winter picnic with you!

 

  1. Run, Cycle, or stroll along the Great Miami River in downtown Miamisburg if you want both nature and access to hot chocolate after your outing. Park your vehicle at Riverfront Park and walk north on the Great Miami River Recreation Trail and you might see an eagle fly over the river. Visit the Curious Styles and Coffee shop for something hot to drink.

 

  1. A beautiful natural park, the Woodsdale Regional Park is 119 acres along the Great Miami River. Managed by MetroParks of Butler County, the park features three loop trails to choose from – a .7, a 1.0 and a 1.2 mile option.

 

  1. The Winter Hike Series with Great Parks of Hamilton County has been getting folks outdoors in the beauty of winter for over 30 years. This year’s hikes offer multiple days and times at various parks to limit group hike sizes to 15 people.

Birding the Farm Walk

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Join Environmental Educator Sam Romeo on a weekly afternoon bird walk at Aullwood Farm! A variety of birds can be found on the trails and in the pastures and habitats at the farm. In winter, flocks of White-throated sparrows, Juncos and Eastern bluebirds are busy along the brushy fence rows; you might even spy a Great horned owl in the sugarbush! Binoculars are recommended.

Best Sledding Locations Around Dayton

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With the snow fast coming down, we thought this would be a good time to round up some of the best spots to go sledding in the area.  We’ve combed the internet archives to share Miami Valley’s favorite spots:

 

Wright Brother’s Memorial Hill
WPAFB – 2380 Memorial Rd, Dayton, OH 45424

The hill is an area favorite. Located off Route 444 on Kauffman Avenue next to Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, this hill has great access and parking. The designated sledding area is a grass surface ranging from smooth to bumpy. The slope is approximately 40 degrees with a lengthy run of about 700 to 800 feet. Many great spots act as ramps for those who like catching air.

The MetroParks have designated sledding locations in three of their parks – Englewood, Germantown and Taylorsville:

Englewood MetroPark
100 E National Rd, Englewood, OH 45322
Walk through the woods to the West Park near the dam.  This sledding hill is quite steep.

Germantown MetroPark
6206 Boomershine Rd, Germantown, OH 45327
Probably the best Metropark hill for sledding, snowboarding and tubing.

Taylorsville MetroPark
1200 Brown School Road, Vandalia
Entrance is on the east side of Brown School Rd., south of US 40. Grass turf, bumpy and no obstacles with a gentle grade makes for safe but long distance sledding. This hill offers a smooth/bumpy ride down a slope of 30 degrees with a 400 to 500 foot run.

Triangle Park
2500 Ridge Ave, Dayton, OH 45414
 For years this park has been a go to spot for families that want to slide down the hill.

Stubbs Park- Currently under construction in 2025 and not open.
 255 W Spring Valley Pike, Centerville, OH 45458
This south suburban park will be packed with folks slipping and sliding around

Centerville-Washington Park District

Rosewood Park! For young sledders, check out Little Mound Park!

Indian Riffle Park
801 E Stroop Rd Kettering OH 45440
The hill at Indian Riffle Parkis more of a mound, giving sliders more than one side to slide down. No obstacles with pretty smooth rides.Perfect for all ages.

Suicide Hill” Community Golf Course
2917 Berkley St, Kettering, OH 45409
Sledders flock at the first sign of ground-covering snow. Located at the Community Golf Course Kettering, next to Hills and Dales Metropark it’s just dangerous enough that you’ll be screaming down the hill.

Discover Paddlesports: Where to Paddle

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In this interactive, in-person program paddlers will determine which level of difficulty is appropriate for their level of experience. There will be information provided about paddling opportunities within Metroparks and our surrounding area. Perhaps most importantly, this program will provide you with the resources to feel empowered to make your own decisions about your next paddling trip.

Fitness Under the Wings

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Grab your water bottle and keep your New Year’s resolution with us!
Fitness Under the Wings is FREE and open to the public every Saturday in January from 8 -9 a.m.
Choose from a Yoga class presented by Indigo Yoga or follow a 1-mile, repeatable walking path featuring a new museum gallery each week.(Federal Endorsement not Implied)

Belly Dancing Class at Rosewood

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This class will consist of traditional belly dancing moves, shimmy, hip pop combinations including working with a veil scarf and we will cool down with traditional ballet barre stretches for the entire body.

Section A: Thursdays, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM, Jan. 12 – March 2, 2023.
Section B: Thursdays, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM, March 9 – April 27, 2023.
Fee: $48/resident; $58/non-resident
Location: Rosewood Arts Center
Instructor: Nancy Boss

Resolution Ride

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This beginner friendly ride will introduce you to MetroParks Mountain Biking Area (MoMBA). *Space is limited, registration is required*

5 Ways to Get Active This Week

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It’s a new year and a good time  to set off on a new journey, with a new set of goals to accomplish. Whether you’re a PR-focused powerlifter, a mile-churning marathoner, or just someone who wants to stay active and healthy, the start of another year provides you with an opportunity to refocus (or if you’re just starting out, establish) your fitness identity for the year. No matter what, choose to commit to yourself. You won’t regret the time you spend if you’re putting in effort for you. Here are a few workouts to try:

Pub Run

Star City Brewing Company 319 S. Second St., Miamisburg, OH
Join Key Sports, Runners Plus, and Dayton Track Club for our FIRST Pub Run of 2023!  Free to participate
RSVP here to be eligible for prizes: https://www.daytontrackclub.com/event…/dayton-pub-run-10
*NEW** Starting in 2023, attend 4, 8, 12, and/or all 24 Pub Runs and receive ADDITIONAL prizes!
Distance: 3-5 mile group run (run more or less if you’d like!)
All levels are welcome, and it’s free to attend!

Fitness Under the Wings

National Museum of the U.S. Air Force 1100 Spaatz Street, Riverside, OH
Grab your water bottle and keep your New Year’s resolution with us!
Fitness Under the Wings is FREE and open to the public every Saturday in January from 8 -9 a.m.
Choose from a Yoga class presented by Indigo Yoga or follow a 1-mile, repeatable walking path featuring a new museum gallery each week.(Federal Endorsement not Implied)
Advanced registration is requested at www.surveymonkey.com/r/FitnessUndertheWings.
Participants each week will receive a free give-away and anyone who attends all four weeks will receive a free exercise mat.
Strollers are welcome with walkers.

Pound- sweat | sculpt | rock

Greater Dayton Recreation Center 2021 West Third Street, Dayton, OH

Join us for a cardio jam session inspired by drumming!

Resolution Ride

Huffman/MoMBA 4485 Union School House Rd, Dayton, OH

This beginner friendly ride will introduce you to MetroParks Mountain Biking Area (MoMBA). *Space is limited, registration is required* free.

Free Tennis Lesson

KTC Quail Tennis Club 4225 Brown Road, Dayton, OH
KTC/Quail Tennis Club is offering adults and children a FREE Beginner and Advanced Beginner lesson on Sunday January 8 from 12:00-1:00pm! The class will be held at Quail Run Racquet Club @ 4225 Brown Rd. Come learn or relearn the wonderful sport of a lifetime! This class is offered to all children and adults who are not currently enrolled in a program at KTC/Quail.
To sign up, click the link below:
https://forms.gle/E5GvNpqYHgFoZbr29

 

New Year’s Intention Setting Yoga Classes

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Join us on the last day of the 2022 and first day of 2023 as we cultivate our sankalpa (intention) for the year ahead. Our sankalpa is our heartfelt desire and we will explore it’s manifestation through conscious intention setting, breath work, movement and even a little aromatherapy. A few restorative poses will also be incorporated to help you relax into the new year!

Advanced Running Project Pizza Run!

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Last Wednesday of Every Month!
Runners, wanna-be runners, walkers, strollers and mosey-alongers are invited to join us for a 4-Mile Run (or walk) with Advanced Running Project. Truly, all paces are welcomed, encouraged and celebrated. Advanced Running Project’s USA Track and Field certified coach Brandon Hough will be on hand to answer questions. You’ll find it fun and inspiring–and tasty.
Meet at The Dive at 6:00. After the run, everyone meets back at Beavercreek Pizza Dive where for only $7 you get,
• All you can eat pizza!
• A beer or soda!
• A donation to Shoes 4 the Shoeless!
Advanced Running Project Pizza Runs are the last Wednesday of every month, rain or shine, beginning at 6:00 at The Dive.
Click here (advancedrunning.com/) to find out more about Advanced Running Project Pizza Runs!

Christmas Day Skate

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Make a visit to the MetroParks Ice Rink part of your family Christmas tradition and skate to holiday music under the pavilion.

 

Admission fee: $7 daily
Ice skate rental: $3 daily

Skaters ages 3 and younger are admitted free with a paying adult.

Ugly Christmas Sweater Goat Yoga

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Wear your ugly Christmas sweater and join us for an evening of
laughter, goat yoga and hot chocolate at the Vandalia Recreation
Center!
Ages: 18 & older
Fee: $30 per person
Location: Vandalia Recreation Center Gymnasium
Registration Deadline: You must be registered for this program
by Monday, December 19. Walk-ins will not be accepted.
Register: Use this link http://wix.to/qGoVbed?ref=2_cl
Questions? Contact Aaron Messenger at: [email protected]