Prevention is the best way to fight cardiovascular disease, the number one cause of death among Americans. Ohio State's Ross Heart Hospital invites you to join us in the fight against heart disease by taking steps to live a healthier lifestyle and to make positive changes within your power. Ohio State will help you achieve your personal challenge for wellness through group training and fitness events.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
Aquathlon + Swim Clinic
May 11 at 8 a.m.
Aquatic Adventures - Hillard
Non-competitive training opportunity for all skill levels accompanied by Ohio State Sports Medicine experts to discuss endurance medicine and injury prevention for athletes in training.
To register visit our partner Greenswell's site here.
The Dirty Duathlon
May 19 at 8 a.m.
Alum Creek State Park
Get muddy and dirty at the 2013 Greenswell Dirty Duathlon. The runs take place on the muddy and obstacle-laden Winter Hawk Bridle trail that winds along the wooded area at the northern part of Alum Creek Reservoir. This will not be your normal duathlon run, course includes multiple stream crossings, log jumps, roots and rocks and muddy sections that will bring you out of your shoes.
Choose from two distances:
Dirty Short: 2 mile trail run + 12 mile bike + 2 mile trail run
Dirty Du (long): 2 mile trail run + 22 mile bike + 6.2 mile trail run
To register visit our partner Greenswell's site here.
The Gauntlet and The Gauntlet 5K Presented by OSU Sports Medicine
The Gauntlet: June 15-16
Alum Creek State Park
Two-day fitness challenge featuring obstacle challenges to test your level of fitness endurance.
To register visit our partner Greenswell's site here.
The Gauntlet 5K: June 16 at 8:30 a.m.
Alum Creek State Park
3.1 mile race that incorporates geographical challenges and landmark obstacles that will challenge even the fittest athlete. (Part of the larger event but can be completed separately)
To register visit our partner Greenswell's site here.
Run with a Buckeye
June 22 at 9 a.m.
Ohio Stadium
Family friendly event where youth can team up with former and current Buckeyes for a one-mile, fun, heart healthy run!
Registration information can be found here.
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Heart Champions Walk/Run
June 22 at 8:30 a.m.
Take part in a heart-healthy activity to help raise awareness of heart disease prevention and to celebrate those living a affected by heart disease.
Registration information can be found here.
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Tri Fit Challenge - Triathlon
June 30
Antrim Park
Join Ohio State’s Ross Heart Hospital at the Tri Fit Challenge, a triathlon event with the goal of ending heart disease, June 30, 2013. The Tri Fit Challenge starts in the water at Antrim Park and ends on foot in Ohio Stadium. Proceeds benefit patient care at Ohio State's Ross Heart Hospital and life-saving research at Davis Heart and Lung Research Institute.
Participants can choose from three triathlon lengths, and compete as individuals or in a relay teams of two or three.
Tri: .25 mile swim + 12 mile bike + 2 mile run
Fit: .45 mile swim + 12 mile bike + 5K run
Challenge: .90 mile swim + 24 mile bike + 10K run
To sign up for more information visit: http://go.osu.edu/rosstrifit
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