Lacing Up: The Green Wave Returns to Yoctangee
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — If you’ve been looking for a reason to shake off the last of the winter frost and test those legs before the spring season truly kicks into gear, mark your calendars for Saturday, March 7, 2026. The Leprechaun Chase 5k is returning to Yoctangee...
Slow Running – the benefits
Slow jogging, often defined as running at a "pace with a smile" offers a physiological "sweet spot" that is distinct from both walking and high-intensity running. Research indicates that slow jogging is highly efficient for weight management and metabolic health...
Gahanna Schools Cross Country Dominate!
Saturday August 24, 2024 Gahanna school teams dominated the opening weekend of the 2024 cross country season in Whitehall, Ohio. High and middle school teams from throughout Central Ohio ran in the Dan Reid XC Invitational. This meet was held at the very beautiful...
An Incredible Seven Years!
The Lemon Trails 5k took place on Saturday July 20, 2024 in Hilliard, Ohio. This was the 7th year for this event and what an incredible seven years it has been. The event has raised over $80,000 to benefit the Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation. If you don't know too...
Old Glory 5k Race Review
Race Review: Old Glory 5k The Old Glory 5k was held in Marysville, Ohio on Thursday July 4. Leading up to the event we were a little concerned that the event may get washed out by rain and thunderstorms, but this thankfully did not happen. We instead had lovely...
Race Review: Shepherds Corner 5k
Saturday June 8, 2024 - Blacklick, Ohio Race Review: Shepherd's Corner 5k What a beautiful day it turned out to be to go run on the farm! What used to be called the Farm Fresh 5k is now known as the Shepherd's Corner 5k. Held each year round about the first week of...
Your Feet Are Your Foundation
By: Worthington Optimal Wellness To maintain peak performance while running and walking our body’s kinetic chain needs to stay in optimal operation. What’s a kinetic chain? We believe Arthur Steindler described it best in his book, Kinesiology of the Human Body where...
How to Dress for Winter Running
Going running in the winter doesn’t have to be uncomfortable. Many new runners will initially grab clothing items from their closet. Since these items a not considered athletic wear, most times they are bulky and as you sweat, they get heavy and by the time you get...
New Runner Mistake #1 – Wrong Shoes
When a new runner begins in the sport, whether they want to be very serious about running a marathon one day or if they are just looking to lose weight and become healthier, many of them make one small mistake. They run in the wrong shoes. What many new runners don’t...
Running Santa’s in Gahanna
The Santa Race 5k held on Saturday December 2, 2023 at Creekside Plaza in Gahanna. Typically an event which finds itself held in cold weather, this year's event was not typical, and thank goodness! Though overcast, the temperature was a lot warmer than normal and we...