Wellness and Outdoors, January 2018
12th Annual Red Nose Half Marathon
The 13.1 mile, certified course starts and finishes at 11th and Broadway, and follows the scenic Columbus Riverwalk. No registration fees; the run is free.
Jan. 6, 8 a.m., Big Dog Fleet Feet, 1200 Broadway, Columbus’s
MLK 5k, 10k and 1 Mile
Starting at the Martin Luther King YMCA and ending at the Liberty Theatre, this is the third race in the Columbus Roadrunners Winter Series. For more info: ab@bigdogfleetfeet.com
Jan. 13, 8 a.m. – noon, The Liberty Theatre, 813 8th Avenue, Columbus
WILD About Cold Weather Camping
Outside World Columbus’s ladies-only clinics will kick off 2018 with a freeze as they dive right into cold weather camping. Learn how to choose the right gear to keep warm, tips and tricks for when the temperatures plummet, and how to spot the signs and treat hypothermia.
Jan. 17 6:30 – 8:30 p.m., Outside World, 1025 Broadway, Columbus
Unusual Percussion and a Little “Rach”
Never have recycled cans, hubcaps and bottles of all shapes and sizes sounded so amazing. Jarvlepp’s concerto is a masterpiece of whimsical repurposing and ingenuity. Pair it with Rachmaninoff’s lush, lyrical, post-Romantic symphony and you have a concert experience you will never forget.
Jan. 20, 7:30 – 10 p.m., Columbus Symphony Orchestra, 900 Broadway, Columbus
Porch Dog to Big Dog
Get yourself in running shape with Big Dog Fleet Feet.
Jan. 22, 6 – 7 p.m., Big Dog Fleet Feet, 1200 Broadway, Columbus
Florida Trip Planning Meeting
Outside World’s WILD group Florida Paddle trip is less than a month away and there are some details left to sort out. During this clinic, the ladies of WILD will focus on meal planning for the trip, as during the previous trip planning clinic it was decided that the group would cook together. Free and exclusive for the ladies on the Florida Paddle trip.
Jan. 24, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m., Outside World, 1025 Broadway, Columbus
Callaway Gardens Marathon / Half Marathon / 5k
Enjoy these races entirely within Callaway Gardens on one of the most beautiful courses that you’ll ever run. Pass the Day Butterfly Center, Callaway Discover Center, Sibley Horticultural Center, the Ida Cason Memorial Chapel, the Callaway Brothers Azalea Bowl and Mr. Carson’s Vegetable Garden and enjoy the gentle rolling hills. For tickets and more information, visit tricolumbus.com
Jan. 27, 8 – 11 a.m., Callaway Gardens, Pine Mountain, Ga.
An Evening of Crystal Singing Bowls & Yin Yoga
Yin Yoga is a slow, quiet practice that focuses on gentle stretching of the muscles and connective tissues. Crystal singing bowls produce pure tones that naturally resonate with the human body, which helps balance our electromagnetic energies. The vibrations of the Crystal Singing Bowls enhance the practice of Yin Yoga in creating a unique resonance, harmonization and integration process that promotes healing on the physical, emotional and mental levels.
Jan. 28, 6 – 7:15 p.m., Art of Yoga, 627 2nd Avenue, #6, Columbus