Health
Community Group Run/Walk
Weekly community group runs for runners and walkers of all abilities take place every Tuesday at 6:00pm at Ohio Valley Running Company (20 Station Street in Athens). Runs take place on the bikepath, so you have the opportunity to go as short or as long as you'd like. Masks are not required during the run,... Read More
Mud Run
Vienna, WV 34th Street, Vienna, WV, United StatesIn partnership with the City of Vienna, the YMCA of Parkersburg will be hosting a Mud Run on Saturday, May 22. The 1.25 mile-long course will stretch from the wooded area behind the Vienna Rec Center and Jackson Middle School. The Adult Division will run the course twice for a total of 2.5 miles. The... Read More
Tips on Becoming an Injury Resistant Runner
Ohio Valley Running Company 20 Station Street, Athens, OH, United StatesStruggling with injury issues and not sure where to start in proactively preventing them? Join us at Ohio Valley Running Company (20 Station St in Athens) at 6pm TODAY for a discussion with Dr. Robert Wayner, DPT. This event is free and open to the public. Dr. Wayner is an avid runner (he’s raced nearly... Read More
Free Grab & Go Lunches
Week days. Kids ages 1-18 Nelsonville 12-1 Glouster 1-2 Chauncey 1:30-2:30 Coolville 12-1
Workout Wednesday and Reebok Demo Night
Ohio Valley Running Company 20 Station Street, Athens, OH, United StatesJoin Coach Tim Sykes of Team RidgeRunners for a workout at 6 p.m. Wednesday, June 9, at Ohio Valley Running Company. Runners and walkers of all paces and ability levels are welcome! Workout participants also will have the opportunity to try out Reebok running shoes!
Strength & Mobility Clinic with Ohio University Physical Therapy
Ohio Valley Running Company 20 Station Street, Athens, OH, United StatesDoctoral students from Ohio University's School of Physical Therapy, under the supervision of Dr. Robert Wayner, DPT, will assess each participant's running gait biomechanics as well as perform a series of strength and mobility assessments. After the assessment, participants will receive instructions on exercises to address any areas of weakness that could potentially lead to... Read More
OVRC Tent Sale & Happy Hour
Ohio Valley Running Company 20 Station Street, Athens, OH, United StatesOhio Valley Running Company (20 Station St in Athens) is celebrating 5 years of business by hosting its biggest sale of the year beginning at 10:30 a.m. Friday, June 11. OVRC also will be hosting a happy hour from 6-8 p.m. featuring Athletic Brewing Company and Fluff Bakery.
Run & Raffle with OVRC
Ohio Valley Running Company 20 Station Street, Athens, OH, United StatesRunners and walkers of all paces and ability levels are invited to meet at 9 a.m. Saturday, June 12, at Ohio Valley Running Company (20 Station St in Athens) for a group run, followed by raffle prize drawings and time to socialize with some post-run baked treats. OVRC's anniversary weekend sale will continue throughout the... Read More
A Ride Through Time Guided Bike Tour
Nelsonville Public Library 95 W Washington St, Nelsonville, OhioA Ride Through Time Guided Bicycle Tour participants will enjoy 17.5 miles of the most beautiful back roads in Athens County, while touring historic and natural sites along the way with a historic guide. Local refreshments will be provided and chances to patronize local eateries and shops will be available. The tour will be a... Read More
FREE Physical Therapy Assessment with Mountain River Physical Therapy
YMCA of Parkersburg 1800 30th Street, Parkersburg, WV, United StatesAre you experiencing back or joint pain? Are you acutely aware of aches in your hips, legs, or shoulders? Are daily tasks like scratching your back, taking a shower, or typing on a keyboard opening you up to tingling or numbness in your arms? All of these situations are examples where physical therapy can make a... Read More