4 Ways You Can Be Healthy This Weekend in Indy
From celebrating our dads with a fun run for fathers day to supporting local yoga studios in a virtual festival, there is plenty to get up to in Indy this weekend to keep you staying active and eating right. Try any of the following events and let us know on social media if you do–We’d love to see what you do for your health and wellbeing this weekend!
Friday, June 19, 2020
Bike-In Breakfasts & The National Bike Challenge
Now through September, the YMCA at the City Market and many Indianapolis bike groups are hosting Bike-In Breakfast events to encourage you to commute by bike and support you in the National Bike Challenge hosted by Love to Ride USA. This nationwide event helps to untie thousands of cyclists, new or seasoned, in a friendly campaign to celebrate biking! The Bike-In Breakfast events finish with a yummy breakfast as a team and will help you collect miles on a variety of different routes. Log miles on your own and use #IndyBIB to share your progress on social media for the chance to win prizes and compete on leaderboards. It’s not too late to sign up, and by doing so, you are promoting a healthier way of travel for both you and the environment through education, exercise, and advocacy.
Click here for more information on the National Bike Challenge, to sign up, and to keep track of your mileage!
Saturday, June 20, 2020
Hero Hustle 5k/10k
Bodies Race Company of Indianapolis is hosting their annual Hero Hustle race, a Father’s Day-themed 5k/10k walk/run is perfect for the whole family! Taking place from 8-10 am at Southeastway Park of Indy Parks and Recreation, the fun includes awesome swag, free photography, costumes, and life results and awards. Please bring your own water/snacks due to COVID-19 guidelines and for the safety of everyone there, and get excited to celebrate your favorite dads!
Click here for more information and to register for the race!
Broad Ripple Farmers Market
The Broad Ripple Farmers Market will be hosted today from 8 am – 12 pm on North Rural Street across from Target and Macy’s, bringing fresh produce, meats, eggs, and artisanal foods out and for sale for your enjoyment. This market happens every Saturday, so you can enjoy locally grown foods and treats all summer long!
Click here for more information and directions on how to get there.
Sunday, June 21, 2020
Monumental Yoga Online Yoga and Mindfulness Festival
Monumental Yoga and Indy Yoga Movement is hosting this virtual health and wellness festival in celebration of the ancient practice of yoga and the current love of practicing yoga in present-day Indianapolis! Today, yogi’s will come together on their mats from all across this city for this live-streamed event on Facebook and Instagram. There will be a virtual vendor village consisting of mindful and conscious vendors from across the state, the leading yoga class live stream from 4 – 5 pm, and mini-classes scattered throughout the day from 7:30 am – 8:30 pm that is hosted by local studios.
Click here for more information & to view the schedule, and click here to register for the event.
