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:
Triathlon Clinic
June 2 at 8 a.m.
Alum Creek State Park
Free, 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.
No registration is required but to learn more 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.
Heart Champions 5K 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. Families and kids are invited to take part in fun activities in Ohio Stadium.
Registration information can be found here.
Volunteer at this event
TriFit Challenge - Triathlon
June 30
Antrim Park
Join Ohio State’s Ross Heart Hospital at the TriFit Challenge, a triathlon event with the goal of ending heart disease, June 30, 2013. The TriFit 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
Volunteer at TriFit Challenge
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One Lucky Buckeye
September 22
Grandview
Women's only run around Grandview to raise awareness for women's heart health. Participants can choose from 2, 4, or 8 mile courses. One "Lucky" man will be selected to participate.
More information to come.
