Running Buddies Complete William Irvin 5K

Eight adults paired with 10 youth to run the William Irvin 5K on Friday June 20. The group, part of the YMCA Running Buddies program, has been training together since the beginning of March. Running Buddies is designed to encourage fitness, healthy choices and positive relationships for at-risk youth (ages 9-17), by pairing them with an adult to train and run 5k, 5-mile and trail races. There is a total of 19 adults and 24 youth currently in the program. The Running Buddies will finish out their season in the end of July with the Park Point 5-Miler. The Running Buddies have had a fantastic year so far with presentations on nutrition, strength-training, motivation, aerobics and running injury prevention. Running Buddies is made possible by a grant from the Medica Foundation. If you would like more information about Running Buddies or if you would like to participate in the program in the future, please contact the Duluth Area Family YMCA at 722-4745 x175 or email ahohenstein@duluthymca.org

YMCA Biggest Muscles Competition

The Biggest Muscles competition is a power lifting competition that consists of the bench press, squat and dead lift. The competition will be held on Saturday July 26th and there will be a rules meeting for all of the participants on Saturday June 21st. The fee is $25 for members and $35 for the community. The fee is not due until the rules meeting on June 21st. Participants can sign up after June 21st, but must get their money in before the can compete. The sign up sheet is in the Wellness Center or you can call 722-4745 x133. Anyone can join as long as they are healthy enough to complete three lifts. Prizes will be awarded and all participants will receive a t-shirt.

Want to spice up your workout?

Starting in June, the Wellness Center staff ill be introducing a new “Exercise of the Week”. Ask one of the WC staff for new ways to improve your workout routine and challenge yourself.

Learn How to Play Ultimate Frisbee…
For FREE!

Mondays Starting June 16th
Interested in learning how to play ultimate Frisbee? Join us at the end of Park Point on Monday evenings from 5:00-6:00pm to learn how to play. Open to all ages and did we mention that it is FREE? For more information, please call Jeramy at 722-4745 x161 or email jkatchuba@duluthymca.org

Facility Area Closings

Pool Closings:
The pool will be closed for tile work Friday August 22 through Sunday September 7 and will reopen on Monday September 8th.