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The Road To Wellness 5K Run/2-Mile Walk

Embrace your journey. Walk or run with us!

What’s so great about 5Ks anyways?

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As someone who is not what people would call a ‘natural’ runner, I am always in awe of those who run and really love doing it. When looking at the sport in general, I have always felt running a marathon was basically as good as it gets, especially being in Massachusetts – the Boston Marathon is a sacred event. However, if I am being honest with myself, the possibility of me convincing myself to run a marathon is very, very low. I won’t say non-existent because you know anything is possible, but it’ll be a leap to say the least. When I look at the running world, a marathon just seems like the greatest of accomplishments, the fun fact that would gain you instant respect from people at a party. Saying you just ran a 5K doesn’t produce the same amount of awe, but in my opinion, 5K’s are the perfect competitive running endeavor for runners who appreciate the sport but see it as a vehicle to be healthy and fit vs. those who do it because they have an incredible amount of passion for the sport and the health aspects are just an awesome bonus (although if that’s you, you’re incredible)!

One of the great things about 5K training is it involves shorter interval training, which is the ideal type of workout if you are looking to shed a few pounds and get fit. One of the many fitness tips I’ve heard is that confusing your body is a great way to lose weight. While long runs can be great for decompressing and increasing your aerobic fitness, they aren’t always the best method to lose weight. Along with this idea of flexible training plans comes the ability to protect your body from overuse injuries! Obviously there are many things that we have to do to protect our bodies (like investing in good running shoes!) but the flexibility to vary your training can help you protect those body parts that sustain a lot of wear and tear while running stay happy!

Training for a 5K is intense, training for a marathon is intense, training for any running event is intense. Commitment to your training plan is important regardless of your end goal but the time commitment involved in training for a 5K is smaller than the time commitment involved in training for a marathon, which gives you more time to pursue a passion, maybe you want to take up knitting or salsa, or maybe you want to spend more time with your family or you just really love napping. Whatever it is, do it, the world is your oyster.
Time is money, right? Even better money is money. The entrance fees for a 5K are generally much less expensive than the entrance fees for marathons, or in this case The Road to Wellness 5K is free for community members! 5K’s are also everywhere, in Massachusetts alone there are close to 400 5K events in 2016. In theory (if dates work out), you could run one a day, although we wouldn’t recommend it. The wide availability of these events ensures that there are 5Ks nearby so you don’t have to travel to some distant land just to race.

To preform or not to preform, that my friends is the question. If you don’t want it to be a big deal it doesn’t have to be. If you wake up the morning of your race not feeling great, it’s ok, there’s the other 300 and something other 5K’s this year. And pushing through 3 miles of running seems much more doable then pushing through 26 miles of running. On the other hand, if you want to make it a thing, then make it a thing! Compete with yourself, compete with the guy in the neon shirt, see how fast you can go once that burn starts and how far you can push yourself.

Along the lines of making it a big deal or a short weekend stop, running a 5K doesn’t necessitate fuel belts or special gear. One of the winners from their age group at The Road to Wellness 5K ran in jeans! And while I personally would over heat, anything is possible. Whether you run in a gorilla costume or running shorts, like most things in life it’s all what you make it.

If I haven’t convinced you to run, then here’s another 10 reasons to sign up for a race!


If Coach Gael has convinced you to run, check out this blog post about Strategy for 5Ks.

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HUGE shout out to our amazing team of Road to Well HUGE shout out to our amazing team of Road to Wellness coaches! Thank you for devoting your hard work and time this past summer to prepare us for the big event ✨You have been such a positive influence on everyone’s wellness journeys and we can’t thank you enough 🙌💙
Use the link in our bio to check out our 9th Annua Use the link in our bio to check out our 9th Annual Road to Wellness Facebook album! Make sure to repost your favorite photos using the #Road2WellnessRox hashtag or email them to events@dimock.org! 📷🙌

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Looking for ways to stay active for free this fall Looking for ways to stay active for free this fall now that the Road to Wellness Summer Training Series has ended? 

The @bostonparksdept Fitness Series offers free fitness programming in Boston parks and virtually! There are daily virtual classes and weekly in-person classes across the city. You can find the full schedule and links to sign up for these fun fitness classes at boston.gov/fitness 💪🏋️‍♀️🚴‍♂️ @healthyboston 

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Even though the Road to Wellness training season i Even though the Road to Wellness training season is over, that doesn’t mean you have to be! Follow these tips to stay active and motivated until next season 💪 Visit verywellfit.com/everyday-habits-that-help-you-stay-active-5216865 for more information! 

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#Throwback to last Saturday at the 9th Annual Road #Throwback to last Saturday at the 9th Annual Road to Wellness 5K Run/2-Mile Walk! Have photos you’d like to share from race day? Email them to events@dimock.org 📩📷

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Can we go back to Saturday?! Make sure to check ou Can we go back to Saturday?! Make sure to check out @wcvb5’s awesome coverage of Saturday’s 9th Annual Road to Wellness here: wcvb.com/article/boston-9th-annual-road-to-wellness-5k-run2-mile-walk/45060553! 🎉🏅✨🎵🏃👍

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To all of our 5K Run and 2-Mile Walk participants, To all of our 5K Run and 2-Mile Walk participants, give yourself a pat on the back for all of your hard work! 💪👏We already cannot wait for the 10th Annual Road to Wellness next year! Stay tuned for more photos coming this week 📸
We want to extend a BIG thank you to all of our sp We want to extend a BIG thank you to all of our sponsors, volunteers, and community members who made the 9th Annual Road to Wellness 5K Run/2-Mile Walk a truly special day! 💙💚🧡 YOU are what makes the event possible, and we are so grateful for your support. 🙌

Special thanks to our Lead Sponsor @johnhancock for powering another incredible summer of fitness and community here in Roxbury 💪

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Big thank you to everyone who made Saturday an ama Big thank you to everyone who made Saturday an amazing celebration of community health and wellness! This was our biggest and best Road to Wellness 5K Run/2-Mile Walk yet! 🙌🎉💚✨

Stay tuned for more photos 📷

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The 9th Annual Road to Wellness 5K Run/2-Mile Walk The 9th Annual Road to Wellness 5K Run/2-Mile Walk is here! 🎉🎉

Registration and check-in this morning will be from 7:30 - 8:45 AM 👍 Please visit our registration tents to check in and receive your bib. If you or someone you know already checked you in and picked up your bib and shirt, there’s no need to check in again. Just show up before 8:30 AM so you have plenty of time to find your pacing group before the race begins at 9 AM! 

Make sure you check out the wide range of health and wellness exhibitors at the Health and Fitness Pavilion anytime between 7:30 AM and 11:00 AM! Road to Wellness sponsor Wellwithall will offer free blood pressure screenings at their tent! Take charge of your health and stop by for a free screening. Also, our generous sponsor, Stop & Shop, will host a free farmers market with delicious produce 🍌🥦🍓🍐

We can’t wait to see everyone soon! For more information and updates, visit roadtowellness5k.com 🙌✨

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RACE DAY is in less than 24 hours! We can’t wait RACE DAY is in less than 24 hours! We can’t wait to see you at the 9th Annual Road to Wellness 5K Run/2-Mile Walk tomorrow morning 🎉 

😴 Make sure you get a good night’s sleep and plan extra time to travel to The Dimock Center on the morning of the race. The address is 55 Dimock Street, Roxbury, MA 02119. Parking will be VERY limited in the area, so please plan to take public transportation or a ride-share service such as Uber or Lyft.

🍌🍞Eat a well-balanced breakfast to ensure you are fueled up for the Run/Walk! It’s essential to eat something high in carbohydrates, such as: a bagel, banana, energy bar, or oatmeal.

🎽 Registration will open promptly at 7:30 AM for anyone who did not pick up their bib and check in early. Please make sure you are on time so you can join the amazing opening ceremony with the fabulous @edwardslatoyia and warm up with the iconic Brandy Cruthird @bbb360_ at 8:20 AM. Registration will close at 8:45 AM, and the walk/run will begin at 9:00 AM!

🎵Don’t forget to check out the wide range of exhibitors at our Health & Fitness Pavilion located just behind the finish line at 55 Dimock Street! The pavilion will be open from 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM. 

🌦️ The 9th Annual Road to Wellness will take place rain or shine on Saturday, September 9th, barring extreme weather such as an intense thunderstorm. Please dress accordingly and stay tuned to the Road to Wellness website and social media channels for the latest updates.

And be sure to tag @Road2Wellness5K in your race day photos 😄📸 See you soon! 

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On your marks, get set... GO! Only THREE DAYS unti On your marks, get set... GO! Only THREE DAYS until the 9th Annual Road to Wellness 5K Run/2-Mile Walk! Whether this is your first 5K Run or 2-Mile Walk, or you're a returning athlete, all are welcome to join us on race day this Saturday, September 9! 🏃‍♀️🏃

Huge shout-out goes to our Lead Sponsor, John Hancock! Because of their generous support, this community event remains free of charge for all participants and empowers our community to take manageable steps for long-term health and wellness! 🙌

For more information on race day or to register, visit roadtowellness5k.com/ 🏅💃🎉

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We are so excited to welcome back our Road to Well We are so excited to welcome back our Road to Wellness Emcee @edwardslatoyia from @nbc10boston, DJ @rockstonetrizz from @sparkfmonline, and Warm-up Leader Brandy Cruthird (@bbb360_) to host the iconic Opening Ceremony this Saturday! 

And don’t forget – early bib pick up is going on NOW until 8:00 PM at The Dimock Center (55 Dimock Street Roxbury MA, 02119!) Check-in early and pick up bibs and t-shirts for you and your team, friends, or even neighbors so you can sleep in on race day, wear your R2W shirt to the race, skip the long registration lines, spend more time connecting with your community at the Health and Fitness Pavilion, AND warm up for the race with Brandy Cruthird! 💃 You will also be entered into a drawing to win a $100 Marathon Sports gift card if you pick up your bib early. 

Can’t make it today? We are also offering early bib pick up tomorrow, Thursday, September 7, at The Dimock Center from 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM 🎉

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❗Reminder ❗ You can check in and pick up your ❗Reminder ❗ You can check in and pick up your bib and t-shirt for the 9th Annual Road to Wellness EARLY! 

📅When? Wednesday, September 6, from 9 AM - 8 PM OR Thursday, September 7, from 9 AM – 5 PM

🗺️Where? The Dimock Center’s Cheney Building (55 Dimock Street, Roxbury, MA 02119) 

🙋 Why?  You can sleep in on race day, wear your R2W shirt to the race, skip the long registration lines, spend more time connecting with your community at the Health and Fitness Pavilion, and warm up for the race with Brandy Cruthird! Plus, if you check in and pick up your bib early, you will be entered into a drawing to win a $100 Marathon Sports gift card.

💻 Questions? Email events@dimock.org
Although there's no training today, it's important Although there's no training today, it's important to stay active this weekend so you are prepared for the Road to Wellness 5K Run/2-Mile Walk next Saturday! We suggest enjoying this beautiful weather and going on a walk, bike ride, or run! 

Don't forget, we are hosting Early Bib Pick Up at The Dimock Center (55 Dimock Street Roxbury, MA) this Wednesday, September 6 from 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM and Thursday, September 7, from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM! If you pick up your bib early, you will be entered into a drawing to win a $100 Marathon Sports gift card! 

To learn more, visit roadtowellness5k.com/race-info/
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It's #ThankYouThursday! Today, we're thanking @gra It's #ThankYouThursday! Today, we're thanking @granitetelecom, whose generous support not only allows all community members to participate in the Road to Wellness 5K Run/2-Mile Walk free of charge, but also powers our FREE Summer Training Series all summer long. 🌞

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With the Road to Wellness 5K Run/2-Mile Walk quick With the Road to Wellness 5K Run/2-Mile Walk quickly approaching on Saturday, September 9, make sure you check out the tips below to make sure you set yourself up for a great morning! 

🚗 Make sure you get a good night’s sleep and plan extra time to travel to The Dimock Center morning of the race. The address is 55 Dimock Street, Roxbury MA 02119. Parking will be VERY limited in the area, so please plan to take public transportation or a ride share service such as Uber or Lyft.

🥯🍌Eat a well-balanced breakfast to make sure you are fueled up for the Run/Walk! It’s important to eat something high in carbohydrates such as: a bagel, banana, energy bar, or oatmeal. 

⏰Registration will open promptly at 7:30 AM for anyone who did not pick up their bib and check-in early on 9/6 or 9/7. Please make sure you are on time so you can join the amazing opening ceremony with the fabulous @edwardslatoyia and warm up a with the iconic Brandy Cruthird @bbb360_ at 8:20 AM. Registration will close at 8:45 AM and the walk/run will begin at 9:00 AM! 

See you there! 

#road2wellness5k #road2wellness2mile #road2wellnessrox #roxburyma @hoodfitma @teambaa @thedimockcenter
We are thrilled to offer Early Bib Pick Up for the We are thrilled to offer Early Bib Pick Up for the first time this year on Wednesday, September 6, from 9 AM - 8 PM & Thursday, September 7, from 9 AM – 5 PM at The Dimock Center’s Cheney Building (55 Dimock Street, Roxbury, MA 02119)

Why pick up your bib & t-shirt early?

😴 You can sleep in on race day 
🎽Wear your R2W shirt to the race 
😫Skip the long registration lines 
🎵Spend more time connecting with your community at the Health and Fitness Pavilion 
😍Warm up for the race with Brandy Cruthird!

Plus, if you pick up your bib early, you will be entered into a drawing to win a $100 Marathon Sports gift card. You can even pick up bibs and shirts for your teammates, friends, and neighbors!

Questions? Email events@dimock.org
📻 Road to Wellness and @HoodFitMA founder Thadd 📻 Road to Wellness and @HoodFitMA founder Thaddeus Miles, @teamBAA Director of Community Engagement Suzanne Walmsley, and @thedimockcenter President and CEO Dr. Charles Anderson join the @sparkfmonline Saucy and Friends crew to talk all things Road to Wellness! Tune in Wednesday, August 30th at 9:30 AM at www.sparkfmonline.com/live 📻
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