Prevention through Sports FLIP’s theme for March is: Prevention Through Sports! Sports are a big part of our mission, because they take us back to that time in life when it wasn’t about staying fit or losing weight… it was all about having #FUN! You will notice FUN is a huge theme for FLIP. Dust off an old passion, or try a new sport… don’t force fitness… have fun! #FUN #simpleFLIPs #PreventionThruSports Tip: Anchor your activity for the week with a sport. It will keep you committed to a scheduled day; give you something to look forward to every week #FUN; provide a great way to stay up with friends #SOCIAL; and is an easy way to get someone active with you #INSPIRE #Community: Where in Columbus can you get friends together for a sport? Check…
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FLIP’s Darby Creek Trail Run 2017
What/Why: FLIP’s 6th Annual Darby Creek Trail Run- 5k Run/Walk & 10k Trail Run When: Saturday, July 15th. Registration begins at 7:45am. Races begin at 9am… After party directly when races are complete (RAFFLE PRIZES GALORE) Where: Battelle Darby Creek Metro Park Registration Page: http://www.racepenguin.com/events/darbycreektrailrun/ Race Background/Information: The course will be a 5k and 10k trail run through the picturesque but challenging terrain of Battelle Darby Creek Metro Park. The 5k is relatively flat and can be enjoyed by runners and walkers of all skill levels. The 10k is a true challenge ending in a stair climb that has become infamous among the Columbus trail running community. In keeping with FLIP’s goal to encourage a cancer preventative lifestyle, FLIP encourages every level of fitness to come…
FLIP’s Darby Creek Trail Run
What/Why: FLIP’s Darby Creek Trail Run- 5k Run/Walk & 10k Trail Run When: Saturday, August 20th. Registration begins at 7:45am. Races begin at 9am… After party directly when races are complete (RAFFLE PRIZES GALORE) Where: Battelle Darby Creek Metro Park Registration Page: http://www.racepenguin.com/events/darbycreektrailrun/ Race Background/Information: The course will be a 5k and 10k trail run through the picturesque but challenging terrain of Battelle Darby Creek Metro Park. The 5k is relatively flat and can be enjoyed by runners and walkers of all skill levels. The 10k is a true challenge ending in a stair climb that has become infamous among the Columbus trail running community. In keeping with FLIP’s goal to encourage a cancer preventative lifestyle, FLIP encourages every level of fitness to come out and…
FLIPInHealth Dragon Boat Racing
What an amazing time we had participating in the Asian Festival’s Dragon Boat Competition representing FLIP and InHealth Mutual on Sunday, May 22 at Scioto Audubon Metro Park! We had the 4th best time overall, and we couldn’t have been more thrilled with the hard work and effort that our team put into making it an exhilarating day for everyone! Thank you goes out to InHealth for starting the team, as well as OPOC.us, AccelWELL, Navigator Management Partners & Ohio State University for providing members to join our dominance! To check out some pictures from this year’s competition head to FLIP’s Facebook Page! #FLIPInHealth#4thplace #teamchemistryonpoint #fight #live #inspire #prevent
FLIP’s 2016 Darby Creek Trail Run
IT IS BACK!! The 2016 Darby Creek Trail Run is taking place this year on Saturday, August 20. Early registration has started for the 5th annual 5k and 10k trail run at the scenic Darby Creek Metro Park. The beauty of this race is that the course is challenging, yet incredibly manageable for runners of all ages and fitness levels. Once again, our race will feature an awards ceremony along with other prizes, games and food afterwards at our post race party! We have had many different prizes in the past ranging from sports tickets, white water rafting packages, beauty products, restaurant gift cards, to Columbus local adventures and games. Early registration has now opened, and you can sign up for the earlybird rate of…
Columbus Parks by Region
If you’re looking for a great place to walk, run, cycle, or hike, check out these great locations across Columbus.
Spring Into Action – April
March kicked off FLIP’s ‘how to’ roadmap by starting with a mental shift, or making the FLIP. April is focused on one of the most important weapons in the preventive fight against cancer – ACTIVITY!
Bend and Stretch
Most people know that yoga is a great exercise to increase flexibility but it can also help reduce stress and help you stay in shape!
Guilt Free Thanksgiving!
No one should ever feel guilty about enjoying the food associated with the holidays. But what is the shame in making yourself even more excited for your afternoon/evening meal?
The Metro Park Challenge
Metro parks are a great way to get in touch with the outdoors without the hassle. The best part is that they can offer different experiences and great adventure.