Summer is here, and with it comes vacations, family time, warm weather, outdoor #fun and plenty of opportunities to checkout what Columbus has to offer. We’ve decided to interview the newest member of the FLIP team, Meggie Sexton. Meggie is FLIP’s marketing coordinator and co-race director for the 7th annual Darby Creek Trail Run on…
The Columbus Prevent Event was an interactive and proactive event dedicated to cancer prevention! Thank you to all that attended – as either speakers, fitness instructors, participants or just silent supporters! We hope to make this an ANNUAL event with the support of our Columbus community! Please keep your eyes open for details about…
Fitness Before the Feast Calendar! Fall brings colder weather, which also typically brings with it a decrease in physical activity. FLIP wants to keep you active this fall with “FLIP’s Fitness Before the Feast”. This workout challenge is 4 weeks long, ending the Friday before Thanksgiving (hence the “feast”). The goal will be to motivate each…
WOW is all that we can say! Thank you to everyone that joined us last Saturday for the 6th Annual Darby Creek Trail Run. The energy around the start/finish line was fantastic, inspiration was running high and the weather was perfect! We are so excited to surpass our highest race turnout this year BY FAR with…
Spring is here, which means the warmer weather and outdoor activities are just around the corner! We’ve decided to interview one of our board members, Melinda Urani, to see what she does for #fun around the #community throughout springtime! Name: Melinda Urani Age: 39 Hometown: Republic, PA, a small town South of Pittsburgh (that’s where…
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…
Did you know… that March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month since 2000 when President Bill Clinton made the declaration? In fact, March 3 was National Dress in Blue Day to recognize those lives that have been affected by colorectal cancer. The American Cancer Society has reported that not only are colorectal cancer cases rising…
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…
FLIP Power Team The FLIP Power Team is designed to create a powerful movement of advocates, dedicated to inspiring others and supporting the preventative fight in Columbus. This team is step up from ‘FLIP Enthusiasts’ (community members that follow our mission and attend events). We are challenging the Power Team to help FLIP achieve its…
Taken a year apart. From 250 to 170! Name: Byron Gunter Age: 36 Hometown: Ashtabula, Ohio (home of Urban Meyer!) Job title: Owner, Buckeye Entertainment Event Group Passions: Anything that lights up or makes noise. Oh, and license plates. Q: How would you describe your current state of health and wellness? A: Much better than it was a year ago! Since…
