Get entry to a dozen local fitness studios for one flat rate.
 The fit biz is certainly booming in Manayunk: at last count, there were 18 (!!) fitness-related businesses in the ‘hood, from personal trainers to yoga studios to indoor cycling and rowing outfits and more. So, the powers-that-be decided to round them all up for an awesome, massive Fit Fest on June 1st, kicking off a brand-new festival called Fitness Week. Which, you know, is right up our alley here at Be Well.
Fit Fest will include free outdoor fitness classes with instructors from area studios—The Wall Cycling Studio, Merge Dance Studio, Bikram Yoga Manayunk and more—as well as vendor booths, free health consultations and the “Walk the Wall” fundraiser. During Fitness Week, you can buy a $25 punch card valid for a free class at 12 local fitness studio. The idea is to give you the opportunity to try out lots of different classes for one flat rate. (And by the way, ladies, you can think of it as a warmup for Be Well Boot Camp on June 8th, okay?)
Fit Fest will run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, June 1st. Manayunk Fitness Week runs from June 2nd through 7th. More info, including a link to purchase the punch card, is here.
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The Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia is organizing a "Safety Ride" in Center City.
 Here’s a pretty good way to round out Bike to Work Week. This Saturday, the Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia and Center City District are organizing a free “Safety First” bike ride through Center City. The ride is advertised for cyclists of all levels (including families), but is really meant for newbies who aren’t yet confident about riding bikes in the city. The group will be led by a police escort as well as reps from Center City District and BCGP. All traffic laws will be obeyed and enforced throughout the ride.
The ride itself is free, of course, but organizers are encouraging cyclists to register ahead of time here. There will be raffle drawings before and after, giveaways and more.
Cyclists will gather at 9 a.m. at Washington Square Park at 6th and Walnut. The route is an almost-five-mile loop that’ll be completed twice. See the map below.
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Do you have what it takes to conquer the famous Manayunk Wall?
 Cyclists cringe at the thought of climbing the infamous Manayunk Wall, a 17-percent-grade hill right in the middle of Manayunk and long the most grueling part of the Philadelphia International Cycling Championship (now the Parx Casino Philly Cycling Classic). But that dang hill isn’t just a challenge for cyclists. Next month, a group of people will walk up the infamous incline for the Walk the Wall fundraiser—and you’re invited to join them.
The event raises funds for organizations in the Roxborough and Manayunk area, specifically Journey’s Way, the Manayunk Roxborough Food Co-Op Initiative, North Light Community Center and the Roxborough YMCA. All participants will receive a snack, beverage, “Walk the Wall” button, and their choice of a “Walk the Wall” water bottle or backpack. (We love us some good swag.) Find out more and register here.
$15, June 1st anytime between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m., The Manayunk Wall, base of Levering Street at Cresson, Manayunk.
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A color blast (literally!) at Citizens Bank Park.
I was pretty much heartbroken last month when I went to sign up for The Color Run in Philly only to find out that tickets sold out at lighting speed. I imagine that a lot of you Be Wellers are facing the same issue so I’m here to present you with an alternative: The Run or Dye 5K!
Much like other color races, Run or Dye blasts runners with safe, eco-friendly, powdered dye through out the 5K. Once finished, a huge color bash is held—you know, just in case you didn’t get completely covered from head to toe during the race. The coolest thing about this race? It takes place at Citizens Bank Park! Find out more and register here. And for a list of 30 other fun races coming up this summer, go here.
$45 for individuals, $40 per person for teams (4 or more), June 15th at 9 and 11 a.m., Citizens Bank Park, 1 Citizens Bank Way, Philadelphia.
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If you missed out on the Zombie Run and the Walking Dead Escape, here's another chance to get zombified!
I t’s official: zombies are taking over the Philadelphia area. And not in your typical apocalyptic fashion—these zombies are looking to run.
Following suit of The Zombie Run and The Walking Dead Escape, The Zombie Race will be gracing our on May 19th. The unique thing about this race? It’s more of a zombie race-mud run hybrid, filled with super fun (and challenging) obstacles like balance beams, monkey bars and, of course, the military mud pit. The race site even has camping amenities for those looking for a zombie-filled weekend. Runners have the option of completing 5K or 15K courses. Find out more and register here.
Zombie price starts at $30, 5K runner starts at $75, 15K runner starts at $95. Race day is May 19th; 5K run leaves in waves starting every half hour beginning at 9:30 a.m., the 15K starts at 1 p.m., 3143 York Road, Furlong.
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Get fit (or pampered) with Mom this weekend.
 Get 10 percent off class cards, boutique items and annual memberships at DIG Yoga in Old City and Lambertville through Sunday. Mention the deal at the studio or use the code LOVEMOM online. The Philly location is also doing a special Restoratives class for Mother’s Day on Sunday from 5:30 to 7 ($18).
The Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia is hosting a free family-friendly bike ride in honor of Mother’s Day on Sunday. The CycloFemme Ride—one of over 200 such rides taking place around the world on Mother’s Day—kicks off at 9 a.m. at Cadence Cycling & Multisport in Manyunk (4323 Main Street). A beginners’ ride (5 to 10 miles) will head off down the Schuylkill Trail; an intermediate ride, mostly on road, will head out for a 35-mile spin. RSVP here.
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Here's where the film First will be playing in our area.
If you miss all the Olympics hubbub from last summer (minus all those brain-cell-sappping Ryan Lochte soundbites), take heart: the London Games’ official documentary, First, will be screening in Philly later this month.
Check out the trailer:
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Learn Queen Bey's best moves—just in time for her July concert in Philly.
After Beyoncé’s off-the-chain Super Bowl performance in February, Philly Dance Fitness posted a question on its Facebook page, asking if anyone would be interested in learning to booty shake and chest pump like Queen Bey herself. And, well, obviously they did.
Based on the overwhelming response to the post, PDF is delivering a Bootylicious Beyonce Hip-Hop Workshop on May 18th. Instructor-trio Angela, Maya and Deborah will be replicating the moves from Destiny Child’s and B’s biggest hits for you to learn. The girls promise to teach the choreography to chart-topping songs like “Baby Boy,” “Dance for Me,” and, of course, “Single Ladies.” Find out more and register here.
$15 until May 11th, $20 after; the workshop is May 18th from 2 to 3:30 p.m. at the Arts Parlor, 1170 South Broad Street, Philadelphia.
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Seriously, this event is going to be amaaaaazing. Get tickets while you can!
 Participants at last year's Be Well Boot Camp during a yoga class. Guys, I’m know I’m biased and all, but seriously—have you seen the amazing lineup we have for this year’s Be Well Boot Camp? I mean, we’ve totally outdone ourselves for the June 8th event.
Let me count the ways:
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Make sure to get these songs on your iPod before hitting the road on Sunday.
 It’s. Finally. Here. That’s right, the largest 10-mile road race in the U.S.A. is this Sunday, and it’s right here in our backyard.
Hopefully, by now, you’ve picked out your red race-day socks, you’ve memorized BSR’s new security measures, you’ve accepted that Cecily Tynan will most definitely leave you in the dust, and you’re looking forward to running side-by-side with a few enthusiastic Bostonians. You good? Good.
Although you may think you’re 150 percent prepared to face the day, having covered all of the above plus some seriously intense training because you’re the bomb dot com, I think you’re missing something: You’re missing the soundtrack.
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