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Volunteer for Rock ‘n’ Roll DC

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The United Airlines Rock ‘n’ Roll DC Marathon and Half Marathon is coming to Washington, DC on March 8-11, 2017 and is in need of many great volunteers. Sign up today and help us celebrate this annual running tradition by supporting almost 25,000 runners and walkers!

All non-profit groups, schools, teams, and organizations are invited to take part as a fundraising event. Every volunteer from your group that comes out to work a shift will count towards a dollar amount back to your organization. Volunteers can help at any shift that suits their schedule, or a group can help all together at a water stop or at the start or finish line on race day (Saturday, March 11.)

In order to set up a fundraising group, or ask any questions about the process, please contact Volunteer Coordinator, Karen, for full details on donation amounts and registration process: dc@rnrracecrew.com

Each Race Crew volunteer receives:

Official Race Crew T-shirt *NEW Design for 2017*
Race Crew Drawstring Backpack *NEW Design for 2017*
Refreshments and snacks
Free parking OR a $10 gift card to reimburse your public transportation expense
Satisfaction of helping others while having a blast!

Key shifts where we could use your help include:

Thursday, 11:00 am -3:30 pm at the Expo (DC Armory)
Friday, 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm at the Expo (DC Armory)
Saturday, 6:00 am – 9:30 am at the Start Line (12th and Constitution, NW)
Saturday, 8:30 am – 1:30 pm at the Finish Line (RFK Stadium)
Saturday, 7:00 am – 11:00 am at Various Water Stops (just email dc@rnrracecrew.com for location details)

We look forward to seeing you race weekend!

To see the full shift options: http://www.runrocknroll.com/dc/the-weekend/volunteer/

Sincerely,

Race Crew Team
United Airlines Rock ‘n’ Roll Washington DC Marathon & 1/2 Marathon
March 8 – 11, 2017
DC@RNRRaceCrew.com
800.311.1255 x6956

Volunteer Information, Race Information
This newsletter was sponsored by RocknRollDC.

Register for the Fabulous February Challenge!

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REGISTER HERE

Here’s how it works:

  • As a member, register yourself with a buddy (your bestie, main squeeze, roommate, office buddy, landlord, guy you met at Pleasant Pops, you get the picture, anyone!) for the Fabulous February Challenge.
  • Workout with that person 6+ times in February and you’ll each get a personal training session to use in March. Register ASAP so you have as much time as possible!

 

The fine print:

  • “Working out together” is defined as checking into the club within 10 minutes of each other. You may workout together a maximum of once per day.
  • You must pre-register with your buddy via this form.
  • The registered member’s buddy will have class access for February, regardless of membership type
  • Promotion period runs Feb 1 to Feb 28
  • Non-members:
    • Non-member has access to workout with the member during February, including classes
    • Non-member does not have club or class access without being with the member
    • Non-member must create a profile in MBO prior to entry
    • Non-member gets the personal training session only if they join MINT by March 10

Yoga Alignment Workshop Series: Corpse Pose/Final Resting Pose, Shavasana

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Disclaimers: Consult a doctor before beginning an exercise regime. Never force a pose.  Stop if you feel pain or intense discomfort.  Yoga is meant to be yummy.

 

I love vinyasa yoga and I am obsessed with good alignment.  This obsession doesn’t stem from a need for perfection, which would be very “un-yoga-like” of me, but from a passion for protecting the body from injury.  Most bodies can safely practice yoga on a daily basis, but maintaining sound alignment is essential to your physical wellbeing.  In this series, I will break down some common poses—explaining how to stay safe and fully enjoy each posture.  Finally, remember to BREATHE consistently while practicing yoga to receive the full benefits of the practice … otherwise, you’re just stretching in Sanskrit.  Today’s pose is

Corpse Pose/Final Resting Pose, or Shavasana
Corpse Pose/Final Resting Pose, or Shavasana

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  • This pose is a class favorite. Especially after a long, good yoga workout.

 

  • Start by lying on your back.

 

  • Palms face up, shoulder blades draw together and away from the ears.

 

  • Feet are mat-distance apart and splay out to the sides.

 

  • Gently close the eyes.

 

  • Release any unnecessary tension in your neck and face.

 

Practicing yoga on your own can be a ton of fun, but taking a class is a great way to explore new poses under the tutelage of a trained yoga instructor; check out MINT’s yoga offerings, here.

Ashley Binetti received her 200-hour vinyasa yoga teacher training at Saraswatis’s Yoga Joint in Norwalk, CT in 2011. Her favorite pose is Triangle. When she’s not doing yoga, Ashley works as a nonprofit attorney. She is also a MINT Ambassador.
Ashley Binetti received her 200-hour vinyasa yoga teacher training at Saraswatis’s Yoga Joint in Norwalk, CT in 2011. Her favorite pose is Triangle. When she’s not doing yoga, Ashley works as a nonprofit attorney. She is also a MINT Ambassador.

February Cycle Challenge: Can You Go the Extra Mile?

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Crush your New Year’s resolutions and get back on that bike with our February “Can You Go the Extra Mile?” Cycle Challenge!
  • The challenge will run the entire month of February.
  • No advanced sign-up is required! To participate, just sign up on the challenge posters outside of the cycle studios at both clubs.
  • If you plan to attend cycling classes at both clubs… don’t worry! Your miles from MINT Dupont and MINT Downtown will be added together!
Here’s how it works: Everyone is responsible for writing down their miles at the end of each ride. At the end of the month we will add up those miles to see who went the farthest! Miles will be recorded from each individual bike that displays total miles throughout the ride.
Prizes:
First place: $100 gift certificate for L’Enfant Cafe
Second place: $50 gift certificate to Lapis
Third place: $25 gift certificate to The Blaguard
See you on the bike!

Snow Day Workout

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While a true DC snow day has yet to occur this winter season, you can never be sure when a winter wonderland may be upon us. It is easy to get bundled up indoors and accept that feeling that you never want to leave your bed on a day that appears so frigid. However, even if you can’t make it to the gym, clear some space out in your apartment, and motivate yourself to burn some calories without even having to feel the cold.
Check out this fun snow day workout (c/o Situps and Sequins), and save it for a day when you’re stuck inside!
Melanie Rubin is a Physical Therapist in DC and a group fitness instructor at MINT.
Melanie Rubin is a Physical Therapist in DC and a group fitness instructor at MINT.

MINT Instructors to Follow on Twitter

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We love our instructors at MINT and we know you do, too! Want to get to know them outside of the studio? Check them out on Twitter where they talk about fitness, motivation, and so much more!

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