For those wishing to keep their New Year’s fitness resolution, here are a few 2010 events in Westerville to help you stay active:
Women’s Only Boot Camps: 5:30-6:30 a.m. Jan. 4–29 or Feb. 8-March 5, Americheer, 20 Collegeview Rd. Take an active role in your fitness. Perks include 20 one-hour workouts, a nutrition seminar, a before-and-after fitness assessment and a free T-shirt. Call 614-483-9994 or visit
www.columbusfitnessbootcamp.com.
Relay for Life of Westerville: June 25-26, Westerville Central High School, 7118 Mount Royal Ave. Walk or run while raising money for the American Cancer Society. Visit www.relayforlife.org.
Rotary Club of Westervillle’s 5K Independence Day Celebration: 8 a.m. July 3, Alum Creek Park. Participate in the 5K Run and Walk around the park. Kids can get involved in the Children’s Fun Run at 9 a.m. Call 614-523-7777 or visit
www.rotaryclubofwesterville.com.
The 7th Annual Garrett Wonders Memorial Race: 8 a.m. July 31, City Hall, 21 S. State St. Garrett Wonders was a cyclist well known in the area for recruiting new cyclists and fundraising for bicycle safety and advocacy. Registration begins at 7 a.m. and runs from $15 to $25 depending on the event. Call 614-361-9047 or visit
www.garrettwondersrace.com.
Westerville Bicycle Clubs’ 10th Annual Family Fun Ride and Rodeo: 9 a.m. Aug. 21, Westerville Sports Complex, 325 N. Cleveland Ave. Get your family together for a 10- to 12-mile route following the Westerville bike trails and Alum Creek bike path. The event costs $5 to register and includes lunch, a mid-point water stop and a bicycle rodeo show. Call 614-478-7945 or visit
www.westervillebicycleclub.org.
Westerville Bicycle Clubs’ 29th Annual Dry Run Bicycle Tour: Sept. 12, Westerville Central High School, 7118 Mount Royal Ave. Take part in the Bicycle Club’s 28th Annual Dry Run Bicycle Event. Participants can choose to ride 30, 50, 72 or 100 miles. Registration costs $16.75. Visit
www.westervillebicycleclub.org.
Katie Sheets is a contributing writer for Westerville Magazine.