The Metro Mile
July 18: The Glendale Chamber of Commerce presents the fifth annual 1-mile run through the streets of Glendale. Races start at 6:45 p.m. $25; $20 in advance, includes T-shirt and goodie bag. Discounts for military, children and seniors. Food, live music and prizes follow the race in the stadium along with a screening of the film “The Fast and the Furious.” Proceeds benefit Glendale YMCA and Donors . Infinity Park, Glendale,
AllSports Recovery Club
Today: Grand-opening celebration of the new facility offering products, services and recovery tools for athletes of any level, 5-9 p.m. Ironman World Champion Mirinda Carfrae will be in attendance along with World Champion Triathlete Tim O’Donnell. 2000 30th St., Suite G, Boulder,
Nature Nights
Tuesday: The Wildlife Experience is hosting “Top Hiking, Camping & Fishing Areas Close to Home,” 6 p.m. Colorado State Park representatives will share information on six fishing, four camping and eight hiking areas located near the museum. Reservations are required for the free program. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. A question-and-answer session follows. 10035 S. Peoria St., Parker, 720-488-3344, thewildlife
Barefoot Running Clinic
Wednesday: Elite Sprinter and Invisible Shoes founder Steven Sashen and chiropractor Dr. Jeff Stripling host a barefoot running clinic, 6 p.m. Free. Crossfit Conquer, 1137 S. Huron St., 303-447-3100
John Hughes
Wednesday: The author will discuss and sign “Distance Cycling,” a guide to planning, training and competing in long-distance events. 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $5 and include a coupon for $5 off “Distance Cycling” or a purchase that day. Boulder Book Store, 1107 Pearl St., Boulder,
Fairways to Fairness
Friday: Victim Outreach Information presents the seventh annual golf tournament. Registration for the four-person scramble is at 12:30 p.m. with a shotgun start at 1:30 p.m. The Sunset Soiree follows at 6 p.m. with cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and a live auction. VOI provides services to crime victims in Jefferson County. Fossil Trace Golf Club, 3050 Illinois St., Golden, 303-202- 2196, e-mail vexline@msn.com,
“Fit Soul, Fit Body”
Friday-Sunday: Authors and health experts Brant Secunda and Mark Allen host a weekend seminar on stress, motivation, healthy eating, exercise and more. The duo are the authors of “Fit Soul, Fit Body: 9 Keys to a Healthier, Happier You.” 7-9 p.m. Friday, 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. $299, includes instruction and materials. Reservations required. Chautauqua Park, 900 Baseline Road, Boulder,
Golf-a-Thon
Friday: Participants are asked to collect donations for this benefit for All Breed Rescue & Training, 6-8 p.m. Prizes will be awarded. Glowgolf @ The Citadel Mall, 750 Citadel Drive East, Colorado Springs, 719-264-6460, e-mail info .abrt@gmail.com,
High Hopes Golf Tournament
July 18: The Guild of The Children’s Diabetes Foundation at Denver hosts the third annual tournament. Registration is at 10 a.m., shotgun start at noon. $250; $1,000 foursome. Lunch, dinner and a cocktail party are included. Awards and prizes will be presented. Glenmoor Country Club, 110 Glenmoor Drive, Cherry Hills Village, 303-863- 1200, e-mail susie@childrensdiabetes ,
“Choose Peace” yoga series
July 30-31; registration deadline July 22: Author Rina Jakubowicz hosts two programs based on her new book “Choose Peace: A Practical Guide Into Consciousness.” Sessions include “Converse & Connect” 2-4:30 p.m. July 30 and “Choose Action” 2-4:30 p.m. July 31. $45 each, $75 for both. Studio Shakta, 773 Santa Fe Drive, 303-963-5306,
Wheat Ridge Outdoor Triathlon
July 31; entry deadline July 22: Includes a half-mile swim in the pool at Anderson Park, an 8-mile bike ride through the streets of Wheat Ridge and a 3-mile run on Clear Creek trail. The triathlon is open to ages 16 and over. $45, $40 residents. Entry forms available at the Wheat Ridge Recreation Center, 4005 Kipling St. Anderson Park, 4355 Field St., Wheat Ridge, 303-231-1306
Denver Triathlon
July 23-24: Independent Endurance Sports presents this inaugural triathlon July 24. The main competition features a 1,500-meter swim (1 mile), 40-kilometer bike ride (25 miles) and a 10-kilometer run (6.2 miles). This race has been sanctioned by the USA Triathlon Association, a governing body of the United States Olympic Committee. Athletes can also compete in the Sprint Triathlon that includes an 800 meter swim (half a mile), 10 mile bike, and 3.1 mile run. A “Kids That Tri Duathlon” is July 23 along with a Health & Fitness Expo and packet pickup at Invesco Field at Mile High.
Glendale Sports Center
July 25-26: Two new sessions of TRX classes begin July 25 at 5:30 p.m. Monday and Thursday and July 26 at 6 a.m. Tuesday and Thursday. TRX was designed by Navy SEALs and is a method of leveraged body-weight exercise. Classes are offered in eight-week sessions at $80 per session. 4500 E. Kentucky Ave., Glendale, 303-639-4711
CF Climb for Life
July 30: The Colorado Chapter of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation hosts this stair climb at Invesco Field. Registration is at 7 a.m. followed by the climb at 8 a.m. $25. Participants can form teams and compete or sign up individually and set your own pace. A Survivors Party follows with food, drink and entertainment. Invesco Field at Mile High, 303-296-6610,
Thanks Troops Golf Tournament
Aug. 5: Individuals and teams are invited to enter the fourth annual tournament. Flights at 7:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Proceeds benefit the Thanks Troop Foundation, a nonprofit that assists active duty military and veterans who have sustained a combat related injury. Valley Hi Golf Course, 610 S. Chelton Road, Colorado Springs,
K9 Cancer Walk
Aug. 21: The Morris Animal Foundation presents the third annual benefit to raise funds and awareness for the Canine Cancer Campaign for research, treatments, tools and training. Festivities begin with registration at 7:30 a.m. City Park,
Ram Run 5K
Aug. 27: The third annual Ram Run 5K benefits programs at Green Mountain High School. Entry fee is $25. New this year is the Ram Rest, a $10 donation and no participation is required. 303-982-9500,
Crested Butte Zip Line Tour
Tours are offered daily 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. and are based on reservations and availability. Five ziplines ranging in length from 150 feet to 400 feet are included and can accommodate up to eight participants at a time. The tours are approximately two hours and start with a 15-minute hike in the summer. Speed is maintained by an auto-braking system, controlled by the weight of each guest, which brings participants to a stop on the ramp at each platform. Two guides accompany each group. Lift-served access is offered in the winter. Located in the Peachtree area of Crested Butte,
Denver Parks & Recreation
Through Aug. 14: Has partnered with Kaiser Permanente for the third year to offer Denver teens ages 13-17 free admission to city recreation centers and swimming pools. Youths age 12 and under may purchase a three-month membership for $10.50 or see if they qualify for a scholarship.
Wednesday Art Walks
Wednesday: Meet at 11 a.m. at the Vail Village Visitor Information Center on the top level of the parking structure for a free guided tour of Vail Village and Vail’s public-art collection. Walks continue Wednesdays through Aug. 31. Vail, 970-479-2344,
Denver Union Station Summer Walking Tours
Thursday: The Denver Union Station Project Authority is conducting free walking tours of the Denver Union Station redevelopment site. Tours begin at 4:30 p.m. the first and third Thursdays of each month through September. The one-hour tour departs from the main entrance on Wynkoop Street and includes historical information about Union Station from the late 1800s to today. Each tour is limited to 25 people.
KAFM Radio Room Yoga
Saturday: Free weekly yoga class with yogi Owen Freiburger, 9 a.m. Class is limited to 40 participants. $5 suggested donation. 1310 Ute Ave., Grand Junction, 970-623-4159,
Yoga Rocks the Park
Sunday: Open to all ages and abilities, 10 a.m.-noon Sundays, through Sept. 25. Music, food and drink vendors and health exhibits included. Registration opens at 9 a.m. $15, $10 in advance. Two locations: City Park, East 17th Avenue and Colorado Boulevard; Alamo Placita Park, East Third Avenue and Ogden Street;
Compiled by Vickie Heath, The Denver Post Mail items at least 10-14 days in advance to Fitness Calendar, The Denver Post, 101 W. Colfax Ave., Suite 600, Denver, CO 80202; fax 303-954- 1679, e-mail living@denverpost.com.
