Daily Local News (West Chester, PA)
Walk, laugh and run at these healthy upcoming events
FIRKIN 5K & 1 MILE WALK IN LANSDALE
When: Saturday at 10 a.m. Where: White Roads Park, 400 Whites Road
More Details: Along with the run and walk event, there will be several vendors at the event. The 5K will benefit the Children’s Charity & Penn Suburban Chamber of Greater Montgomery County. The cost to register for the 5K is $40 and $25 for the 1-mile walk. For more information, visit www. pennsuburban. org/5k.
HALF MARATHON IN READING
When: Sunday at 8 a.m. Where: Santander Arena, 700 Penn St.
More Details: The Reading Hospital Road Run will include a half marathon, 5K run, and 1-mile run or walk. The course is through downtown Reading. All proceeds benefit programs that are funded by The Friends of Reading Hospital. For more information, visit www.itsyourrace. com/event. aspx?id=3072.
OUTDOOR YOGA IN WEST CHESTER
When: Sunday at 9:30 a.m. Where: UPTOWN! Theatre, 226 N. High St.
More Details: The Local Yoga Café is hosting the event along with the theatre. The class will be held outside with live music. The class was scheduled for last week but was rained out and moved to this Sunday. Participants should bring a mat and towel. The tickets are $15 for adults and children are free. Registration begins 9 a.m. on Sunday. For more information or to register online, visit app.arts-people.com/index. php?show=69218 or call 484-356-3728.
WALK TO LIVE EVENT IN NORRISTOWN
When: Sunday at 10:20 a.m. Where: Norristown Farm Park, 502 W. Germantown Pike
More Details: The event will include a 5K run and 1-mile fun walk to help bring awareness to suicide prevention. The event is held in memory of Megan Lynn who passed away on Oct. 22, 2013. The cost is $35. Online registration and more information is available at www.pretzelcitysports.com. Rose Swan can also be contacted for more information at 610-724-0192 or Rmomrunner89@aol.com.
LAUGHTER YOGA IN MEDIA
When: Monday from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Where: Media Upper Providence Library, 1 E. Front St.
More Details: This free class will include several laughing exercises. No experience is necessary. The laughing exercises will burn calories and give the diaphragm a good workout. For more information, visit www.meetup.com/laughteryoga-club-delaware-county-pa/ events/234285757.