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Dayton’s Bike Share Program Turns Two

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Today marks the second year since Link: Dayton Bike docked its first bike in 2015. Link users took more than 30,600 trips in 2016 and burned more than 1,700,000 calories. Since its launch in 2015, Link users have taken more than 65,000 trips and have attracted more than 8,000 unique users to the system.

 

Link grew from 24 stations to 27 in 2016, adding stations at Tech Town, the Montgomery County Job Center and at the Greater Dayton RTA Longworth Campus. The community also saw growth in the number of bike lanes on Warren Street and East Fifth Street, opening up new connections between Link stations.

 

New this year, Link is offering a membership type that offers hour trips – Annual Plus. Other perks of the membership include the opportunity for name recognition on a bike and a swag item from Link. “We’re excited to offer this new membership to our customers that want to chip in a little more to help us sustain and grow the program,” says Bike Miami Valley executive director Laura Estandia. “Annual Plus gives us the opportunity to recognize them and offer some perks in thanks.”

 

Birthday on Saturday, May 13th at Fifth Street Brewpub from 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM. The pub is tapping a special brew in celebration of Link’s Birthday dubbed Pedal Power.
Link will celebrate its 2nd“We’ve brewed a gose beer for Link,” says Brewmaster Darren Link. “Yes, Link is my last name, so I’ve always had an affinity for the bikes. The beer we’re brewing will be brewed with hops, orange peel and coriander. The hops have a salty flavor so it will be reminiscent of drinking a Gatorade.”

 

Link is looking forward to a great first weekend of May with the launch of the River Run project downtown and the arrival of more than 600 International Trail Symposium attendees. “We’re excited to give those attending the conference an easy, convenient way to get around downtown,” says Estandia, “We’re kicking Bike Month off in a big way this year!”

 

Eight Events For Outdoor Enthusiasts This May

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The community is invited to enjoy an entire month of outdoor events hosted across greater Dayton this May. Kicking off with the grand opening of RiverScape River Run, the Cycling Summit and the season’s first Pickin’ in the Park at RiverScape MetroPark, events throughout the month will spark a sense of adventure in people of all ages and interests.

 

 

May is also National Bike Month, with events and rides for cycling enthusiasts throughout the month, including the Bike to Work Day Pancake Breakfast at RiverScape MetroPark on May 19.

 

Miami Valley Cycling Summit: Friday, May 5, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Wright State University Student Union

This free event provides the public a chance to learn more about the past, present and future of cycling in the Miami Valley. Guests can enjoy influential speakers, engaging breakout sessions and motivation discussions. Registration is required and available at www.cyclingsummit.com on a first come, first served basis.

 

Grand Opening of RiverScape River Run: Friday, May 5, at 4:30 p.m. at RiverScape MetroPark

Hosted by the Downtown Dayton Partnership, the grand opening of the RiverScape River Run will feature an official ribbon cutting, sponsor recognition and paddling demonstrations.

 

RiverScape River Run increases accessibility to the Great Miami River and adds vibrancy to the downtown Dayton area. Two structures that span the river were built, each with two chutes: one novice and one advanced chute. People also can fish, sunbathe and enjoy the river downtown in new ways, with access all the way to the river through an ADA-accessible grouted rock structure.

 

Those in attendance are invited to Pickin’ in the Park at the RiverScape Pavilion immediately following the grand opening.

 

Pickin’ in the Park: Friday, May 5, 5:30 to 10:00 p.m. at RiverScape MetroPark

Guests are welcome to enjoy an evening of progressive bluegrass music under the RiverScape Pavilion during the season’s first Pickin’ in the Park. This free, all-ages event features music by Casey Campbell, Slippery Creek and The Tillers. Delicious bites from local food trucks and craft beer will also be available for purchase.

 

Fitness in the Park

Starting Saturday, May 6 and continuing throughout the summer, free exercise sessions are held most Saturdays from 10 to 11 a.m. Participants should bring their own water bottles and towels or mats. Classes rotate between Zumba and yoga, and the class schedule is online at www.metroparks.org/RiverScape.

 

International Trail Symposium’s Public Event: Sunday, May 7, noon to 5 p.m. at the Dayton Convention Center

Outdoor adventurers, students and families are invited to enjoy and entire afternoon of all things trails during this free event. Visitors can explore the Symposium exhibit hall, relax in the camping area, learn about trails, hit the indoor climbing wall, listen to presentations, check out the University of Dayton’s Rivermobile and much more. The day culminates with a screening of Trail Magic: The Grandma Gatewood Story, beginning at 5 p.m. in the Dayton Convention Center Theatre. Visit www.americantrails.org/symposium for more information.

 

Sponsored by American Trails, the biennial International Trail Symposium is the premier opportunity for the worldwide trails community to gather and explore local trails, network and engage in educational workshops.

 

Those interested in attending the entire three-day International Trail Symposium—happening May 7 through 10—can register online at www.americantrails.org/symposium. The International Trails Symposium’s public event is sponsored by the State of Ohio Department of Transportation and DP&L.

 

Trails Rock Party: Monday, May 8, 7 – 11 p.m. at RiverScape MetroPark

This event features live music, food trucks and craft beer in celebration of all things trails. Guests can meet fellow outdoor adventurers and trails enthusiasts from around the world, as they spend the evening partying in the park with attendees of the International Trail Symposium. Free to the public, this event features music from regional favorites, The Sly Band, a live auction and more.

Proceeds from craft beer sales support local nonprofit organizations, Bike Miami Valley and the Buckeye Trail Association.

 

GO W/ THE FLOW: Bike Week Edition: Monday, May 15, 6 to 7:30 p.m. at RiverScape MetroPark

National Bike to Work Week will kick off with largest gathering of outdoor yoga in Dayton, led by Tori Reynolds and Ben Rivet. Power Vinyasa yoga is geared for all experience levels and builds whole-body strength, flexibility and mental focus. Participants are welcome to ride their bikes to the event and earn prizes. This free event is offered to people of all ages. Registration is requested and can be completed online by visiting www.metroparks.org/fitness.

Bike to Work Day Pancake Breakfast: Friday, May 19, 7 to 9 a.m. at RiverScape MetroPark

National Bike Week culminates with the region’s largest National Bike Month celebration, the Bike to Work Day Pancake Breakfast, presented by Miami Valley Regional Planning Commission. Five Rivers MetroParks hosts nearly 600 cyclists for a morning of live music, pancakes, exhibitors, entertainment and much more. Businesses, organizations and community groups are encouraged to enter the team challenge prior to the event for a chance to win prizes.

 

 

 

Google Interactive Street Views of Dayton’s Trails Now Available

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Google has incorporated 360-degree virtual imagery of hundreds of miles of Dayton-area trails and park destinations into its Google Maps. Five Rivers MetroParks partnered with Outdoor Adventure Connectionand Dayton Hikers, and collaborated with dozens of regional partners, to capture more than 600 miles of hiking, equestrian, mountain bike, water and paved trails.

This includes panoramic street view imagery-of regional hiking, mountain biking, equestrian, water and paved trails, providing outdoor recreation enthusiasts with interactive visual resources to plan and inspire adventures. People across the world now have the ability to virtually explore many of the region’s trails and landscapes.

“The information Google Maps provides is valuable to local trail enthusiasts and tourists,” said Amy Dingle, director of outdoor connections for Five Rivers MetroParks. “People can use these images as a tool to plan experiences on our amazing trails and public lands.”

 

Users can access the images of the Dayton region’s trails and landscapes by visiting www.google.com/maps. Captured areas include:

 

“This project is the most comprehensive of its kind in Ohio,” Dingle said. “Its success is a true reflection of the outdoor culture here and showcases Dayton, Ohio, as the Outdoor Adventure Capital of the Midwest.”

 

Professional photographers, travelers, organizations and those who wish to promote areas of cultural, historical or touristic significance may apply to participate in the Google Street View camera loan program. A Street View Trekker backpack or a Street View app-compatible 360 camera is provided to organizations so they may capture comprehensive imagery of a designated area or site.

Similar to the camera unit affixed to vehicles that capture Google’s Street View images along roads, the Street View Trekker backpack has 15 cameras that capture images about every two seconds. Volunteers from Five Rivers MetroParks and Dayton Hikers collected the images during summer 2016.

 

The Street View Trekker backpack was mounted on a kayak to capture rivers and lakes, and on a utility cart to record images of the nation’s largest paved trail network, with more than 300 miles of connected trails. In addition, volunteers Jim Lewis, Laney Ketring, Dan Murray and Andy Niekamp woe the 50-pound Street View Trekker backpack to capture 80 miles of the area’s hiking trails.

 

Data collected from the Street View Trekker backpack and detailed information about each “trekking” session was sent to Google upon the project’s completion. Google has been processing the images since then to incorporate them into Google Maps.

 

The launch of this locally collected data comes just before the International Trails Symposium, May 7 to 10. Hosted in Dayton and sponsored by American Trails, the biennial International Trail Symposium is the premier opportunity for the world’s trails community to convene for educational sessions, networking and to experience regional trails.

Fat Head Kayak Float!

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Enjoy paddling by the light of the setting sun and experience the serenity and wildlife of Twin Creek. No paddling experience or equipment required. Kayak rental will be available for $20 or you are welcome to bring your own!

Join Mudlick Tap House, Fat Heads Brewery, and Twin Creek Kayak and Canoe Livery for a guided kayaking tour on Twin Creek in Germantown. Evening is the perfect time to sit back, relax, and enjoy the scenery.

Artists Call for Bicycle Themed Art

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BALANCE is a juried show of bicycle-based or themed 2D and 3D work—held in conjunction with Troy, Ohio’s 2017 Sculptures on the Square public art exhibit of Mexican artist Gilberto Aceves Navarro’s Las Bicicletas—and will be on display in the Mayflower Arts Center’s Lobby Gallery, May 1-June 24, 2017.

Participation in BALANCE is open to all artists over the age of 16. Artists making 2D and 3D art based loosely or directly on bicycles, bicycle history, and bicycle culture are encouraged to submit their work.

All submissions will be juried by the Mayflower Arts Center’s exhibition committee. Along with three jury awards, there will also be a People’s Choice Award based on popular votes cast by visitors during the exhibition. The exhibition will be on display during the 2017 Troy Strawberry Festival (June 3-6, 2017), one of Ohio’s premiere and highest attended festivals.

While BALANCE is being held in conjunction with the Sculptures on the Square public display, work submitted to Balance does not have to be related to Navarro’s work, style, context, or concept.

 


SUBMISSION DETAILS


– All 2D and 3D media accepted (no audio or video files will be accepted). 3D works must be free-standing. 2D works must be framed or have finished edges and be delivered ready to install. Any work not properly prepared will not be included in the exhibit.
– The Mayflower Arts Center is a family-friendly arts center. Work depicting gratuitous nudity, profanity, or obscenities cannot be accepted. If you have a question about the acceptability of your art, please contact us before submitting.
– All entries will be submitted via the exhibition submission form on the Mayflower Arts Center’s website.
– Artists/designers may submit up to 5 works for a $40 non-refundable entry fee. Artwork submitted without payment will not be considered.
– For 3D work, submit images depicting the work as best you feel are needed. We prefer at least 2 images per work (full view and detail), but if you have 5 works you are submitting, then make sure the single image of each work shows the best angle and details of the work possible.
– For safety reasons, extremely large works may not be accepted. If you have any questions about the size of your work fitting in our gallery, please contact us before submitting.
– All artwork must be original and be accompanied by title, medium, dimensions, year of completion, and retail value.
– Entries will be judged from digital files. Images should be JPEG or PNG format, 72dpi, 800 pixels at their longest side, including your name in the digital file name.
– Artwork will be juried based on artistic vision, originality, technical execution, and adherence to the theme.
– Accepted artists/designers will be required to submit a high-resolution photograph of the accepted artwork for use with online and print media for marketing purposes. The artist’s name, website, and information about the work will be displayed alongside the work.
– All artwork must be for sale. The MAYFLOWER ARTS CENTER will take a 30% commission (plus 7% sales tax) from artwork sold during the exhibition.
– You will be notified of the jurors’ decisions by email and website posting on Saturday, April 15.
– Exhibiting artists will be required to deliver artwork to the Mayflower Arts Center by no later than April 24. Work shipped must include return postage. No packing peanuts please. Any artwork received after 5:00pm on April 24 may not be included in the exhibit.
– By submitting artwork to Balance you grant the Mayflower Arts Center and the Sculptures on the Square organizations the right to use and publish images of your artwork for promotional purposes. Artist retains all other rights to the artwork.
– If you have a question about the acceptability of your art, please contact us at [email protected]com before submitting.
– Recognition will be awarded to the top three works as selected by the Mayflower Arts Center Exhibition Committee.
– Recognition will be awarded for a People’s Choice Award based on votes received by exhibition visitors.
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LAS BICICLETAS BACKGROUND:
Las Bicicletas (http://lasbicicletas.org/) is an urban art exhibit created by Mexican artist Gilberto Aceves Navarro. It comprises 250 bicycle sculptures in black, white, red and orange; colors that were used by the Mayan culture to symbolize the four cardinal points. Over 30 sculptures will be on display throughout downtown Troy for the public to view. One of the sculptures will be on display in the Lobby Gallery of the Mayflower Arts Center.

The mission of Las Bicicletas is to promote through art, the use of bicycles as an alternative mode of transportation and to procure better living conditions for all people in friendlier cities. Las Bicicletas’ objective is that bicycles are universally recognized as vehicles of happiness and health.

THE MAYFLOWER ARTS CENTER
The Mayflower Arts Center provides a community-friendly environment to create art, and enlighten and inspire a deeper appreciation of art among artists and patrons. Located prominently on the vibrant downtown square of Troy, Ohio—in the historic 1928 Mayflower Theater building—the Mayflower Arts Center offers gallery and exhibit spaces, classes and workshops, indie/art films, fine art retail, art lectures, performances and concerts. The Lobby Gallery presents work from local, regional, and national artists throughout the year.

ENTRY DEADLINE: April 10 (11:59pm EST)
Entry Fee: $40.00 (non-refundable)

Mayflower Arts Center Lobby Gallery
9 West Main Street
Troy, Ohio, 45373
Artist Reception: May 6 (6:00-8:00pm)

IMPORTANT DATES (all times reflect EST)
April 10 (11:59pm): Submission Deadline
April 15: Jurying Announcement (entrants notified by email / website)
April 24 (5:00pm): Drop-off/Delivery Deadline
April 24 – 30: Curation/Installation
May 1 – June 24: Exhibition Dates*
May 6 (6:00-8:00pm): Artist Reception
May 1 – June 4: Public Voting*
June 4 (5:00pm): Voting Closes
June 9 (7:00pm): People’s Choice Award Announcement
June 24 – July 1: Art Pick-up/Delivery*

COMPLETE SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS and ENTRY FORM are available at http://www.mayflowerartscenter.com/balance-exhibit.html.

Miami County Home Grown Stories: Tomfoolery Outdoors

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HomeGrownStories – Tomfoolery Outdoors has a mission to encourage people to live an active outdoor lifestyle while making a difference in the world. The company’s founder, Tom Helbig, an outdoor adventure enthusiast, has just returned to Ohio from a 5-week adventure in the Great Exumas region of the Bahamas. This tropical excursion was spent on stand up paddleboards and had Tom and his group camping outside for 34 of the 35 nights spent on the most crystal clear water Tom has ever seen. Tom was interviewed for Miami County Visitors Bureau’s new series  #HomeGrownStories campaign before he sets off on his next adventure following the blue blazes of the The Buckeye Trail Association, Buckeye Trail in Ohio.

On living in Miami County:
I live in a camper full-time at Adventures on the Great Miami in Tipp City. I have lived in Miami County on and off since 1998. I’m originally from the Cleveland area. My post-college career is what brought me to Miami County where I worked as the Special Olympics Coordinator at Riverside in Troy. After working at Riverside I worked at Five Rivers MetroParks for seven years as the special events and development coordinator. I’ve lived north of Dayton, primarily in Miami County since moving to Tipp City in 1998.

On starting his own business, Tomfoolery Outdoors:
I loved all of my previous jobs, they were very rewarding and had a great impact on the community, but I was spending a lot of hours working especially in the evenings and weekends. My work life balance was not in balance. I did not get to spend much time outdoors. I was approaching 40; I’m not going to call it a mid-life crisis, but I started to reflect on my life. I realized I didn’t want to spend my life behind a desk. I had always kind of had an entrepreneurial spirit and I had a lot of ideas for teaching people some of the skills I knew. I left my job at Five Rivers MetroParks and started Tomfoolery Outdoors in May 2014. May 3rd this year is my 3-year anniversary.

On the community response to Tomfoolery Outdoors:
It’s been really positive in the first 3 years now. I’ve promoted a really playful, fun, whimsical lifestyle, a lot of my events have a quirky nature to them and I think people are drawn to that. A lot of people crave that quirkiness. I am who I am and I’m an adventurous spirit. That energy lives within my company and people have embraced it.

Why he loves Miami County:
I love the people number one. There are a lot of just down to earth, kind and very supportive people in the area. From an outdoor and natural standpoint, I enjoy that we have bikeways and rivers to paddle and hiking trails in the Miami County Park District. It’s a very good area for someone that likes the outdoors like myself.

Hobart Urban Nature Preserve in Troy

There’s a big community focus in Miami County. When I worked for the Special Olympics the community really supported the program. I got to know the athlete’s families. I saw members of the program graduate from high school and go on their first dates and ski down a mountain for the first time. There’s this amazing community-family feel of Miami County. Now, as a small business owner in Miami County, I take a lot of pride in my foundation of my business that it started in Miami County.

How is Miami County different from places he has visited:
The outdoor recreation opportunities are really strong which is very unique. I think sometimes we take for granted what we have in our community: the bike path, the recreational trails, and the parks. I really like the small towns in Miami County; Troy, Piqua, Tipp City. I enjoy that corridor in Miami County. It’s fun to go somewhere where you know people. It’s a like a family, we’re-all-in-it together type of attitude.

His favorite Miami County event and spots:
Canoegrass is my favorite event. I think it’s the best event, even though I might be biased. We put a stage on the Great Miami River and everyone hangs out in the water. We have bluegrass and Americana bands on stage and it feels like you’re hanging out with 400 of your best friends on the river.

I love 311 Drafthouse in Piqua and I love Leaf AndVine in Troy. My favorite private park is Adventures on the Great Miami and my favorite public park is Charleston Falls Preserve.

This story first appeared on the Miami County Convention and Visitors Bureau website.  Follow author,  storyteller and interviewer, Courtney Denning, at ThisOhioLife.com.

 

 

Next up for Tomfoolery:

Tomfoolery Outdoors and the Massie Creek Paddlers have partnered to bring the Reel Paddling Film Festival to Dayton, Ohio and the historicThe NEON on Thursday, March 23rd at 7pm. Tickets are $11 in advance and $15 at the door.
Purchase tickets:
https://events.ticketprinting.com/event/22459

Festival will be 2 hours and 30 minutes with an intermission. Social begins at 7:00 pm and films begin promptly at 7:30 pm.

Rapid Media’s 12th annual Reel Paddling Film Festival showcases the world’s best paddling films to audiences in Canada, United States and around the world. The festival inspires more people to explore rivers, lakes and oceans, push physical and emotional extremes, embrace the lifestyle and appreciate the heritage of the wild places we paddle.

The Reel Paddling Film Festival is a film contest awarding winning films in 10 categories. The winners and other shortlisted films are then toured to more than 100 cities around the world, screening for an audience of more than 30,000 outdoor adventure enthusiasts, their friends and families. The Reel Paddling Film Festival is produced by Rapid Media. Rapid Media also publishes four leading paddlesports magazines: Rapid, Adventure Kayak, Canoeroots and Kayak Anglermagazines. Your ticket to a Reel Paddling Film Festival World Tour stop includes a free one-year digital edition subscription to all of the above magazines. Special offer details are available in your evening program

Miami Valley Cycling Summit wheels into WSU

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On-line registration for the 2017 Miami Valley Cycling Summit (MVCS) to be held 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Friday, May 5th at Wright State University is now available at www.CyclingSummit.com.

The event is free and open to the public.

 The first 300 people registered receiving a free bike bell provided by Miami Valley Regional Planning Commission Pedal Pals and those registering by April 21 will be guaranteed a free lunch

Using the power of cycling to drive economic development in communities throughout the region will be the focus of the 2017 MVCS.

Local, regional and national experts will detail how cycling can benefit all communities through a day of speakers, vendors and networking with the theme of “Cycling Attracts.”

The event offers a chance to further engage in the region’s bike agenda and learn about the past, present and future of cycling in the Miami Valley.

On-site registration will open beginning at 7:30 am at the Wright State University Student Union.

Four educational tracks will be offered in morning and afternoon session.  The topics will focus on Economic Impact and Community Development; Health and Safety; Partnerships and Collaboration; as well as Policy and Funding.

The event’s keynote speaker will be Aparna Dial, Deputy Director, Department of Public Service for the City of Columbus, as well as leading the City of Columbus Smart City program.

Prior to serving at the City of Columbus, she was the Director of Energy Services and Sustainability at The Ohio State University and as the University Energy and Sustainability Engineer. She was responsible for all strategic and operational aspects of recycling and waste reduction, energy purchasing and energy conservation. Her expertise also includes strategic planning, project management, environmental compliance and enforcement.

She has an undergraduate degree in Civil Engineering from Osmania University, India, an M.S. in Civil and Environmental Engineering from Utah State University and an MBA with a focus in finance from The Fisher College of Business at OSU.

All funds raised from the event will benefit Bike Miami Valley and Wright State University.

For more information, call Greene County Parks & Trails at 937.562.6440, email [email protected] or visit Miami Valley Cycling Summit.

 

Yoga At The Museum Returns

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The Dayton Art Institute’s popular Yoga at the Museum series returns in 2017, with new sessions on Sunday, February 12 and Sunday, March 5.

On February 12, The DAI partners with Indigo Yoga for a session in the Shaw Gothic Cloister, taking place from 11 am to 12:30 pm. In this inspiring vinyasa yoga experience, Barb Morsa and Amy Fecher from Indigo Yoga will offer an upbeat, creative-flowing class, seamlessly linking breath with movement. Fluidity, rhythm and grace allow students of all levels to experience Prana, the universal source of breath, life-energy and conscious intelligence. Alignment and body centered cues will encourage participants to feel the practice from the inside out. The session will be followed by a champagne toast, and attendees are invited to explore the museum’s permanent collection galleries.

On March 5, certified yoga instructor Emily von Stuckrad will lead a unique yoga session on the stage of the museum’s Renaissance Auditorium, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. A 60-minute gentle yoga practice will be followed by 15 minutes of food/meditation pairing, and mimosas. Limited space is available for this special session.

Advance registration is recommended for Yoga at the Museum sessions. All sessions are now priced at $15 for museum members and $18 for non-members. Guests must bring their own mat. No bottled water is allowed in the galleries; The DAI will provide refreshments.

For more information or to register for Yoga at the Museum, go to www.daytonartinstitute.org/yoga or call 937-223-4ART (4278) during regular museum hours. Tickets for most Dayton Art Institute events, exhibitions and programs may also be purchased online at www.etix.com.

One of Dayton’s Best Gyms is….uh….DIRTY?

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It is no secret that January brings everyone back to the gymnasium, but for Marcus Mucheck, proud owner of the Dirty Gym, it’s teaching people the ‘whys’ of working out that has made his facility the place to pump! His story, his passion is all about helping people understand how they can be their best, whether they are working out with him, or at a hotel 300 miles away.
In 2003, Mucheck began working out in his parents’ garage in Warwood, West Virginia. Within days his buddies would join him in the annexation of his family’s basement as well. It was the humble beginning of a storied weight-lifting career, which included Mucheck’s unmatched record of the ‘Youngest National Champion’ at 16 years of age.
It wasn’t without it’s share of doubters. “My school adviser recommended the armed forces, mainly the Marine Corps, but I answered with ‘I want to lift weights.’ That didn’t seem to be the answer!” Mucheck added his response was the same when talk of college and other ideas surfaced. “I wanted to lift weights! That was it!”

 

So he did. In the meantime, he would find the Air Force Base in Dayton his home…but not his love. “I would talk to people about working out with me at the base housing. They trusted my experience and would show up in the parking lot, sometimes 60 at a time, looking to do Crossfit, weight training and other activities.” Mucheck added, “I knew we were on to something.”
Mucheck and his devoted staff, found a home on Front Street. “Things really took off for us when we found our place. People kept telling me ‘No, this won’t work Marcus.’ Even the rental agent told me we would fail. But nothing inspires me more than the word ‘NO.’ Tell me ‘NO’ and I’m completely determined.”

His determination was contagious. “I kept telling my staff to do it well, be top shelf, help people become in tune to their bodies.” The staff, as well as his member numbers, grew. “I had to hire administration, custodial, more trainers and special events employees. We stuck to a philosophy of ‘how you do’ and ‘why you do,’ not ‘what you do,’ and people appreciated the difference.”
Mucheck stands apart from run-of-the-mill trainers in the area. “People don’t realize if you have $1000 and a weekend, you can be a trainer. That’s crazy. I want people to understand when you walk in to the Dirty Gym you will be greeted, welcomed and know this is about to be the best hour of their day! We are committed to making people comfortable. This is their space!”
Granted, it is a Rocky Balboa type 1980’s gym, but they teach the basics. “With the basics, you can clear any hurdle.” Mucheck went on to say, “People are worth the effort in our gym. When they leave, they know what to do, we taught them!”
For Mucheck, looking back, he remembers they days of 7 clients, now he services 200. He recollects doing most of it himself, now their are department heads and talk of a second location. And he embraces Dayton as his home. “People here are amazing. There is no other city like it. Such a great spirit in this town.”
The Dirty Gym, named for the one of the work-out spaces back in Warwood, where coal-mining was king, is considered by many to be Dayton’s authentic work-out experience. “This gym is so accepting of all kinds of people. It’s open-minded and friendly. It has everything you can think of from free weights, power-lifting, body-building, yoga, krav maga, and a lot more.” One client shared with us.
Mucheck stated, “75% of our clientele is women. Obviously sports know no gender. I always say women outperform men because they are better listeners!” When asked what three things Mucheck would recommend all people do in or out of the gym he was quick to reply, “Squats! Bend! And stop eating like a child. Your body deserves better. You deserve better!”


The Dirty Gym is located at 1111 East 2nd Street in the Front Street Building. You can call the gym at 937.985.4150. Their website is www.dirtygym.com

Registration Opens Jan 2nd For Air Force Marathon

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The 2017 Air Force Marathon, Half Marathon and 10K will be held on September 16, 2017.  The Start and Finish Lines are at the National Museum of the United States Air Force, 1100 Spaatz Street, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio 45433. Start Time is 7:25 am for the Wheeled Division Race and 7:30 am for the Full Marathon and 10K. The Half Marathon’s start time is 8:30 am.

The 5K Race hosted by Wright State University is held on September 15, 2017.  5K bibs must be picked up before 6 pm at the expo. NutterCenter2011smStart time is 6:30 pm at the Setzer Pavilion. The Start and Finish line are at Wright State University’s Nutter Center, 3640 Colonel Glenn Highway, Dayton, Ohio 45435.  The Sports & Fitness Expo is held at Wright State University’s Nutter Center and will be Sept. 14-15. The event will feature a gourmet pasta dinner and Breakfast of Champions on Sept. 15.NMUSAF

Registration will open at 9am Tuesday with special New Year’s resolution discounts, and participants who register Jan. 2 will receive $10 off the full or half-marathon and $5 off the 10K or 5K.