veterans Archives - fiftytwothursdays https://fiftytwothursdays.us/tag/veterans/ style + fitness Wed, 20 May 2015 06:13:42 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.3.2 Spinning for our Nation’s Heroes in Pheel https://fiftytwothursdays.us/fitness/pheel/ https://fiftytwothursdays.us/fitness/pheel/#respond Fri, 04 Apr 2014 13:07:46 +0000 http://fiftytwothursdays.us/?p=1780 Last weekend we headed out to Bethesda for the day to spin and join Patton’s Veterans Project at Zengo Cycle to support some of our Nations Hero’s who are coping with post traumatic stress.  We were so happy to be able to help raise money and awareness for such an amazing organization that is run by such wonderful people and benefitting a cause we truly believe in.  Special thanks to Elizabeth Mclure for putting this event together and for Zengo Cycle for hosting us! If you have never attempted a spin class and are looking for an intense full-body workout, we highly recommend you try a class at Zengo Cycle.  This is not your ordinary spin class, they turn out the lights, blast the music and really get you pumped for a killer work out.  They incorporate upper body exercises while you cycle so you feel the burn everywhere. You will leave a sweaty mess, so don’t plan to meet your friends for drinks after but it will all be worth it because you will have sweat out the chips and margs you had the night before. Michelle and I wore one of our favorite new fitness brands, Pheel, to the spin class […]

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]]> https://fiftytwothursdays.us/fitness/pheel/feed/ 0 Charity Spin Ride for Recovering Heroes https://fiftytwothursdays.us/dc/charity-spin-ride-recovering-heroes/ https://fiftytwothursdays.us/dc/charity-spin-ride-recovering-heroes/#respond Wed, 19 Mar 2014 12:00:18 +0000 http://fiftytwothursdays.us/?p=1574 Spin away to support an amazing organization, Patton Veterans Project and our Nation’s Hero’s!!  Sarah and I are beyond excited to participate in this upcoming event to help support our recovering heroes.  Who wouldn’t want to support a great cause while burning some calories and getting our bodies in shape for spring! Come join us on March 29th, 2014 from 4:00-5:00pm at ZenGo Cycle!! 4866 Cordell Ave., Bethesda with host Elizabeth McClure  $35 Per Person; Reserve your bike online at: www.zengocycle.com Growing up as a military brat, this charity hits very close to my heart. Our military personnel have served for us and now we have a chance to do something in return for them.  100% of the proceeds go directly to Patton Veterans Project’s I Was There Film Workshops.   Healing Our Vets From Post-Traumatic Patton Veterans Project, Inc.–Come Join a Fantastic Cause. About Patton Veterans Project, Inc. – Patton Veterans Project works directly with soldiers undergoing treatment for post- traumatic stress.  Participants take part in the multi day, I Was there Film Workshops.  Following an interactive lecture on film theory and storytelling, soldiers collaborate to conceive, shoot and edit short films.  These workshops are designed to help them make sense […]

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