Spoils Of Akron Podcast

This week, we catch up with Keith Johnston, and frankly, we’re a little out of breath. That’s because he started Running2bWell, a running group open to all fitness levels that offers free training and is geared toward people in recovery. He talks about the science behind how physical activity improves mental well-being, along with the health benefits of connections,  and this group offers both of these things, as inclusiveness is the main focus of activities. Also, those who show up to three running meetups get a new pair of running shoes, he adds. The group is hosting the Buzzard Beach 5K Saturday, July 20 at Munroe Falls Metro Park, 521 S. River Road, in Munroe Falls. To register, visit http://bit.ly/2H77qPV. Registration is open until the event starts. 

This week, we visit Rock Mill Climbing (and Yoga and Fitness) in downtown Akron to check out their climbing wall, which is geared toward a number of ages and skill levels. We speak with Nicholas Muffet, director of marketing and community for Rock Mill Climbing, who offers a number of pointers for “bouldering” (like using your legs more than your arms to support yourself), along with how to properly fall from the climbing wall. Be sure to visit our Facebook page or the Akronist's YouTube channel for a video from our visit. For info, visit rockmillclimbing.com.

Yes, we're back from a bit of a hiatus, but fear not, because we cover months of ground in this single episode: what we've been up to, and what Akron's been up to. We offer some perspective to all the construction and orange barrels downtown, and we talk about the amazing placemaking efforts happening, the importance of local sourcing, and some of the many recent Akron events, like the opening of the first floor Generator Space at Bounce Innovation Hub. Speaking of Bounce, this episode is sponsored by HAZEL TREE DESIGN STUDIO, which is behind Bounce's incredible new look and redesign. Visit www.hazeltreeinteriors.com for info.