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The Great Grape Gallop

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The Grape Gallop, coming up this Saturday, August 13th, is s an exciting event that pairs two of our very favorite things: fitness and wine! Join OHH to run, walk, and taste!

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This will be the first Grape Gallop race hosted on Long Island. The inaugural event, which occurs at Duck Walk Vineyards in Water Mill, features both a sunrise (10am) and sunset (5:30pm) race start time. The race is open to every level of runner/walker and wine connoisseur.

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The event travels 3.1 miles (5K) and is designed to take runners through the picturesque vineyard. Participants receive an up-close tour of the wide variety of grapes Duck Walk has planted. The course is flat, fast, and takes place on mixed terrain. When you are finished, you’ll recuperate with crackers and cheese found in the refreshment area, coupled with delicious wine samples (of course!) in our exclusive event wine glasses.

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A portion of the race entry fee benefits Lustgarten Foundation. Click here to register!

One Healthy Breakdown: can’t wait to gallop through the grapes!

Shelter Island Fall 5k

OHH is happy to support the Shelter Island Fall 5k Run/Walk on Saturday, October 17th, raising breast cancer awareness, and good health for all.

register5kThe 3.1 mile Shelter Island Fall 5k run/walk starts at 11am at Crescent Beach, (the Sunset Beach Parking lot) on Shelter Island. The cost to register is $30 before 10/15, $40 same day registration, and $10 for kids age 14 and under. All Race proceeds go directly to patient care, via the Northfork Breast Health Coalition and the Coalition for Women’s Breast Health at Southampton Hospital. Please enjoy a free post-race barbecue sponsored by the Lions Club. Medals will be awarded to the top finishers, and for the first place breast cancer survivor runner and walker respectively. There will also be a prize awarded to the team with the most participants, so gather your crew and run for a great cause! The Ram’s Head Inn is hosting Oktoberfest from 1:30 – 4:30pm with a pig roast, local wine and brewery tasting, and live music. All participants of the 5k are welcome to come to the join after the race to enter their race number into a raffle for the grand prize. There will be a free shuttle bus to transport participants from the North Ferry to the staging area between 9am and 10:15 a.m. and back to the North Ferry until 1 pm. Click here for more information and here to register now.

5KLeaderboardAdOne Healthy Breakdown: register to run for fun and a great cause!

Run the Shelter Island Run!

We’re looking forward to the upcoming Shelter Island 10K Race! Charmingly picturesque Shelter Island sets the stage for the 36th annual event on Saturday, June 20th at 5:30pm. The historic race has been touted as one of the country’s most beautiful runs by Runner’s World magazine…and anyone that’s spent time on Shelter Island can surely validate that!

10kIn addition to the surrounding beauty, this event is fun for all and directly benefits a variety of local causes, from scholarships and grants for Shelter Island Schools to charities such as East End Hospice and Reach Within. The Shelter Island 10K is proud to have the 2014 Boston Marathon winner and Olympic Silver Medalist, Meb Keflezighi, along with fellow elite runners Katie DiCamillo, Hirut Guangul and Amos Sang run in this year’s race.

 

SI10KLogo(1)What’s better than running with pre-sunsent harbor views, world-class athletes, and an easygoing island vibe? Celebrating afterwards…right?! So register now for the 10k or 5k run/walk and you’re also invited to celebrate with SALT Restaurant at the Island Boatyard with live music, dancing, free BBQ for runners, and free shuttle service. Click here for the full event schedule, including pasta dinner, free kids run, pre-race stretching clinic, and book signing with Meb Keflezigh.

One Healthy Breakdown: a whole new way to spend your Saturday night in the Hamptons, see ya at the finish line of the Shelter Island Run!

Christopher’s Run 2014

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Get ready, get set for the 7th annual Christopher’s Run!Logo_Final w-Number(1)The annual 5k run/walk, Chinese auction, and fun community gathering will take place on Saturday, June 7th. Christopher’s Run is always a great morning in Southampton, as The Christopher Lesta Fund rallies the community in celebration and remembrance of “the little man with the big smile,” Christopher Lesta.

Christopher was born with Hunter Syndrome, a rare and untreatable genetic disorder caused by the body’s inability to produce certain necessary enzymes. Christopher passed away in 2007 and June 2008 marked the First Annual Christopher’s 5K Run/Walk to remember Christopher Lesta. The 5k begins in Agawam Park in Southampton at 9:30am and takes participants through a beautiful tour of Southampton village. This year, the Christopher Lesta Foundation will also be hosting their Chinese Auction both at the race and on the following Saturday, June 14th, at the North Sea Community House. Proceeds from this year’s event will benefit the Pediatric Blood & Marrow Transplant Program at Duke University Medical Center. Donations will go toward helping the children and families on the Transplant Unit, which had a great impact during Christopher’s life. For more information about Christopher’s Run, click here and to register, click here.

One Healthy Breakdown: A win-win for all, support a local family’s cause, commemorate a special boy’s life, and get running!

Katy’s Courage 5k, April 5th!

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Join me Saturday, April 5th, for the 4th annual 5k to benefit Katy’s Courage in memory of Katy Stewart. Katy was an inspirational 12-year-old girl who  passed away from Hepatoblastoma, a rare pediatric cancer, at the end of 2010.

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Katy’s Courage has flourished into a bright pink celebration of Katy’s life, inspirational personality, lively spirit, and deep kindness. Katy’s Courage primarily benefit education, in addition to bereavement counseling and pediatric cancer research. Funds raised enable scholarships for students who demonstrate Katy’s best qualities: courage, kindness, and empathy.

KatysCourageLogoRegistration and check-in take place from 7 to 8:15 a.m. on race day. The 5k begins promptly at 8:30am. Runners (and walkers – anyone, at any speed, can participate, it’s totally non-competitive!) start at 21 West Water Street, in Sag Harbor, head north and make a right onto Main Street. Runners will then make a right onto Glover Street, run through the Redwood section of the course, and finish back on Water Street. Prizes for top three overall male and female participants will be awarded!

nhb_5021Sign up to participate in the 4th annual Katy’s Courage 5k today! Cost is $25 to pre-register and $30 for day-of registration. This will be my 3rd time running Katy’s Courage 5k (read all about my experience last year here.) One Healthy Hamptons is proud to be part of this event to continue to spread Katy’s kindness throughout Sag Harbor, the Hamptons, and beyond.

One Healthy Breakdown: See you at the starting line on, don’t forget to sport your PINK!

Christopher’s Run 5k This Saturday!

Join One Healthy Hamptons this Saturday, June 8th, for the sixth annual Christopher’s Run 5k! Start your morning with a fun run to benefit a fabulous cause, The Christopher Lesta Fund Inc (tax-exempt 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization.)

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Christopher Lesta was an adorable young boy, well-known by many in the Hamptons community for his sweet, charming nature. He was constantly laughing and smiling and his positivity touched everyone who knew him. Christopher was known as “the little man with the big smile;” his heart was always open and his smile was contagious.

Christopher was born with Hunter Syndrome and lived a short life. Hunter is a rare genetic disorder that primarily affects males. Due to the disease, Christopher’s body was deficient in necessary enzymes responsible for breaking down and recycling units of carbohydrates. These cells build up and interfere with bodily functions, worsening quickly with time. Hunter Syndrome is a deadly disease that causes progressive damage to the body, with no known cure.

Christopher made quite a lasting impression during his short time in our community and beyond, constantly reminding everyone to smile. In 2007, Christopher was five and thriving in kindergarten, after a blood transplant, when he unexpectedly caught an infection that spread to his heart. Sadly, Christopher passed away in early December, 2007. The Christopher Lesta Fund was started in Christopher’s strong memory, in the hopes of helping other children through their transplant process, and aiding researchers to one day find a cure to eradicate this horrible disease.

Taking place in Southampton, the route starts in Agawam Park and takes participants through a beautiful tour of Southampton village. It’s truly an amazing event. This will be my second time running Christopher’s Run (last year, my mom was visiting from Boston and surprised me by joining me in her very first 5k!) This year, I’ve invited more family to participate and One Healthy Hamptons is a proud sponsor! We hope to see you at the starting line!

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One Healthy Breakdown: embrace Christopher Lesta’s spirit this Saturday; (and every day!) by smiling big and running for Christopher.

Pink Galore at Katy’s Courage 5k

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Just finished the 3rd annual Katy’s Courage 5k. It was wonderful to see SO many people lace up their sneakers and rally for a great cause.  There must have been twice as many people this year as last year, which was A-ok with me as the body heat finally warmed me right up waiting at the starting line!  We started on Water Street (Sag Harbor Village) and headed through town on Main Street, ran around Redwood Road, and looped back to Water Street for the finish.  Although it was freeeezin’ on the bay, there was no denying the abundance of good vibes, camaraderie, and lots and lots of pink!

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Katy Stewart passed away from Hepatoblastoma, a rare pediatric cancer, at the end of 2010.  Katy’s spirit lives on and continues to spread and touch hearts throughout Sag Harbor, The Hamptons, and far beyond.  Katy’s Courage has flourished into a bright pink celebration of Katy’s life, inspirational personality, lively spirit, and deep kindness.  Katy’s Courage benefits education, bereavement counseling, and pediatric cancer research.  Funds raised from the run, skate-a-thon, dance-a-thon, and more enable scholarships for students who demonstrate Katy’s best qualities: courage, kindness, and empathy.

The best part of the run is when participants are going in both directions and ALL the many folks walking or taking it easy, strolling with their kiddos or their dogs, cheer on those running and vice versa.  It feels great to start the weekend off with a three-mile run, so thank you to Katy’s family and Katy’s Courage for making this special event possible.  See you all (and more!) next April at the starting line!

One Healthy Breakdown: brrrrrrr, a cold day, but a good one!