With better weather (hopefully) on the way, you have options: Run under the sun or sweat it out indoors.
THURSDAY, MAY 4
Vice District Brewing Company Fun Run
1454 S. Michigan Ave. 312-291-9022
Every Thursday night until the Chicago Marathon, Vice District Brewing is hosting fun runs to get people ready. Each run starts and ends at the brewery, with runners enjoying half-off pints after they make their way back. Staff from Fleet Feet Sports will also be on hand to perform on-site “gait analyses.” Free. 6:30 p.m. Register: eventbrite.com
Hot Power Fusion: Candlelight at CorePower Yoga
227 E. Ontario St. 312-482-9642
Get ready for the freakin’ weekend by clearing your mind and body of all of the toxins you’ve picked up this work week. Sweat out the stress at this late evening candlelit yoga session set to motivating music in a 100-103 degree room. Bring your own water, yoga mat and towel—you’re gonna need it. $25. 9:30 p.m. Register: corepoweryoga.com
FRIDAY, MAY 5
Savate at Titan Gym
2256 W. Belmont Ave. 773-360-8520
This French form of kickboxing focuses on empty-hand techniques with blows delivered while standing or jumping. These strikes are taken from a further distance than normal kickboxing and allow the athlete to “employ offensive and defensive moves without fear of injury.” Basically, learn how to kick ass without the possibility of a beat down. $5 for your first class. 7 p.m. Register: supremetitan.com
SATURDAY, MAY 6
Good to Great Workout Tour at Road Runner Sports
1435 N. Kingsbury St. 312-448-2966
Get your butt kicked for free at this 90-minute workout of running and strength training. This event is open to any fitness level or experience and all you need to bring are your running shoes and a bottle of water. Leave the headphones at home—you’ll be meeting tons of other aspiring athletes while you’re there. Free. 8-9:30 a.m. Register: eventbrite.com
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Twerk Pole Dance at Stiletto Dance Studio
1843 W. Chicago Ave. 312-488-1635
Get ready to pop, lock and drop it at this class. Learn dance and strength techniques to help you feel more powerful and confident in strutting what you’ve got. Dance it out to hip-hop and trap music and learn how to shake what your mama gave you. $25. 7 p.m. Register: stilettodancestudios.com
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