YMCA CycleHealth Hosts Fall Resilinator Adventure Race October 27 at Hyland Lake Park Reserve

Bloomington, MN – CycleHealth, a kid-powered wellness initiative of the YMCA of the North which is a leading nonprofit dedicated to strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility, will host its Resilinator adventure race for buddy pairs on Sunday, October 27, at Hyland Lake Park Reserve in partnership with Three Rivers Park District.

For the first time in American history, kids have a shorter life expectancy than their parents due to factors such as a sedentary lifestyle and declining participation in organized sports. CycleHealth aims to change this with fun, challenging and unique activities like the Resilinator race. Buddy pairs race - while being tethered together - through fun and challenging obstacles to earn a finishers medal and a new confidence and grit. Buddies can be friends, siblings or a child with a parent, mentor, grandparent or coach. Racing in a buddy pair provides the participants the opportunity to work together by developing trust and communicating to solve the challenges and obstacles they face throughout the course.

“My favorite part was running through the huge leaf pile before the finish line,” said Josh, a 10-year old CycleHealth racer. “The race was hard but really fun. I can’t wait to do it again!” 

“CycleHealth makes sweating fun for kids,” said Dr. Tracy Hall from South Lake Pediatrics. “Once they get involved, they don’t want to stop.” 

“Pediatricians across the Twin Cities prescribe CycleHealth programs and events, including the Resilinator, to help kids get active,” said Glen Gunderson, president and CEO of the Y. “The YMCA and CycleHealth are proud to provide unique wellness opportunities for kids with the support of partners across our community.”

WHO:
YMCA of the North CycleHealth and the Three River Parks District

WHAT:
Resilinator by CycleHealth

WHERE:
Hyland Lake Park Reserve at 10145 Bush Lake Road in Bloomington, MN 55438

WHEN:
Sunday, October 27, 2019
Race begins at 1:00 p.m.

About the YMCA of the North

The YMCA of the North is a leading nonprofit dedicated to strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Established 163 years ago, the Ys provide life-strengthening services across the greater Twin Cities metro region, southeastern Minnesota and western Wisconsin communities. The 29 Y locations and program sites, eight overnight camps, 10 day camps, and more than 90 child care sites engage more than 370,000 men, women and children of all ages, incomes and backgrounds. To learn more about the Y’s mission and work, visit www.ymcamn.org.