Sports, Health & Wellness

Kick off the summer with a brisk physical challenge on Lake Minnetonka. The triathlon will include a swimming section in the lake as well as biking and running onshore; some of the proceeds go toward charity. Worried about doing that all by yourself? Register with one or two friends as a relay team. All ages. $102 individual, $120 relay. Packet pick up 3:30–7 p.m. June 19, mandatory pre-race meeting 7 a.m. June 20. Race starts at 7:30 a.m.. Read more about Lake Minnetonka Triathlon

Join Align Health and Wellness for a free dinner at the Wayzata Country Club and learn all about what it means to be healthy. Bring a few friends and get ready to make changes to your life. Align will also give the stage to anyone who wants to talk about their career or hand out business cards—so if you’d like to squeeze a little networking into your healthy diet, this is the night for you. Registration required. Adults. Free. 6–7 p.m. Read more about Dinner with the Doctor

Brad Robinson and author Linda Tedford will be signing copies of Brad’s just-released book, “The Price of Victory and the Fear of Innovation,” at Brightwater Clothing & Gear in downtown Excelsior on Saturday, June 6. Read more about “The Price of Victory” Book Signing

Put on your game face and get your competitive spirit going with adult kickball this summer. Seven weeks of competition will culminate in a playoff between the top four teams of each league. The leagues are separated by days of the week: Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Ages 18 and up. $230. 6:10–8:30 p.m., Central Park in Hopkins, 101 16th Ave. S., Hopkins; 952.939.8203; eminnetonka.com. Read more about Adult Co-Rec Kickball

You’re doing it right now. And again. And again. Breathing is so natural to us that we often neglect to notice its effect on our well-being. Recalibrate and practice healthy, calming breath work. The benefits are impressive: increase your energy, calm stress, focus your brain, improve your immune system and fight depression. You’ll even get stronger by breathing right (your back and abs will thank you). Ages 18 and up. $29. Read more about Just Breathe!

Founded in 2004 by the Donnelly sisters, the Minnesota RollerGirls league is run by a pack of strong, scrappy women who work by day as everything from web developers to fashion designers to medical professionals. By night, they’re checking, elbowing and brawling in the full-contact sport that is roller derby. Get riled up with the crowd at the home-team championship at Roy Wilkins Auditorium. $13–$18. 7:30 p.m., doors at 6:30 p.m. Roy Wilkins Auditorium, 175 W. Read more about Minnesota RollerGirls

Spring may be just around the corner, but tough Minnesotans know that to keep warm, you’ve got to keep moving. Runners from around the Twin Cities will brave the brisk weather to kick off their running season. Whether this is your hundredth race or you’re still learning to tie your tennis shoes (that’s right, kids, you can join, too!), be sure to join in the fun and the post-race party featuring classic Minnesota dishes, a lumberjack costume contest and a winter beard competition. $45–$65 until March 2; $51–$71 until race day. 9 a.m. Read more about Hot Dash 5K & 10 Mile

There’s a wild green mass overtaking the streets of Excelsior this St. Patrick’s Day, but don’t run away—run with it! Jake O’Connor’s Luck O’ the Lake 5K Fun Run is ready to paint the town green once again. A sea of leprechauns, lads and lasses make up this festive event, and you can be a part of it. The run takes you on a scenic Excelsior route, with a finish-line celebration. Visit website for registration details. $40. 9 a.m.–12 p.m. Read more about Jake O’Connor’s Luck O’ the Lake 5K

Bundle up and grab your skis for a day of fun on the lake. The third year of this race promises to be even bigger and better, featuring a post-race party at newly expanded Excelsior Brewing. Proceeds go to the Freshwater Society and the ICA Food Shelf Program. To sign up or volunteer at the race, visit the website. $45. 1 p.m. Lake Minnetonka, near the dock at Water and Lake in Excelsior; 952.474.6461; excelsior-lakeminnetonkachamber.com Read more about Big Island and Back 10k Nordic Ski Dash

Join the celebration at the Health Sense Dental Spa grand opening Thursday, September 25!

The celebration will feature b-o-g-o botox, buy 2 get 2 fillers and more! Beverages and light refreshments will also be served. Read more about Health Sense Dental Spa Grand Opening