This time of year calls for getting back into routines, and for many of us it also means heading back to the gym on a regular basis.

If you are looking for a training plan, Leslie Adkins, Athletic Trainer at DOAR South Boston, recommends the Couch 2 5k app, available on iPhone and Android. Here’s the plan:

The Dan River Region has several upcoming running and fitness events for you to train for to get you motivated and to keep your swimsuit bod into the fall months…

Running:
River City Run 5k – Saturday, 9/5 – Danville

Chatham Sartomer 5k – Saturday, 9/19 – Chatham

Patriot Challenge – Saturday, 10/3 – Martinsville

Glow with the Flow – Friday, 10/16 – Danville

Challenge:
Dirty Dan Dash – Saturday, 10/3 – Danville
DOAR staff, family and friends are participating!

Cycling:
DOAR’s River Ride – Saturday, 10/17 – Danville
DOAR is a presenting sponsor and organizing this event, which benefits the Danville-Pittsylvania County Habitat for Humanity.