WellcommDC [7.01.24]

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[HIGH FIVE] We gave a High Five to Raine McKeython (@coachrainestorm), Founder of The Team, a transformation coaching program in Washington, DC.

WellcommDC: Where do you work…out?

Raine McKeython: I like to say “the city is my playground”, and it’s been that way since I was a kid.   

From my middle school days running The Exorcist Stairs in Georgetown, to the track and stairs at Cardozo, to the pull-up bars at Carter Barron. I even used to break into the Burr gymnasium at Howard University to workout when I was home in between basketball seasons.

Lately, I work out mainly at Sweat DC, the best gym in DC hands-down. 

WDC: What does “wellness” mean to you?

RM: Wellness to me means having full confidence in your ability to stay healthy for the long-term, both mentally and physically. 

Look different for everybody, but we all have the same goal of inner peace especially when thinking about the future. 

WDC: What are your wellness goals over the next twelve months?

RM: Achieve a 50 inch vertical jump AND shoot a score under 90 in golf.

WDC: Who are some people who inspire you, motivate you, or keep you accountable when it comes to your wellness?

RM: Myself, my Mom and Dad, my Girlfriend, Kobe Bryant and Kanye West.

WDC: What advice would you share with someone looking to change their wellness routine?

RM: You already have the power to change. You just have to get out of your own way. 

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[must follow] We’re following West End Run Club who combine three important things: community, running and Call Your Mother bagels into a weekly rally. Join them each Friday at 6:45 am starting from CYM - West End (1143 New Hampshire Avenue, NW). [WERC it out]

[running club review] The always-inspirational Rob Perez, @r.oh.bee joined the crowds at Northeast Track Club (NETC). Check out Rob’s IG review here, and join NETC 7 pm every Tuesday at Catholic University Cardinal Stadium. We applaud Rob’s running series of “Where to Find People to Run with in DC.” Congratulations to Iwona Kesting (@vonksss), James Majewskii (@jmajewski) and Matt Kesting (@track_daddy) on four years of NE Track Club. [see you Tuesday]

[runners reviewing cycling] DC fitness hype woman, Demi Scott Greggo (@lildemzie) recently spent a day crushing cycle AND fitness classes at HUSTLE DMV. Watch her review here. And on brand, Demi’s shares “cross training can and should be FUN” and includes shouts for several of the instructors, Ali Harrington (@ali_harrington), Ashley Calloway (@ashcaldc), Emilee Kaufman (@emkaufman), and a special shout for the great Sunny Miller (@sunnymaeerryday).

[celebrate community] Happy first birthday to HUSTLE DMV! To celebrate they’re offering FREE classes before the 4th of July. Book HQ2 here. 

Monday, July 1
7 am Strength with Remi (@remi.shea)
7 am Cycle with Guyton (@gmcm_iv) 

Tuesday, July 2 
5:30 pm Strength with Guyton (@gmcm_iv)
5:30 pm Cycle with Lindsay (@lindsday_bishop)

Wednesday, July 3 
6 am Strength with Wes (@wesdoles) 
6:30 pm Cycle with Lindsay (@lindsday_bishop)

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Go For It,

Your WellcommDC Team (@wellcommdc)

Transform Your Self. Transform Your Community. Transform Your World.