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The YWCA of Minneapolis works to fulfill our mission of eliminating racism and empowering women. Through our community programs, we serve over 25,000 youth, women and people of color annually. Use the links below to learn more about our programs and the communities we serve.
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For a second year the YWCA of Minneapolis is a Youth Fitness Community Partner for the Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon!

Medtronic Twin Cities MarathonMore than 100 children and teenagers from YWCA Girls & Youth community programs will participate in the Twin Cities 5K and one mile this Saturday, October 4, after weeks of training with YWCA personal trainers and fitness staff. The races are part of the 27th Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon weekend of activities.

Watch for them on the morning news this week!

Runners in Training!Thursday, Oct. 2
6:50 a.m. LIVE interview
Ch. 4 WCCO-TV
Watch the video here!

Friday, Oct. 3
5:50 a.m. LIVE interview
Ch. 11 KARE-TV

The YWCA of Minneapolis is creating fitness opportunities and removing barriers so that urban youth can become more active.

To support YWCA programs, Donate Today!

First Annual YWCA of Minneapolis Women's Triathlon

Nearly 500 women and girls, ages 14 to 71, participated in the first annual YWCA Women's Triathlon at Baker Park on Sunday, August 17th. Participants swam 500 yards in Lake Independence, biked 15 hilly miles through the city of Medina and then ran just over three miles on the trails of Baker Park to complete the race. Half of the participants were first-time triathletes, many choosing to race with their sisters, mothers, daughters and training buddies. Near perfect weather complimented the smiles of more than 100 YWCA volunteers who made this empowering event possible.

Thank you to everyone who helped plan and support, or trained for this historic first annual YWCA Women's Triathlon. This celebration of women's fitness and achievement of personal goals showcases the YWCA of Minneapolis as a community leader in health and fitness.

To see even more photos of the event, check out the website of our Event Partner, Yndecam.


Andrea chose to use the Friends & Family option,
crossing the finish line with people special to her.


A group of swimmers prepare to enter the water and start their triathlon.


Congratulations to the top three Overall Winners, all three of these
remarkable women were in the 40-44 age group.
Left to right: third place, Amy Kline; first place,
Laura Swartz; second place Kathryn Jensen


Krisanne and Jill registered to do the triathlon as "buddies".
Here they start out on their 15 mile bike ride.

Greener Greater Uptown logo
The Uptown YWCA is about to begin its much-anticipated Greener Greater Uptown Refresh project! For our regular Uptown members, this will mean changes on an almost-daily basis. Get up-to-the minute news by reading the blog on our Greener Greater Uptown News page.

Otters Uptown Practice Changes!
Due to the Uptown Pool closing Oct 6-24, practice will be held at the Downtown pool. Shuttle rides will be provided. See the Otters page for more details.

Events

Swim Lessons and Specialty Classes

Session 6 is an 8-week session from October 13 - December 15. Registration now open!

See schedules and more information for:

VOTE!
Vote!November 4, 2008

There are lots of ways to get involved!

  • Learn more about where to vote, and about the issues most important to the YWCA of Minneapolis.
  • Check out the YWCA USA website:www.ywcavote.org to learn about the candidates, and about more issues important to the mission of the YWCA USA
  • Get your YWCA "Exercise Your Right" T-shirt for only $19.99 at any YWCA location.
  • Mark your calendar for Tues, Nov 4 and VOTE!

Introducing Great New Services in our Fitness Centers!

To help you get the most out of your membership, we're giving you better access to our highly qualified Certified Personal Trainers:

  • Trainer On Duty Hours: Beginning Aug 4, our Fitness Centers will be staffed only with Certified Personal Trainers. To see hours when Trainers will be available, or to learn more, see our Trainer on Duty page.
  • Fitness Orientations: Learn about our Fitness Services through one of these orientations lead by a Certified Personal Trainer. Learn more under Fitness Orientations.

Get The Source
The Source has all our Health & Fitness program information and class schedules in a convenient offline format. Find it at your Hospitality desk.

NEW! Now find our Program Schedules for fitness classes, endurance sports, swim lessons and more in The Source!

Fall/Winter issue out now!


Golf Lessons are Back at Midtown!
October 22

For anyone who wants to learn how to play or brush up on specific skills. Work on putting, driving and chipping under the expertise of Sue Bremer, an LPGA member and golf instructor. Session 1 begins October 22. Class sizes are limited so Register now!

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