June 1
On Global Running Day, join 250 other marathoners in the My Big Run 5K at Fort Myers’ 279-acre Lakes Park. Every participant is provided a bib embedded with chip technology to track their time as they wind through the shaded, well-marked trails. From $10. runsignup.com
June 4
Start your weekend with a stretch session at Naples Beach Yoga on Eighth Avenue South, an hour-long, multilevel yoga class led by nurse practitioner and 200 RYT yoga instructor Shawn King. Bring a mat, water and some cash to shop King’s bracelets and tote bags, which benefit the Naples Stroke Initiative nonprofit. From $18. naplesbeachyoga.net
June 5, 12, 19, 26
Trainer Anne Burik leads the Peak Run Club, which is geared at women, with a focus on moms, and takes off from various locations in Estero and Bonita Springs on Sundays. A certified marathon trainer and mother of two, Burik created the club to be inclusive for all levels of runners. Looking to boost your fitness pre- or post-baby? Sign up for her Full Body Blast classes, held throughout the week, with targeted workouts and a built-in support network. Running club, $5 for drop-ins; Full Body Blast, from $15 for drop-ins. Packages and memberships available. peakfitnessswfl.com
June 7
ShorePoint Health hospital in Punta Gorda hosts an hour-long Cardiac Diet Nutrition Class, in which a clinical nutrition manager—the person who supervises menu development and food prep for patients—advises on reading food labels and cooking with wholesome ingredients and preparations that support a heart-healthy lifestyle. Free. puntagordachamber.com
June 9
Best-selling author, meditation guru and founder of the Viral Energy Institute Penelope Jean Hayes hosts a Group Meditation with Penelope + Visualization Session at a private residence in Naples. The 40-minute session is split between 20 minutes learning principles and habits around mindful meditation and 20 minutes of practicing what you learned. From $20. viralenergyinstitute.com
