Running and triathlons are fantastic for becoming fit and strong. We want to help runners/triathletes become even stronger, reach further, excel in your running & competing by complementing it with safe, smart, strategic use of complementary fitness disciplines, including, but not limited to: lifting of weights, kettlebells, stretching, resistance training, TRX, MovNat and more. We use all types of techniques and fitness disciplines to help you get even stronger, even if you have minor sports in …

Visit our website. Watch our new video! MovNat Paleo Columbus takes a new approach to fitness that blends a variety of movements with Paleo nutritional strategies. Inspired by MovNat principles (www.movnat.com) and integrated into a indoor/outdoor fitness & strength program, you will lift, carry, push, pull, press, jump, crawl, balance, throw, catch, walk/run. Our membership draws from those who want build on what they currently do, newbies, the Crossfit and Paleo crowd as well as those at the h …

Extreme Fitness Networking Group is a business and professional networking group tailored for extreme fitness enthusiasts. Our meetings start with a 15 minute stretch-and-greet session where we learn about eachother, talk about our day-jobs, and discuss our fitness habits and goals. Then we hit the trails with a mix of exciting and challenging extreme exercises combined with long distance running.  Like us on facebook to stay up to date on all Extreme Fitness Networking Group events. Official we …

Looking for a place to play volleyball that is well organized, fun and affordable? Welcome to Sports Monster volleyball! Who should play? Anyone with a good attitude about volleyball! We welcome everyone 19+ in Columbus to be a part of our group. Whether you are a seasoned local or you are new in town, this is a great way to meet new people, get on a team or form a new one! You'll love the group of fun and friendly people who just want to get out and play like you do. We welcome all levels of pl …

Looking for a place to play soccer that is well organized, fun and affordable? Welcome to Sports Monster soccer! Who should play? Anyone with a good attitude about soccer! We welcome everyone 19+ in Columbus to be a part of our group. Whether you are a seasoned local or you are new in town, this is a great way to meet new people, get on a team or form a new one! You'll love the group of fun and friendly people who just want to get out and play like you do. We welcome all levels of players includ …

Oath Keepers is a non-partisan association of currently serving military, reserves, National Guard, veterans, Peace Officers, and Fire Fighters who will fulfill the Oath we swore, with the support of like minded citizens who take an Oath to stand with us, to support and defend the Constitution against all enemies, foreign and domestic, so help us God. Our Oath is to the Constitution Our motto is "Not on our watch!" Please support our efforts by becoming an official member of Oath Keepers. Click …

Meet other local RPG players/Gamers for adventures and fun! While this started as a D&D group it doesn't exclude other games from being played. All levels of experience welcome. If you've never played before come by and join a game. Currently we're running both D&D 3.5 and Pathfinder RPG but are open to other games.  We're open to all forms of gaming and are always looking for new people to run games/adventures at the meetup. (If you're coming to play D&D or Pathfinder please come with a 1st lev …

Welcome to the Columbus Basketball Club! This group is for anyone and everyone who wants to play basketball with a great, friendly group of people. We welcome everyone from total beginners to very advanced, and everyone gets to play with people of their own skill level. It is our mission to get as many people playing basketball in Columbus as possible. So whether you are an old pro, or have never even touched a ball before - we are the place for you. Come along and check us out, nobody ever walk …

Train with Team Challenge! CCFA's endurance training and fundraising program is the perfect way to improve your fitness while making a difference. if you are a novice, you will do what you never thought possible. If you are an experienced runner or walker, you will reach a new personal best! Get personalized training to reach your goals! -15 weeks of custon training by our professional coach around the city of Columbus. -Resources, clinics, and helpful tips on nutrition, injury prevention, and m …

Babes in the Woods was founded in 2009 by Lindsey Norman, who wanted to create a place for women of all fitness and skill levels to come together and enjoy outdoor activity and companionship in a fun, informal setting. Today, Babes continues to offer a wide variety of exciting activities including: Hiking Kayaking Camping Backpacking Stand-Up Paddleboarding Ziplining Indoor and Outdoor Sports Rock Climbing Trail Running Social Outings Local Attractions Fitness Activities If you'd like specific …

The Inconceivably Nerdy Young Adults of Columbus, Ohio (TINYACO, pronounced "Tiny Eck-o." "Echo . . . echo . . . echo . . . ") is a group for young adults (22-42) who are nerds, geeks, and quite possibly dorks. We like Star Trek, Star Wars, Doctor Who, The Big Bang Theory, New Girl, How I Met Your Mother, Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, Monty Python, the Princess Bride, Twilight Zone, Pride and Prejudice, the Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, Neil Gaiman, comic books, LEGO video games, pirates, …

The goal of the meetup is to teach Big Data ideas and concepts.  The format is hands-on so a laptop with 64-bit OS is required.  Every week we have labs with members coding and using Big Data technologies.  Since the big data arena is a somewhat new area of research, there are many new technologies and approaches to explore. Requirements: -  A laptop with 64-bit OS able to run virtual box -  Working knowledge of programming concepts and database theory is helpful. - Strong interest in expanding …

This is a group for people who would like to learn photography from the ground up. It includes instruction on all the basics of camera operation, and works you through outdoor and indoor shooting. From there we will work to more advanced topics which include taking it off automatic, and discussions of how to use your DSLR cameras. We will break into different groups, so all instruction is personalized to you and your needs. I would like to have everyone who attends each of the sessions build a b …

Note: This Meetup site is used to organize our events for our members. To join our Meetup site, you must first join our MOMS Club© chapter by emailing us at info@lewiscentermomsclubne.org and turn in the required forms and annual dues. Our membership averages around 40 moms living within the designated boundaries; East of RT 23, South of Cheshire Road, West of SR 3/Rome Corners and North of Orange Road.  (see map below) For information on chapters outside this area please visit http://www.momscl …

"I found when talking about my baby to my friends and comparing them they really can't relate. My son is 4 months premature and preemie parents have different challenges than full term parents. Let's get together in a casual environment to run ideas off each other. I would like to talk to others about developmental play, milestones, illness and any other conditions that you have found with your preemie. I also know that in the winter months most of us stay indoors due to illness concerns but I w …

You'll know immediately that you belong here if any of these things are true about you: *You make no excuses for being fabulous *You lead with love and your bright, shiny spirit *You crave a life that is holistic and balanced *You are a daydreamer who has every intention of changing the world *You want to make unbreakable and authentic connections with local women ‘Craving Authenticity: A Columbus Meetup for Empowered Women’ is about uniting strong, independent women for one reason: To change li …

It is a training group. Similar to a group training at the gym to run a race together. Our race is life and the goal is to have an impact. An impact on ourselves and an impact on the next generation. It is not just knowing the Bible that is important, but being emotionally, mentally, socially and physically strong. Everything ties together. To improve each other we will hold to a standard to grow in all five areas. To impact the next generation we will use the power of the internet to create ass …

This is an IBM sponsored Big Data meetup group.  Geared towards developers, data scientists and all Big Data enthusiasts, our meetups provide an opportunity to work hands on with the solutions and tools in our Big Data platform. Our Meetups typically include a 45-60 min (max) presentation that serves as an introduction and overview for a specific Big Data technology.  It is followed by ~3 hours to collaborate with fellow developers and apply your Big Data skills.  We provide a cloud environment …

The Career Transition Institute (known for 30 years as 40 Plus of Central Ohio) teaches experienced professionals the tools and techniques for a successful job search strategy. Every Monday at 9 am we host a guest speaker, offer networking opportunities and provide a short overview of our program. We are a non-profit, member-run organization. Membership is affordable and a fraction of what you would pay for outplacement services. Come join us and learn how you can not only find a job, but that " …

If you want to live a more powerful and prosperous life, this group is for you. I have 25 years experience in environmental energy and risk management. My company, Intuitive Concepts, was founded in 1998. My unique blend of talents include business executive, senior project manager; Certified Business Continuity Professional (CBCP); Myers-Briggs; classically-trained Feng Shui practitioner, and graduate of Landmark Education. In my former position, I was Vice President of Business Continuity and …

Welcome to MOMS Club® of Hilliard, OH Northeast! Thank you for your interest in our group. This club is a great way to meet new friends for you and your children in YOUR community! We are a chapter of the International MOMS Club (www.MOMSClub.org), a non-profit organization that supports the at-home mother of today. There are more than 100,000 members and 2,000 chapters of MOMS Club worldwide. We are run by moms, for moms! At-home moms and mothers who work part-time of any age children are welco …

This group is for those who use the Python computer language or who want to learn more about the language. Python is a great language for rapid development and has some great web frameworks that make getting a functional web application up and running quite easily. Please also join the Central Ohio Python Users Group mailing list at: http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/centraloh

Crowdfunding Columbus is a community of creatives, micro-entrepreneurs, and micro-investors. Whether you're an indie band looking to fund the creation of your next album or a foodie looking for a way to fund the distribution of your fabulous blonde brownies Crowdfunding Columbus is a great resource. This group is for you if: You have a creative idea and you're looking for feedback. You are actively running a project on a crowdfunding site and you want to get the word out. You have heard about …

Please visit our main page at www.meetup.com/paddle-ohio *Please hang with us through the cold weather....things will be a little slow for a bit. Once the weather starts to warm up, we'll be off and running again!* Welcome to the Paddle Ohio‘s, Rivers and Creeks Adventure Edition. If you enjoy paddling moving water, this is the group for you! Phil will be leading this group and organizing the events. There will most likely not be any paddles scheduled here until Spring starts to break. Plea …

Leatherlips Yacht Club is an 85 year old sailing club located across the water from the Columbus Zoo. Leatherlips offers sailing classes for youth and adults. Leatherlips also offers great kayaking water and member storage for sail boats, kayaks and canoes. Leatherlips is community service oriented, holding fundraisers and community service events promoting water sports, family togetherness, pot lucks, neighborhood get togethers, and celebrations. Leatherlips Learn to sail program is a not for p …

The Ohio Freedom Alliance is a non-partisan political organization. Our mission is to: 1) EDUCATE ourselves on the Constitutional principles which promote peace, prosperity and freedom. 2) ACTIVATE at the precinct level to disseminate this information to our friends and neighbors, thereby educating the general electorate. 3) DELEGATE like-minded citizens to run for open political positions at a state and federal level. Samuel Adams said "It does not require a majority to prevail, but rather an i …

An exclusive by invitation only women's social club. We are a do-it-yourself matchmaking club run by experienced matchmakers. We focus on friendship, fun and increasing our odds of meeting a great guy.