This November we are planning the inaugural Iota Xi Fitness, Health and Wellness weekend in Orlando, Florida. Three years ago for our 24th line reunion, the brothers of Meridian (IZ Fall ‘93) got together for a fellowship centered on health. Four of us ran a 10K, two of us ran the half marathon, and my #7, Dr. Brian Monroe went Beast Mode and ran both races back to back! All of us trained for months and through healthy competition and Nupely peer pressure, we got in shape, improved our health, and achieved a collective goal.

 

For 2020, the brothers of Meridian are extending this health challenge to all of IZ. We will convene November 5th through the 8th at the Walt Disney World Wine and Dine Half Marathon. It’s an event that combines a food and wine festival and a race weekend containing a 5K, 10K, and a half marathon. Additionally our chapter brothers in the health field such as Jackie Wilson (Fall, ’01) owner of the Manhattan-based NOVA Fitness Innovation, Dr. Christopher Davis (Fall ‘90), cardiologist, Lifestyle Medicine physician and owner of Reveal Vitality and brother Kareem Cook co-owner of Naturade, have agreed to lead discussions on health, wellness and how we as brothers can thrive.

 

Race registration opens on Tuesday, March 10th, at 10am EST, and if history is any indication, the slots will fill up quickly. In the past the 10K in particular has sold out in one day. I am including a link to the site. Please take a look. Whether you decide to run the 5K, 10K, the half marathon, or just want to come for the conversations on health and wellness, we look forward to seeing you all in November.

 

This event will be primarily for bros, but families are welcome, and depending on the response, we will provide some inclusive activities as well. Walt Disney World has four world class golf courses for bros who prefer tee times to  running. 

 

Additional event details, such as hotel reservations and the weekend agenda will be announced in the coming months on this website.

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Phi Nupe,

Your brother,

 

Toyin Ajose, MD

Iota Xi, Fall 1993