The Dopest Wellness Event In Cincinnati🎉 | Pure and Simple Walk-a-Thon - Pure and Simple Fitness

This event was created for us, by one of us, for the sake of us!

I knew I wanted this to be bigger than ever before, so I had to think bigger. And the outcome speaks for itself. From record number of attendance, growing number of vendors, the celebrity local DJ, to the movement after party….we went BIGGER! And I love that for us.

This wellness event is so important because the people I serve hold the highest rates of health disparities. From obesity to heart health, we are top of the list and overlooked the most. Studies show that 60% of African American women are obese. And our children hold the highest rates amongst their peers. This FREE community walk is my way of making a change. It’s my way of showing others how to be intentional about our health and wellness. It’s my way of leading us toward healthier communities, one walk at a time.

I hosted the 5th Annual Pure and Simple Walk-A-Thon in the same space where the Midwest Black Family Reunion holds its annual parade and where the 5/3 Bank Wellness Expo is taking place. That’s huge! And it happened because Pure and Simple Fitness is deeply passionate about the community. I believe we deserve to be present in these important spaces too. We even had local celebrity media extraordinaire Ebony J of Ebony J Media creating the vibes the whole way through!

Here’s what we accomplished together:

✅ 73 total participants (64 registered + 9 walk-ups)
✅ Multiple wellness and youth-centered vendors
✅ Participants completed either a 1-mile or a full 5K
✅ We had men, women, boys, girls, babies—and even canine companions
✅ People walked. People ran. Everyone moved.
✅ And we wrapped it all up with an Xtreme Hip-Hop After Party—because movement should be fun, too!

Let’s congratulate our 5k winner, Mr. Kevin Farmer! Not only is he running miles, and winning 5k runs, he is also running for City Council! 🏆

✨Our vendors included:

Each of these vendors came fully prepared to engage, support, and provide information on what they offer and how they are helping our community.

Special shout out to the Young Marines of Cincinnati who have been huge partners of Pure and Simple Fitness and the Youth Wellness Initiative. You all looked good out there!

A Touch a Shalynn did a wonderful job on the finish line, yet again! Thank you for your efforts and always making things pretty and pink!

And I want to give a special shout out to Rashonna from Xtreme Hip Hop with Shonna who kept us moving after the walk with an Xtreme Hip Hop After Party. Thank you for answering the call and taking part in making this event Xtra special! Hope to have you again next year.

Xtreme Hip Hop After Party with Shonna aka Mrs. Mojo

✨To Our First Timers!✨

I want to send a special kudos out to everyone who made this event your first ever 5k! That made me feel so honored to know that you all chose Pure and Simple Fitness to be sketched in your wellness journey memories as a first! You should be extremely proud of yourself! Please send me pics and let me know if you were one of the very many who made this your first 5k. I would love to highlight you and your story!

At Pure and Simple Fitness, we’re doing more than talking. We’re creating real access to health and wellness for everyone.

Until next year ya’ll, remain intentional! Make sure you follow us to stay connected so we can stay on this wellness journey together.

Thank you to all who participated, donated, volunteered, and shared information about the event. I can’t wait to see what we can do together next year. Whether you walked, ran or just took part in the vibes…THANK YOU!