5Ks Worth Running For
Get off the couch people!
Those New Year’s resolutions aren’t going to solve themselves. Here are 5 awesome runs that can help you get started on your summer bod.
1. Neon Splash Dash
Lace up your tennis shoes and get ready for a great night! That’s right this 5K takes place at night so you can glow in the dark! As you run through different “Glow Zones” you get sprayed with a different color of their U.V. Glow Water. There is music playing the whole way and an After Glow Party with music, black lights and performers.
2. Cupid’s Undie Run
Hasn’t everyone always wanted to run around in their undies without being judged? Well at Cupid’s Undie Run you can! Get ready to strip down to your bedroom-best every Valentine’s weekend and raise money for The Children’s Tumor Foundation.
3. The Color Run
This 5K has two simple rules: you must be in a white T-shirt at the starting line and you better look like the aftermath of Willy Wonka’s factory exploding by the finish line! At each kilometer the tons of volunteers and staff are waiting to hit you with a new color!
4. Marathon du Medoc
If you love wine then this run’s for you, if you can make the trip to France that is! This run is in the Medoc wine region near Bordeaux, France and takes runners through wine vineyards stopping at 23 drinking posts. There is also plenty of local foods at the stops as well including oysters, cheese and fruit, so come prepared with an empty stomach!
5. Warrior Dash
Daredevils this is for you! Get ready to get a little dirty at this 5K. There are 12 challenging obstacles at this race including jumping over fire, climbing 12-foot rope walls and crawling through many other muddy obstacles.Ladies, leave the fake nails and weaves at home, this is the Warrior Dash.. not the Princess Trot.
5 More Things Guys Should Stop Doing. Like, Now.
Really guys? REALLY?!
Contributing Writer Amanda Hanowitz • @getWITZit
So, fellas, we presume our first post about everything you do wrong found you well. Unfortunately for you, there’s so much other shit you do wrong. Fortunately we can help! Here are five more things you should stop doing, like, right now.
1. Asking girls to dance & Dance floor sneak attacks
OK so yes… it’s slightly creepy (by slightly we mean very) to just go behind a chick and start grinding on her like nobody’s business. We can and will use our weapon-adorned clothing to harm you. Ya know what’s more awkward than not asking a girl to dance? Asking:
“Hey, wanna dance?”
“Like, no, I don’t, and since you asked, get away.”
2. Getting all clingy
We get it, we’re AHMAZINGGGG and you always wanna hug and kiss and love us. But like, chill a little. Tell us you love us and wanna be with us in small doses. We’re not saying don’t tell your girl how amazing she is… because she is. But relax. Too much together time is never a good thing. Too much of anything is never a good thing.
3. Not understanding high fashion
This one bothers me the most… Especially as your go-to fashion guru. Come on, guys. Get with the times and understand the trends. A little black dress while it does make a girl feel sexy, is not the only thing stores sell. Understand that sometimes high fashion forces women to dress like men, or like MC Hammer, or like Sandy from Grease. Whatever the trend – understand it, appreciate it, love it. Oh, and complimenting her on her sense will always get you extra brownie points.
4. Stop acting different in front of your friends.
Again we get it. You have a reputation to uphold. You’re “the man.” You kill it with the chicks. You can get with anything that moves. Congratulations! Oh wait, I forgot I don’t care. If you like a girl show her off to your friends. Don’t put her down in front of them. In the end you just look stupid. You make her look like an asshole. And it’s gonna take you a long time to make it up to her.
5. Lead girls on when you really want nothing to do with them.
Quit fucking with our emotions. Thanks!
Don’t worry, guys. Yes, you suck most of the time. But there’s still a chance to salvage yourself. Find the problem, and fix it. Otherwise, you may be alone forever.
Champagne Wars Invade Barcode | 3.1.13
Champagne Everywhere!
This Friday at Barcode gets a little more interesting! We’ve got some absolutely insane Champagne specials so get your closest friends or random acquaintances and pop some bottles!
Champagne Open Bar for Ladies 10-11pm
- $60 House Champagne
- $80 Bottles of Moet
Free Admission all night!
Inside:
- 39 types of beer (12 on tap)
- 12 specialty cocktails
- Extensive wine & champagne menu
- Kitchen until midnight
- Dance/Top 40 hits
- (2) 72″ Projectors
- (10) 40″ HDTVs
- Color-changing marble, LED walls
Outside:
- Heated Patio
- Removable indoor/outdoor walls
- $150 Bottles of Stoli
- $5 Guiness
- $3 PBR
- Hookah
Young Professionals have found a home on Fridays in DC at the clean, comfortable Barcöde.
Barcode is what you make it. A low key evening on the patio, a wild one on the dance floor or a night of drinking with the girls or boys.
DJ Saam blends the freshest mashups, popular hip-hop and house music.
Ages 21+
Dress: Keep it fresh, crisp and clean. No shorts, sandals or baggy anything. Looking ‘put together’ is everything.
10pm – 3am
Barcode
1101 17th St. NW DC
202.271.1171
www.barcodedc.com
Opening Winter 2013 – Gryphon Pub and Sports Bar
The Gryphon. Coming Winter 2013
The newest addition to DuPont Circle / Midtown restaurants and bars is The Gryphon. Open for lunch, dinner and drinks; the pub will be located just south of DuPont Circle at 1337 Connecticut Avenue. For those who need a landmark, that would be in between The Big Hunt and Madhatter.
Executive Chef Joeseph Evans’ menu will feature ‘New’ American cuisine, brunch and burgers. Catering will also be available. Outdoor seating will make The Gryphon a great place for a quick bite or drinks after a spring or summer day shopping and enjoying DC’s most famous traffic circle.
With ownership also involved in Policy, Lost Society and Josephine; we’re expecting The Gryphon to exude the qualities of a proper DC pub: A space brought to life by thick wood finish, tall glasses of dark ale and the buzz of Washingtonians.
10 Things You Don’t Do at the Gym
Top 10 Ridiculous Things People Do At The Gym
1. Fashion Show Fitness
Ladies, you know what I’m talking about, coming to the gym with your hair nice and curled, full makeup done clearly more focused on finding a man than finding the best workout routine.
2. Unconventional Gym Attire
From guys wearing their Ralph Lauren Polos to ladies in long flowy skirts with leggings under it, how can that be comfortable to sweat in..?
3. Talent Show Studs
Every gym has these, the guys trotting around thinking they’re mad cool singing Eminem’s Drop The World to feel like a real bad boy while they lift trying to look like they put in no effort and the self-motivating talkers are the worst, no one is listening so why are you talking, they might take you to the psych ward if you don’t stop!
4. Grunters
Okay, so some exercises may require more effort and have you struggling a bit, but do you need to grunt loud enough for the people in Zumba class down the hall to hear you?
5. The Self-Absorbed Love Makers
You know those guys always staring in the mirror while caressing their muscles, its almost uncomfortable walking in front of them to grab some weights; don’t want to interrupt the intimate moment. But seriously guys, can you save the flexing for your own home, it’s a little weird.
6. No Effort Nelly
I don’t understand the people who show up just to sit on a bike barely pedaling while reading a magazine and doing homework or the ones walking a whopping 3MPH on the treadmill, why bother?
7. Nosy Busy Bodies
There are few feelings more uncomfortable than to have someone staring at you at the gym to see what speed, resistance or how much weight you’re lifting, mind your business!
8. Dropping Weights
It’s simple, if you aren’t strong enough to gently place your weights on the ground, do a lower weight, I don’t want to hear your weights slamming from the floor below you and wonder if there is an earthquake.
9. Machine Hogs
If you’re just sitting around listening to music or talking on the phone with an occasional set of exercises, get off, there are some people who want to do real work!
10. Lazy Lifters
This is probably everyone’s biggest pet peeve, not racking weights when you’re done, its common courtesy people!
Plan B: 4.29.16 at Echostage
DCClubbing Presents:
Plan B
Live at Echostage in Washington, DC
April 29, 2016 | Doors 9:00pm | Ages 18+
Echostage • 2135 Queens Chapel Rd NE • Washington, DC
VIP and Venue Information – 202.503.2330
Plan B makes their return to Echostage in Washington DC on Friday April 29!
Plan B is a Puerto Rican Reggaeton duo, consisting of Chencho (real name Orlando Javier Valle Vega, born in Guayama, Puerto Rico) and Maldy (Edwin Vázquez Vega, born in Guayama, Puerto Rico).
In 2002 they rose to fame, and released their first studio album, called El Mundo Del Plan B: Los Que La Montan. It featured collaborations with Daddy Yankee, Speedy, Rey Pirin, Great Kilo, Guelo Star, and other artists and producers. Chencho and now Maldy are both producers, Chencho has his own record label by the name plagio of Chencho Records, Maldy has his, Maldy Records. They released their second album in 2005 called Los Nenes Del Blin Blin. Maldy’s album, released in 2007, was named Reggaeton De Markesina. Finally the duo released their third album in 2010 called House of Pleasure and released singles from the album such as “Si No Le Contesto” and Es Un Secreto.
See Plan B perform LIVE at Echostage on Friday April 29!
Tego: 4.2.16 at Echostage
DCClubbing Presents:
Tego Calderón
Live at Echostage in Washington, DC
April 2, 2016 | Doors 9:00pm | Ages 18+
Echostage • 2135 Queens Chapel Rd NE • Washington, DC
VIP and Venue Information – 202.503.2330
Tego Calderón makes his Echostage debut in Washington, DC on Saturday April 2!
Known for his roots in reggaeton, Tego takes inspiration from sounds and beats from all forms of music around the world and combines them with powerful, uplifting lyrics. Praised for making music that is “equal parts poetry and politics” and described as “the reggaeton champion of an Afro-Caribbean working-class aesthetic,” Tego’s performance at Echostage is one you do not want to miss!
Puerto Rican born Tego Calderón has been performing for nearly two decades, but gained international success in early 2003 with his first album El Abayarde. Earning him a Latin Grammy Award nomination and selling over 300,000 copies worldwide, it launched his career to new heights and he release 4 more studio albums in the following years – the latest of which, El Que Sabe, Sabe , received a Latin Grammy for Best Urban Music Album. You may also recognize him alongside friend and Echostage veteran Don Omar in Fast Five.
See Tego perform LIVE at Echostage on Saturday April 2!
How to look sexy this winter
Stay Sexy This Winter
read this if you still want to look hot while its cold
Contributing Writer: Lauren Liebler
- Patterned Tights: Ditch your pants for the night and wear some patterned tights with a skintight dress or some dress shorts with heels. Some of the best patterns to look for are: lace, pin stripe, mesh, or plain with a stripe in the back. You can never go wrong with those and they never go out of style.
- Thigh High Boots: Nothing screams sex appeal like a thigh high boot that makes your legs look miles long. Wear them over light tights or nothing at all; both will make your outfit look super edgy.
- A cinched waist: bulking up might be the best way to keep warm but one way to make sure you flaunt your figure is to cinch your waist. Whether its with a trench coat that has a belt or buying a waist belt to put over a jacket, you can find different ways to make sure your curves are still defined under all that clothing.
4. Furs: whether you wear real or faux, a fur vest always looks great especially when you pair it with a waist belt. Furs are one of the many things that gals can wear better than guys so invest in one of these and you’ll be set for the rest of the winter.
5. Winter Perfumes: wearing some classic winter scents can catch any man’s attention just by walking by him. Nothing is better than a good smelling woman on a cold day. Some all time favorites include: J’adore Dior and Dolce & Gabbana: The One.
6. MOST IMPORTANTLY: keep exercising, shaving your legs and moisturizing your skin. There is nothing worse than looking better with clothing than without.
The Worst Valentine’s Day Gifts Ever
What Not to Buy Your Wife or Girlfriend for V-Day
Contributing Writer Amanda Hanowitz • @getWITZit
It’s the worst day of the year for single ladies everywhere. Beyonce, where you at?? For the not so single ladies, February 14th isn’t so bad. It’s a day to share with your loved one and blah blah blah.
It’s also a day for presents. And who doesn’t love those?!
Gifts are great! They make the world go round and put a smile on our faces. Want to end your relationship? You can use any of these techniques or simply get her one of these:
1. Vacuum
Talk about SEXIST. Not only would we much rather something else, actually anything else, but it’s also a slap in the face. Not to mention, I’m sure you’re educated in vacuum brands and would pick out the perfect one. Sense my sarcasm? I’d rather pick out my own slave labor materials, thank you.
2. Lingerie
Sounds fine, doesn’t it? Let me explain. Lingerie on Valentine’s Day is given to women so their men friends can get them in a sexual mood. However, how much of this is really in it for us ladies? The answer to that is nothing. This gift is given for a man to please himself.
3. Plastic rose.
At least spend like a dollar extra for a real one, or a different type of flower. Come on, think with your brain.
4. Treadmill.
Seriously, there is no better or clearer way to tell your girl she’s fat than slapping her in the face with a nice piece of exercise equipment.
5. Electric razor.
Am I hairy or something?
6. An E-card.
Thanks for the thought, I guess? I get we’re a technology-driven generation, but a nice handwritten note may be just a tad sweeter. Just a thought.
7. A snuggie.
Hey, I’m all for comfort and warmth. This gift just really says nothing about how you feel about me. Instead it says, “I want you to look like an idiot and wear a fleece dress while you watch TV. Enjoy!”
8. Nothing.
Need I say more? Even a jelly bean would suffice over nothing.
9. A break-up.
So I can’t really think of anything worse than getting broken up with on Valentine’s Day. So, yeah.
10. Your Dick in a Box
Your response to these gifts may be, “OMG, you shouldn’t have!” But, like, seriously, you shouldn’t have.
Cheating Capital of America – Washington, DC
Welcome to Washington, DC — Capital of the United States and cheating. This is the second year in a row the city has been graced with the title, beating out second place Austin and third place Houston, Texas.
This information comes from what one might consider the capital of cheating websites: Ashley Madison. Their slogan is “Life is short. Have an affair®” after all. Washington, DC has almost 38,000 registered users, the highest per capita membership on the site. 13 million members strong in fact, America is certainly a country that plans to sleep around.
Why DC then? According to Noel Biderman, CEO of Ashley Madison’s parent company, successful people cheat. They cheat because the same personality traits that led them to success are prone to take more personal risks or because they have more opportunity than the average person. And DC has a lot of successful people that travel frequently. Businessmen, lobbyists, political figures, salesmen, government officials and many more call Washington, DC home making it home to some of the most successful people around. In DC, an average of 30 people sign up to the site every day.
The day after Valentine’s Day is one of their biggest days of the year.
That’s right, the day after Valentine’s Day sees a 439% increase when compared to a regular day so don’t pick a terrible Valentine’s gift because it’s mostly women signing up that day. Fun fact, Mondays are usually their busiest day of the week. One has to wonder whether it’s just planning the week of affairs or because Mondays are so terrible. However you spin it, America is cheating and Washington, DC is the capital of both.
