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AZ Wellness This Week: Global Running Day, Morning Yoga & ChopShop Fuel

AZ Wellness This Week: Global Running Day, Morning Yoga & ChopShop Fuel

Celebrate Global Running Day, join a yoga sculpt + lunch collab at ChopShop, and discover your new favorite run crew.

Aurora Pedroza
June 02, 2025

☀️ This Week’s Vibe

I’m heading off-grid to hike the Grand Canyon rim-to-rim this Sunday — so your weekly wellness picks are arriving a little early! With Global Running Day coming up June 4, it’s the perfect time to get inspired by the incredible local run community. Whether you're jogging Tempe Town Lake or hitting the trails, there’s a crew (and a pace) for you.

✨ Highlights

Here’s a quick peek at what’s inside:

🏃‍♀️ Global Running Day – June 4
Celebrate with free group runs across the Valley (details below!)
👟 Run Clubs to Know
Weekly meetups in every corner of town
🧘‍♂️ Nomad Yoga at ChopShop
Sunset flow + smoothie night
🧠 Hiking Safety Tips

👉 Tap a section above to scroll, or just keep reading for everything happening across the Valley.

🔥 Don’t Miss These Highlights This Week

💦 REVIVAL Wellness Pool Party

📍X Phoenix | 🗓 Sunday, June 8 | 🕖 7:00 AM | $34
A full-body wellness experience: 3 fitness classes, healing practitioners, pool party, DJs, live music, and more.
👉 Join the poolside reset

💪 ChopShop & Chaturangas

📍ChopShop Tempe| 🗓 Sunday, June 8 | 🕥 10:30 AM | $20
Yoga sculpt under the sun — then refuel with a post-class protein bowl and drink.
👉 Sign up here

🍸 Barre at the Bar

📍50 Shades of Rosé | 🗓 Saturday, June 7 | 🕘 9:45 AM | $33
Start with a barre burn, stay for the post-class cocktail, brunch menu, and iconic flower wall photo ops.
👉 Grab your ticket

🔥 Lululemon Ambassador Sweat

📍Scottsdale Quarter | 🗓 Saturday, June 7 | 🕗 8:00 AM | Free
A yoga-HIIT fusion class led by lululemon ambassadors — followed by a private shop and post-class celebration.
👉 Reserve your mat

🏋️‍♀️ Vuori x [solidcore] Workout

📍Kierland Commons | 🗓 Saturday, June 7 | 🕗 8:00 AM | Free
Meet the [solidcore] crew and kick off your Saturday with an energizing outdoor group workout at Vuori.
👉 RSVP here

💪 BODYROK at Fabletics

📍Fabletics, Scottsdale Quarter | 🗓 Saturday, June 7 | 🕘 9:00 AM | Free
Join BODYROK for a signature Pilates-style sculpt class inside Fabletics. Limited spots!
👉 Book your class

📋 Full Event Calendar — May 19–25

🟤 Monday, June 2

🟤 Tuesday, June 3

Rugby Sevens Summer Training U16 | 6:30 PM | Kiwanis Park | Free · Learn or improve rugby ball handling

🟤 Wednesday, June 4

🟤 Thursday, June 5

🟤 Friday, June 6

Nomad Yoga Sunrise Sculpt | 6:00 AM | Tempe Town Lake | Free · 60-minute bodyweight sculpt class

🟤 Saturday, June 7

🟤 Sunday, June 8

Know of a cool event? DM me @desertdosewellness or submit a form!

🏃‍♀️ Community Spotlight: Running Toward Connection

June 4 is Global Running Day — a celebration of movement, momentum, and community. Whether you’re a seasoned marathoner or someone who just bought their first pair of running shoes, it’s the perfect excuse to lace up and get outside.

Running is more than miles. It’s a chance to breathe deeper, clear your mind, and maybe even make a new friend or two. If you're looking to stay motivated and connect with others, these local run clubs offer just that — no pressure, just pavement and good company.

👟 Valley Run Clubs to Know

Scottsdale Run Club
📍Scottsdale Waterfront | 🗓 Saturdays, 8:00 AM
📍Tempe Town Lake | 🗓 Thursdays, 6:30 PM

PHX Run Club
📍Roses by the Stairs | 🗓 Mondays, 6:30 PM
📍Tempe Town Lake | 🗓 Thursdays, 7:00 PM

Unlisted Run Club
📍RT O’Sullivan’s | 🗓 Wednesdays, 6:30 PM
📍Village Coffee Roastery | 🗓 Saturdays, 7:00 AM

AZ Run Club
📍Air Guitar, Gilbert | 🗓 Sundays, 6:30 AM

BLK AZ RUN
📍Tempe Town Lake | 🗓 Sundays, 7:30 AM

RIOT AZ
📍Scottsdale Quarter | 🗓 Tuesdays, 6:00 PM
📍Sole Sports Gilbert | 🗓 Tuesdays, 6:00 PM

Gilbert Run Club
📍Downtown Gilbert | 🗓 Saturdays, 6:45 AM

🎽 Global Running Day Events – June 4

Celebrate the day with one of these community runs happening across the Valley:

🏃‍♂️Run Club + Raffle at Lululemon Scottsdale Quarter
6:00 PM – Meet at store entrance
Join the Lululemon team for a short group run, then stay for refreshments and raffle prizes.

🏃‍♂️Global Running Day with Hundred Mile Brewing
6:30 PM – Sole Sports Tempe
Free 3-mile fun run + giveaways, raffles, and community vendors. Family and dog-friendly!

🥗 Desert Bite: The Original ChopShop

Feel-good food that doesn’t feel fussy — The Original ChopShop is a Valley favorite for nourishing bowls, smoothies, and cold-pressed juices that actually taste amazing. Whether you're post-workout, mid-errand, or just craving something fresh, it’s a go-to for balanced bites that fuel your day.

✨ This Week’s Pairing:

🥾 Wellness Tip of the Week: Prep for the Long Haul

Whether you're training for a bucket list trek (hello, Grand Canyon 🌄) or just stretching your mileage on local trails, here are three essentials for hiking longer distances — without burning out:

1. 🍌 Fuel like it’s a workout
Long hikes = endurance events. Bring a mix of carbs, protein, and electrolytes. Think trail mix 🥜, PB&J 🥪, dried fruit 🍇, and hydration tabs 💧.

2. 🧦 Don’t skip foot care
Blisters can end a hike fast. Break in your shoes 👟, wear moisture-wicking socks 🧦, and pack a mini kit with moleskin or blister tape—just in case 🩹.

3. 🐢 Pace > ego
Start slower than you think you need to 🐢. Conserve energy early, and you’ll finish stronger 💪 and happier 😌.

Bonus: Trekking poles help more than you’d think 🏔️👣

💌 That’s your Desert Dose

Thanks for being here—and for showing up for your week with intention.

If this issue made you want to move, try something new, or slow down a little, forward it to a friend who’d love a local sweat, sound bath, or wellness reset 🌵

✨ Are you a local wellness biz or event host? I’d love to highlight you in a future issue.
DM me on Instagram @desertdosewellness or email [email protected] to connect.

See you next Sunday (unless I’m still somewhere in the canyon 😉),
— Aurora from Desert Dose