“Ice Man” Wim Hof Visiting Baltimore for JWB 5K, Oct. 14

TIMONIUM, Md. – The John W. Brick Mental Health Foundation invites the community to make a difference for mental health and those affected by mental illness by participating in its 3rd annual signature event.

The 2018 JWB Resiliency 5K and Family Fun Run will take place Sunday, Oct. 14, at the Maryland State Fairgrounds in Timonium. Over 2,000 people of all ages and fitness levels are anticipated.

On-site registration begins and the Festival Village opens at 7 a.m. Celebrity co-hosts, Wim Hof (internationally acclaimed extreme sports athlete, author and wellness advocate better known as “The Ice Man”) and Lynne Brick (international fitness expert, co-founder and co-owner of Brick Bodies and Planet Fitness Growth Partners) will lead warm-up exercises at 8 a.m.

In addition to the 5K at 8:30 and the Family Fun Run at 8:45, the event will feature the chance to experience the one-of-a-kind Wim Hof ice baths, a Kids’ Fun Zone, refreshments, vendor exhibits, prizes and more.

“We are very excited to announce that all money raised from the event will go towards the $1.2 million dollar, gold standard study we are conducting in conjunction with the University of California, San Francisco. The research will help us determine how exposure to the Wim Hof Method and High Intensity Interval Training affect stress and depression," said Victor Brick, who established the John W. Brick Mental Health Foundation with Lynne Brick in 2015.

“The study will be supervised by world-renowned researcher, Dr. Elissa Epel,” adds Lynne Brick. “The Wim Hof Method is a combination of breathing exercises and extreme cold training, with the objective of controlling the autonomic systems of the body, thereby reducing chronic inflammation and chronic pain.”

Individuals and teams are encouraged to participate in the 2018 JWB Resiliency 5K and Family Fun Run. Proceeds from the race will support the research study.

Registration fees cover on-course water, refreshments, entertainment, a tech t-shirt and the chance to win prizes. Prices are as follows:

• $30/person for the 5K or Family Fun Run until Oct. 10.
• $35/person if registering day of event and at packet pick-up week of event.
• Free for children age 10 and under to participate in either race, but registration is required.
• $75 Family Registration (up to four people) for the Family Fun Run: select multi-person pricing for this rate.

As an added bonus, the first 100 registrants for the 5K have the exclusive opportunity to participate in the Wim Hof Experience, Saturday, Oct. 13 from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., at Brick Bodies Padonia (2430 Broad Ave., Lutherville-Timonium, MD 21093. Hof will teach his philosophy of deep breathing exercises and cold training, and then coach participants on the breathing techniques. After, participants will experience a two-minute ice bath.

For online registration for the 2018 JWB Resiliency 5K and Family Fun Run, visit www.jwb5k.com. To register a team or learn about sponsorship, exhibit and volunteer opportunities, visit the website, email info@johnwbrickfoundation.org or call Executive Director Monyka Berrocosa at 410-252-8058 ext. 225.

About the John W. Brick Mental Health Foundation

The John W. Brick Mental Health Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2015 by Victor and Lynne Brick in memory of Victor’s oldest brother, John, who suffered from schizophrenia and died from complications from the disease. In all the years of John's treatment for his illness, he was never put on a well-rounded, integrated program that combined exercise and a healthy lifestyle with traditional medical treatment. Victor and Lynne believe that exercise and a healthy lifestyle are an important part of maintaining good mental health. The challenge is determining how.

The mission of the John W. Brick Mental Health Foundation is to fund, conduct, and promote evidence-based research on how different forms of holistic treatments – such as exercise, nutrition, and healthy lifestyle choices –can benefit mental health. For more information, visit https://www.exerciseyourmental....