While we all enjoy water polo as our main source of exercise, here are other local events that might motivate you to get into even better shape. These are my recommendations, for the FULL list, please see this link: http://www.ohiorunner.com/calendar/ (running events) or http://www.trifind.com/oh.html (triathlons)
Hyde Park Blast
Hyde Park, Ohio
June 26, 8:30am
http://www.hpblast.com/
4 Mile run/walk
Fight to Fit Triathlon
Mason, Ohio
July 18, 7:30am
http://www.hfpracing.com/events/2010/fit-to-fight-triathlon
Sprint Triathlon
Cincinnati Triathlon
Cincinnati, Ohio (Sawyer Point)
July 25, 7:30am
http://www.cincytriathlon.com/
Sprint Triathlon
Mason 5k Run
Mason, Ohio
July 31, 9:00am
http://www.hfpracing.com/events/2010/fit-to-fight-triathlon
5k Run/Walk
Spring Light 5k
2045 Gilbert Avenue, Cincinnati (near Eden Park)
August 8, 8:30am
http://www.cincyblind.org/springlight5k.htm
5k Run/Walk
Thanksgiving Day Race (10k)
Downtown (next to Paul Brown Stadium)
Thanksgiving Day (November 25, 9am)
http://thanksgivingdayrace.com/
10k (6.2 miles). This is a personal favorite as everyone in the city shows up and a well put together race.