Dr. Desiree Smith had just arrived at HHS as a new administrator. She looked over the class schedules and needed to make a few adjustments in the math department. She brought Kitty Morgan into the office and explained to her that her class schedule would change for the upcoming school year. The math department at HHS required a few adjustments to "ensure our students would have the opportunity to reach their potential." Ms. Morgan sat patiently and quietly listened to her new challenge. Ms. Morgan is always up for a challenge, doesn't back down from hard work or the need to make adjustments in her life to be the best she can be for HHS. As Dr. Smith, finished up her explanation, Ms. Morgan began to smile. You see, Ms. Kitty Morgan-one of the hardest working members of the custodial staff, happens to have the same name as Ms. Kitty Morgan our former math department chair. Kitty Morgan, custodial staff member, wouldn't be comfortable in the confined space of a classroom. Instead, she needs to be in a large area such as the space provided by the entire campus at HHS for her career path. Really, she's more comfortable out on the trail or South Lakeshore where she trains for 5K's. She has now completed four 5K's over the past year. Her finish times continue to improve, her strength continues to improve, the weight loss is steady and her constant smile is a reflection of her healthy lifestyle. Not only has Ms. Morgan made those adjustments, but she now has a training partner. Ms. Angela McKenzie is another member of the custodial staff at HHS. Ms. McKenzie has completed two 5K's since beginning her fitness endeavors in October of last year. One of the best things about The Movement is watching as we continue to expand to more participants and the best recruiting tool we have is each other. On the bus ride back from the Susan Komen-Race for the Cure, I decided to challenge Ms. Morgan to once again "reach her potential". Mercedes Marathon training begins now. If you see Ms. Morgan out on the trail, ask her if she is training for the 10K, 12K or Half-Marathon.
I hope you are asking yourself that same question. If you are aiming for a 5K, you need 8-10 weeks to be comfortable running the 5K. For the 10K or 12K you need 8-12 weeks, dependent upon your current fitness level. For the half, you need 12-14 weeks. For the full you need 16-18 weeks. Mercedes Marathon weekend is February 15-17, 2013. Set your goal, reach your potential: Start training now. If you are interested in this Movement event, stay tuned for team information in next week's blog.
WOW=Workout Of the Week. Gann's Clan, ITF: The Movement and the Afternoon Outlaws have been posting some incredible numbers and times. Now, we will offer the WOW. Anyone can participate, on their own. Just check out the tab above for the workouts posted for Gann's Clan and ITF: The Movement. If you beat the leader board time posted feel free to shoot me an email or Tweet your success to #hwdmoves. The competition is fierce and makes us all stronger. For Gann's Clan: Pam White is an athlete you will be chasing. She has proven to be on the top of the leader-board for many of our WOD's. In Gann's Clan, some of the athletes to watch out for are Tyler Burgess, Megan Laney, Teri Varnado, Alison Glover and Maggie Stoffregen.
Congrats to HHS on their second win of the 2012-'13 Season of the PPC.
Walktober leader after week two is Genie Christian at SCES. BUT, watch out, as I am blogging, I currently see the runner-up Laeri Boyd and his dog, Ozzie making laps past my kitchen window!
Opportunities to Move this week:
SPIN Class at HHS: Wed. 4:15-5pm and Fri. 6am-6:45
Gann's Clan and ITF: The Movement-Tue/Thu at capacity
Open Gym: Afternoon Outlaws at HHS Mon/Wed. 3:30-4:30
Zumba: At Edgewood Elem. Thursday 3:45-4:45pm
Keep Moving.
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