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O'Henry's Walk, Guinness World Record, Homecoming and Race for the Cure

Busy week for The Movement.  We started with our 2nd Annual Walk to O Henry's.  Wednesday, we participated in Michelle Obama's Let's Move Guinness World Record Jumping Jack attempt (above picture from HHS, combined numbers from HHS and HMS =over 1700 participants).   Tomorrow, we will finish our week with Race for the Cure.   Thanks to everyone who Moved this week at our events.  Not only have we improved our personal health and wellness with our activities, but we have also modeled wellness for our students.  Win/Win!  While our group efforts are important, the individual efforts you make daily continue to make a huge impact.  This morning after Spin class, one of the participants, who happens to be a former student/HHS Graduate, came up to me and said, "Coach Spurlock, I almost didn't come today, but I heard Becky Salls in my head and she made me get here!".  Another instance of encouragement happened recently at HMS, when a teacher suggested a "Moving Meeting" instead of sitting and waisting an opportunity to earn Patriot Points.   Finally, HBOE employees walked to the homecoming parade instead of driving!  Those type of lifestyle changes are the small decisions leading up to big results. 

Winner, Winner, Chicken Dinner-I will be surprising a teacher this afternoon.  THE POSTER CHILD Surprise Attack will occur after lunch.  I'll be running in a classroom, with a gift certificate to a Homewood restaurant.  This week our Surprise Attack is awarded to a first time poster of Patriot Points.

This week The Patriot Point Challenge trophy will continue to rest comfortably at HBOE.  Leading the Way is our weekly winner.  Highlights of the week=HMS improved participation by 5%, Hall Kent improved by 7%.  Top two finishers Leading the Way 21, Shaping up Shades 19 

Please check the calendar on The Movement Blog for opportunities to Move next week.

 

 

"Platelets, do your job!"

Ella, a student at Edgewood and daughter of Kristi Dutton, stared at her hands after a tumble from her bike and asked her platelets to get busy.  Scuffed hands hasn't slowed her down from her daily request to her parents to GET MOVING to the trail so she can ride her new bike.  When Kristi explained that Edgewood students have been studying blood in one of the science classes, it gave even more clarity to the impact we have as educators and motivators.  Ella has made a connection between academics and fitness.  Even more impressive-Ella hasn't allowed her scuffed hands to stop her from continuing to MOVE! 

Patriot Point Challenge Update:  Congrats to Shades Cahaba for their win last week.  Edgewood came in a close second and HMS has almost doubled participants and tripled points.  Big Scoreboard totals are even closer!  Each week adds to the Big Scoreboard-Yearly winner determined by Big Scoreboard results.  COMPETE each week!

Opportunities to MOVE this week:

2nd Annual Walk to O'Henry's:  MONDAY, October 10:  Meet @ HBOE @ 6:30am for our easy downhill walk.  We will take a quick photo and be on our way down to the coffee shop.  Bus transport will be provided back to HBOE, email me your request to ride so Dexter will choose the correct bus (MAKE HIM CHOOSE THE BIG BUS).  HHS employees are encouraged to meet at HHS @ 6:15am and board the bus from the gym parking lot to HBOE for our walk start.  Dr. Henneke, Dr. Maddox and Leigh Cohen Long will be walking from HHS to HBOE to O'Henry's and back to HHS.  Bikers can meet at HHS at 6:15am, for our bike commute.  Please join us!

No Spin on Monday, Cardio room will be available for your use.

Guinness World Record Attempt:  Wednesday, HMS and HHS will attempt to set a world record in conjunction with a nationwide effort.  The goal= 20,000+ participants performing one minute of jumping jacks within a 24 hour time frame.  Good Luck HMS and HHS!

ZUMBA NEWS:  Thursday morning Zumba with Marta!  Meet in the SSG room @ HHS @ 6:30am!  She needs 10 people to make this happen.  Email Marta if you are interested.  If you have never experienced Zumba, just know that Marta is an incredible instructor and we are so lucky to have her willing to Zumba with us!  

ZUMBATHON!  Susan G. Komen Zumbathon  is happening on Friday, October 21st from 6-8 at the Trussville Civic Center to benefit Susan G. Komen .  2 hours of exhilarating FUN!!!  Erick Santana is the Zumba Education Specialist who will be leading the party.  It goes from 6-8 and it's only $15 if you buy a ticket from Marta.  Tickets are $20 at the door. 

Basketball @ HMS:  Join the fun Friday mornings 6am @ HMS!  Email JoVanka Ward or Officer Fox for details.

Komen Race for the Cure:  Saturday, October 15.  We have 65 registered participants systemwide.  Our goal is 100!  Please join us in the fight.  Bus transportation provided, email me if you are riding the bus so Coach Newton will choose the correct capacity (Make him choose a big bus).  Meet @ HHS gym parking lot @ 7:30am.  We will arrive at the 16th Street Baptist Church for our photo @ 8:15-8:30am.  Race starts at 9am and is very walker friendly.  Follow the link below to join our team!

http://ncalabama.info-komen.org/site/TR/RacefortheCure/BHM_NorthCentralAlabamaAffiliate/172093044?pg=team&fr_id=2168&team_id=188204

Report from Self-Defense Class:  Thanks to Alissa Thurmond and Hall Kent for hosting our self-defense class.  Officer Jon Newland of Homewood Police Department instructed participants on basics of self-defense.  If you are interested in a followup class, please email me for more info!

Be sure to check The Movement blog calendar for class info and announcements.

Congrats to one of Bham's Healthiest Employers!

Patriot Challenge Update:  Only two points separated first, second, third and fourth place this week.   Congratulations to:  HBOE First Place=48 pts.   HHS and SCES 47pts. (tiebreaker for second/third with HHS on top based on percent of participation).  Edgewood 46pts = third place.  Our surpise attack winner was Merrick Wilson.  She won an hour session at Birmingham School of Massage which will be perfect after she completes her first Half Marathon this weekend.  Good Luck and Congrats to Merrick! 

Self Defense Update:  Thursday, October 6th from 4-5pm at Hall Kent gymnasium Officer Jon Newland of Homewood Police Department will train HCS employees on safety and self-defense.  $25 fee is a small amount to pay to learn the tactics necessary for safety.  Over 20 people have expressed interest in training.  Hope to see you there.

Basketball is Back:  Thanks to JaVonka Ward and Officer Fox at HMS your hoop dreams continue!  We will now host basketball on Friday mornings at 6am at HMS.  Please email me or respond to this blog if you plan on being there.  We will start next Friday, October 7th. 

Professional Development Walk to O'Henry's:  Join us for the 2nd Annual HCS employee walk to coffee in celebration Nat'l Walk to School Month.  Meet at HBOE @ 6:30am, we will walk to the downtown O'Henry's location.  Bus transport provided back to HBOE.  If you are interested in biking  to coffee we will depart from HHS at 6am. 

Komen Race for the Cure:  Follow this link, register for the walk/run to be held at Linn Park, Downtown Bham.  Bus transport provided from HHS to the event and back to HHS after the race.  Team goal=100 participants!

http://ncalabama.info-komen.org/site/TR/RacefortheCure/BHM_NorthCentralAlabamaAffiliate/172093044?pg=team&fr_id=2168&team_id=188204

Step Aerobics @ HMS:  HMS is planning to start a step aerobics class.  Please email me if you are interested in this great cardio/strength training program.

The Movement calendar:  Check the calendar linked to The Movement Blog for updates on Spinning, Yogalates and Tap dance classes.

CONGRATULATIONS TO HOMEWOOD CITY SCHOOL SYSTEM FOR BEING SELECTED AS ONE OF BIRMINGHAM'S HEALTHIEST EMPLOYERS AS VOTED ON BY BIRMINGHAM BUSINESS JOURNAL!!!!!!    The wellness program can only succeed if employees begin to make healthier choices.  You have made the choice to succeed.  I am so glad to be a part of this team.

Get Moving!

Thanks to Hall Kent, HMS and Edgewood for allowing me to visit grade level meetings and faculty meetings over the past two weeks.  I look forward to visiting SCES and re-visiting HMS next week.  I've gotten great feedback about what your ideas are for improving and expanding Movement options. 

Zumba Update: Ms. Parker, our Zumba expert, is now an istructor at Riviera Fitness.  The owner has offered educators a GREAT deal.  $15 per month, no signup fee, unlimited classes included.  Marta teaches Zumba on Tuesday @ 6:35pm, Thursday @ 5:30pm and Saturday @ 10:45am.  Get there!

IronTribe Update:  In one word "ouch".   We are currently experiencing DOMS=  Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness, best remedy is continue to train!   

5k for Adoptions:  October 1, 5pm @ Hoover High School.  See below for details from Kelly Reaves.  Email Kelly Reaves @ HHS for details.

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Self-Defense Class: October 6th @ Hall Kent gym, 4-5pm.  Get certified, be safe while you shop, run or walk. 15 of you have expressed interest.  Please be sure this is on your calendar.  Officer Jon Newland of the Homewood Police Department will be instructing.

October 10th: Second Annual HCS Walk to Coffee @ O'Henrys.  In celebration of Nat'l Walk to School Month.  Meet @ HBOE office @ 6:30am, we will walk down to O'Henry's, bus transportion provided back to your vehicle @ HBOE.  If you work at HHS, please park at HHS @ 6:15am, ride the bus to HBOE, walk to O'Henry's then hop back on the cheesewagon for your return trip to HBOE then HHS>

Race for the Cure:  October 15 @ Linn Park.  Copy/paste the following into your browser.  We are shooting for 100 participants from The Movement.  Transportation provided to the event, via yellow cheese wagon!  https://secure.info-komen.org/site/TRR/RacefortheCure/BHM_NorthCentralAlabamaAffiliate/262177100?pg=ptype&fr_id=2168

Update on Patriot Point Challenge:  The trophy is on the MOVE.  HBOE won week 2 of the Patriot Point Challenge.  Keep posting those points and keep MOVING.

The Movement has an option for you!  Please be sure to check the calendar posted on HCS mainpage, click on Employee Information, click on The Movement, click on Calendar for updates. 

The Movement on Twitter.  @Spinspur!  Follow our Moves..

Patriot Point Challenge Results

Great first week of competition.  Congrats to Shades Cahaba Owls for winning the team trophy and to Mary Thomas who won the Surprise Attack.  Team competition was close, coming down to a tie breaker based on % of employees logging in points-Shades had 44% logging in points, HHS had 36%.  This year the competition will be closer b/c the BIG SCOREBOARD has four categories.  1.  Average points per employee 2.  Increase in average points per employee 3.  Percent of employees participating 4. Increase percent of employees participating.  The bottom line is this:  EXERCISE and TURN in POINTS EACH MONDAY! 

TRIBE UPDATE:  Next week, 20 HCS Movement participants will begin IronTribe powered by CrossFit.  GOOD LUCK!

BASKETBALL UPDATE:  We will look for another time for basketball due to the CrossFit schedule.  Respond to the blog if you are interested in Hoopin' and Hollerin'.

YOGALATES UPDATE:    Check The Movement Blog Calendar for next class time.

TAP DANCE UPDATE:  One of the tap dancers is our first Surprise Attack winner.  Maybe you should tap too?

Komen Race for the Cure:  Training with Melonie McBrayer, Thursday afternoons.  Please join this group.  Great race/great cause.  Walkers are welcome!  Race day is October 15th will provide bus transportation to the event, please respond to the blog or email me for details. 

Self Defense Class:  At Hall Kent Elementary gym, October 6th.  4-5pm, please email/blog if you are interested.  We have 12 participants signed up.  If you are a walker, runner,  biker or just a holiday shopper you will benefit from this class. 

Railroad Park Fitness:  Free fitness provided by BCBS.  http://www.railroadpark.org/events-get-healthy.html



 

 

 

 

 

REMEMBER:  Monday morning you will log in points from 9/12-9/18.  Your Patriot Pack Leader will email the hyperlink to your Week #2 Tally Card.  Be sure you log in points with the Tally Card emailed to you on MONDAY of each week.  You will have until 4pm on Tuesday to get your points submitted via the online tally card. 

KEEP MOVING!

Heart Health and Ms. Grace

Hope you all survived the power outages and heavy rains.  I lost a huge sweet gum tree but gained a wonderful lesson about my heart.  The sweet gum came crashing down, landing across the street and into Ms. Grace's azaleas.  Ms. Grace is a retired Bham Southern professor who now volunteers weekly at the local jail teaching the basics of math to inmates.  She is very independent even after hip replacement and heart surgery.  When the tree fell, the rain continued.  I looked out the window and saw Ms. Grace out there pulling branches away from her "Midnight Blue Azaleas".  She finally gave in for the afternoon and (as I later found out later) began calling Mayor McBrayer, the city sanitation and anyone else she could think of who might come out to take care of the tree (and her Azaleas).  The following day, Mayor McBrayer paid two visits and eventually the tree was removed.  I came home from school at 3:45 to find Ms. Grace, still out there raking leaves and pulling branches away from her precious flowers.  After a day at work, most of us want to do nothing more than to unwind just for a few minutes, in silence.   Thanks to the encouragement from a dear friend, I put on my boots and overalls, walked across the street and began helping Ms. Grace.  She chatted non-stop for the entire two hours, we talked about teaching, her new career at the jail, the storm and of course... her azaleas.  Those two hours were the best "heart" workout I had all week.  Grace is good for your heart... 

Other great heart reports:    120/80 is the suggested optimal range for blood pressure.  One of our HCS employees shared with me his annual doctor visit results for BP at 123/78- pretty close to perfect.  This certain employee has one of the most stressful jobs in education but has made exercise and good nutrition a priority.  Are you stressed?  When is the last time you have had your BP checked?  Do you exercise?  We have a nurse in every school.  Walk down there and ask if she could give you a quick BP checkup! 

"Are you a runner?"  Allison Glover would have answered NO to this question just a few months ago.  BUT, because of encouragement from Rebecca Shields, Allison participated in Mercedes Marathon, The Spirit Scamper, Race to the Courthouse 5K and Are UABle (where she placed second in her age division).  This week, Allison was at the docs office for a checkup, the doc looked at the results of her EKG and asked, "Are you a runner, you have such a strong heart?"  Her answer........ "YES".

So, How is your heart?  Do you need some Grace, some exercise, some better nutrition?  The Movement offers opportunities for your heart and more!  Check out the calendar on the blog site (click on the hyperlink to view) for the Movement Schedule of classes. 

Komen 5K is 5 weeks away.  Do you want to train to walk or run?  Melonie McBrayer will be meeting on the Shades Creek Greenway each week on Thursdays after school to help you prepare for this event.  Please respond to this blog if you are interested.

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Special 9/11 Spin class on Monday.  Rebecca Shields was a student in NYC on 9/11.  Come to Spin on Monday, Endurance Ride and video presentation 3:30-4pm and 4pm to 4:30.

Tap Dancers!  Wow, heard  you all had a great workout thanks to  MJ Coker.  Keep Moving.

Final Call for IronTribe:  Tuesday and Thursday mornings at 6am.  $80 per month.  Email me if you are interested.  Later today, I will send out an email to the folks who have already committed.  Get ready for the most complete fitness/nutrition instruction in the Bham area. 

Patriot Points will be emailed on Monday!  You will get and email from your Patriot Pack Leader explaining the process for reporting your Patriot Points.  Remember one hour of exercise = ONE Patriot Point. 

Have a great weekend and Keep Moving!

Countdown to Competition!

SCES Represents 2010-'11 Runner-Up in Patriot Point Challenge

Monday 9/5 begin to compete-Patriot Point Challenge is "ON".  I will be visiting each worksite to give a brief presentation to further explain what the PPC is all about.  For now, you just need to know one thing...... Get MOVING.  One hour of exercise = One Patriot Point.  30 minutes of exercise = 1/2 Patriot Point.  Do the exercise, do the math, report the points.  Thanks to Justin Cannady, the reporting process will be simplified.  Each Monday you will get an email from your Patriot Pack Leader with a link to electronically report your points.  Be sure to report by 3pm each Monday to get credit for your hard work. The first week of competion is next week-Monday 9/5 thru Sunday 9/11.  Get MOVING.

Schedule for Next Week: 

Tuesday 6am @ HHS- Hoopstars with the "Saint" aka Dexter- Last week we had 9 including Dr. "Threeland" aka Cleveland.  Email me (nivada) if you are coming to hoop it up!

Tuesday 3:45 HHS Dance Room.  Tap Dance with MJ Coker.  Email MJ for details and to let her know you are coming.  Shoes and space to tap provided thanks to Ms. Ayers.

Wednesday 3:45-4:45 HHS Choir Room.  Yogalates with Alida.  Email/RSVP Alida to let her know your are ready to "stretch your limits" at Yogalates.  Thanks to Scott Thorne for being "flexible" and allowing us to use his room.

Wednesday 4:00-4:45pm Spin @ HHS.  We will enjoy a repeat performance of the "FROOT LOOP" Ride.  SuperSpinners had breakfast provided this morning when we finished our Loop course.  Fun one, you don't wanna miss it.

Friday 6am SuperSpinners @ HHS.  One word-Sprint. Not ready for a complete race yet, but I will introduce the Sprint.  Be sure to bring some H20  =)

Update on IronTribe:  YES.  We have confirmed that this will happen for HCS The Movement.  The Tribe leader, Forrest Walden, is confirming his coaching staff and time frame.  If you are interested but have not emailed me, please do so NOW.  Space is limited, so I want to be sure you get in to take advantage of this special opportunity.  $80 per month is the special rate for The Movement.  Email me for details. 

Race for the Cure Training:  If you would like to run or walk your first 5K, I will be organizing training teams and plans.  Please email me if you would like to train for this amazing event.  Susan G. Komen is October 15.  Six weeks to train-Get Moving!

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT:

SELF DEFENSE CLASS AT HHS.  One of our very own Homewood Police Officers, Jon Newland,  will be offering a self-defense class for The Movement.  This class is a must for anyone who is out there walking, running or biking.  Jon has a long list of credentials (see below).  He will be offering the class for $25 (regularly $75).  Please email me if you are interested.  We must have at least 10 participants.  Class schedule will be announced after initial email response. 

Jon's Credentials:

KICK BOXING BLACK BELT
AKAYAMA RYU JIU JITSU BROWN BELT
GOLDEN TIGER KUNG FU BROWN BELT
MIXED MARTIAL ARTS
KRAV MAGA INSTRUCTOR
OWNER OF BLUE LINE COMBATIVES
POLICE COMBATIVES INSTRUCTOR
HOSTAGE RESCUE TACTICAL TEAM OPERATOR

Opportunity to Move:

October 1:  East Walker Chamber of Commerce 5K:  The race is in conjunction with a local arts and crafts festival called the "Frog Festival"  for more details email Jeremy Justice.  Registration available online:

http://www.active.com/running/dora-al/east-walker-chamber-of-commerce-5k-2011

 

GET MOVING! SpinSpur

 

One Week Until......

Patriot Point Challenge begins on September 6th!  I will be meeting with the Patriot Pack Leaders Tuesday afternoon to plan our year, introduce new incentives for success and unveil the Movement Medal individual award system.  We will continue with the Patriot Point Challenge, which means you will begin documenting your training hours to report in to your Patriot Pack leaders each week.  First report period will be September 6 thru Sunday, September 11th- Points due September 12.  We will have a much easier scoring system this year, one Patriot Point for each hour of training.

Zumba Update from Marta Parker:  I have spoken with Joe (manager) and he said  that Riviera Fitness is offering a one week free pass!  If you have a spouse or friends from other school systems, they will also be able to take advantage of this offer.  FYI...I teach Zumba there on Tuesdays 6:30-7:30 and Saturdays from 10:45-11:45.  Another instructor, Audra, teaches on Thursdays at 6:30 also.  I hope you will come see us! MP

Dance Trance Update from Melissa Dameron Vines:  Dance Trance is a dance fitness program for adults that incorporates fun choreography with contemporary music of all genres. We consider our program a dance experience, or dance therapy, depending on the day. :)  To inspire you to come out to our studio and to get involved with the Movement program, we are offering all Homewood employees a 15% discount on membership packages. Feel free to take a look at our website, rockyourbodystudio.com, for more information, or talk to me.  As a teacher, our brain works 24/7, which can exhaust us mentally, emotionally, and physically. Dance Trance has been an outlet for me since 1993, and I can't imagine not having it in my life.  I agree with Nivada that in order to keep moving, you have to get moving.  I hope to see you on the dance floor.    MDV

Yogalates Update from Alida Hodge:  Classes will be offered at HHS!  Details and schedule coming soon! AH

Tap Dance Update from Mary Jane Coker and Jennifer Ayers:  Special Movement option-Learn to tap dance with MJ.  Character shoes offered by Jennifer Ayers.  Email MJ if you are interested.

Basketball Update from Dexter LeBlanc:  WE NEED YOU!  Tuesday mornings 6am.  Please email Nivada to let us know you are coming.  Last week, we had 3 on 3, we need to RUN!

Spin update from SpinSpur:  Get to class for a 400 calorie burn.  Here is what you missed last week:  "Inspiration/Motivation during Perspiration"-Interval Ride and "Reach the Summitt-Honoring Pat Summitt":  Live each day to the fullest-Strength Ride.  Next week Spin classes will be Monday 3:30-4:00 and 4:00-4:30, Wednesday 4:00-4:45, and Friday morning Superspinners at 6am-6:45

Last but not least our first system-wide event will be Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure, October 15th at Linn Park in Downtown Birmingham.  Training programs and teams will be available starting September 6.  This is a walker friendly event and a very motivational experience.

Visit www.komenncalabama.org for details.

Keep Moving,

spinspur

 

 

Happy New Year!

Each new school year is a chance to set goals, make a plan and take action toward improving your wellness.  The Movement is your resource to help you achieve all of your goals.  Last weekend, eight HCS employees participated in the Mountain Lakes Triathlon.  Four of the eight were first-timers in the triathlon experience.  We are happy to report that we all survived and one of our participants, Rebecca Singleton, placed first in her age division!  What is your challenge this year?  Participate in the Mercedes Marathon?  PR (personal record) a 5K? Or simply, make a commitment to fitness and better nutrition.  Whatever your challenge is, your co-workers in HCS are there to support you and join you in your endeavor. 

I have big news...... IronTribe has agreed to train 20 of our employees on-site at HHS.  We are in the planning stages, but I need your input immediately.  If you have any interest in CrossFit please shoot an email to me asap.  The Tribe will only accept 20 HCS employees for our on-site class.  Your email will simply let me know that we have "interest" in this level of training.  I will keep you posted as planning continues. 

Please read The Movement Blog weekly, and check out the calendar to find out what fitness classes are available. 

Next week's schedule:

Saturday, August 20-7:30am at HHS, Are UABle 5K

Monday, 3:30-4pm and 4pm-4:30=Spin (shorter time frame and beginning basics of Spinning)

Tuesday 6am Basketball: (hint:  Dr. Cleveland can shoot it, you have to get a HAND IN HIS FACE!)

Wednesday, 4pm-4:45, Spin:  Interval Ride

Friday 6am, SuperSpinners (Report from our riders this morning:  We had a packed house this morning, great ride to the top of the Perenes in the Tour de France Stage 1-all deserve the Polka Dot Jersey as King of the Mountain!)

Patriot Point Challenge will begin September 6th.  Can anyone beat the high school?  Get ready to battle for our Patriot Point Trophy which now sits comfortably in the foyer of HHS!!!!! 

 

Do you know success?

I have asked permission to share a success story from one of our employees.  The stats are obvious.  After a check-up at the doctor in the beginning of the summer break, this employee has this to report.  Blood pressure=down, Cholesterol=down, Weight=down.  As for the "ups".  Fitness level=up, Activity level=up,  Number of training days per week=up, Mileage covered and pace during walks=up.  Overall feeling and energy level UP!  Success happens daily every time each of you go for a walk, wake up early for a morning workout, choose to not have the entire basket of chips and salsa, or maybe chose to hydrate with water on a consistent basis.  If you are missing your chance to know success, start NOW choosing to succeed.  It's a personal journey we all face as we make our small decisions throughout the day.  Choose wisely.

Update on the Spin bikes:  Still on hold as repairs are necessary to keep us safe.  I'll let you know as soon as we are up and Spinning.

Special Thanks to the employees and students who came to Walk with the Mayor.  You can see an interview with Mayor McBrayer and Jeh Jeh Pruitt of Fox 6 detailing the expansion plan for our Shades Creek Greenway on the Fox 6 website.  Shades Creek Greenway is part of a 100 mile expansion plan which will connect most of Jefferson County.  More exciting news- Red Mountain Park a 1100 acre urban park is in the process of being built conveniently located adjacent to the city of Homewood.

Check it out here:  http://www.redmountainpark.org/

oh yeah, DO YOU KNOW SUCCESS?  Meet Ms. Pam Laseter-SHE is success

Keep moving.

 

 

 

Spin Calendar, Basketball and Walk with the Mayor

Just a quick update on the summer MOVEMENT opportunities.  Spin is still on hold as we are waiting for replacement parts/service on several of our bikes.  If you would like to get in a cardio workout, feel free to hop on an elliptical or the stairclimber anytime between the hours of 8am-noon Monday-Friday in the Spin room.  Of course there is no excuse to not get in cardio, it's as simple as lacing up those shoes and heading out to the trail or your neighborhood.  Careful with the hot temps though!  Be sure to hydrate and try to get your training done early morning or late afternoon.

6am Basketball:  We will start up this Thursday, June 9th.  Be at HHS for Summer Hoops.  We have 4 confirmed All-Stars for this Thursday.  LaToya P., Tyler B., Megan L., and Dexter L.  GET THERE and join the fun.

Walk with Mayor McBrayer:  Tuesday, June 14th 6:30am (weather permitting) Meet at the trail head on the Lakeshore Trail aka Shades Creek Greenway, parking lot near the Columbiana/Greensprings entrance.  We will join Jeh Jeh Pruitt and Mayor McBrayer promoting healthy lifestyles and walking in our Homewood Community.  The Shades Creek Greenway plan is to connect the existing trail to West Homewood park.  Be there to support making this dream a reality.

Keep Moving.

 

12 minutes

Have you considered all of the Movement opportunities we miss because of the convenience factor of our everyday life?  My bike commute to work is only 12 minutes.  Another Mover/Biker is Mr. Laeri Boyd.  His morning routine includes biking to work.  You might catch a glimps of Biker Boyd on Euclid or Montevallo Road or Jemison Trail.  I challenge you to park farther from the entrance of the grocery store.  Or maybe, just walk to the grocery store when you have just a few things on the shopping list.  Find Movement opportunities in everyday life.  Summer is almost here and The Movement calendar is being updated.  Please click on the calendar posted on The Blog to find out when Spin classes will be available.  Currently the Spin bikes are shut down for yearly maintenance.  We will hopefully be up and Spinning the week of June 6th.  If you are interested in summer pick-up basketball, please respond with your day of the week and time of day request.  Thanks for participating in The Movement 2010-11. 

One final award:  Worksite with the highest percentage of employees in The Spirit Scamper......

CONGRATULATIONS HBOE you will be awarded the employee division GOLDEN SHOE!

See ya at the coffee shop!

Don't forget about Bike to Work Week.  We will be biking, running or walking into our local coffee shops this week for a quick visit before starting our work-day.  Tuesday morning-O'Henry's Downtown Homewood, Wednesday morning-Hart and Soul Edgewood, Thursday morning-O'Henry's Brookwood.  Be there between 6:30-6:45am.

Other Movement opportunities this week:

Wednesday 4pm SPIN:  Interval Ride

Thursday 6am BASKETBALL:  12 hoopstars showed up last week.

Friday 6am SPIN:  Race Day

Bike to Work Week and Spirit Scamper Awards!

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Next week is National Bike to Work Week.  HCS employees are invited to join The Movement as we add coffee grounds to our morning grind!  Tuesday, May 17th we will bike into O'Henry's in Downtown Homewood. Wednesday, May 18th we will bike into Hart and Soul coffee shop in the Edgewood Business District.  Thursday, May 19th we will bike into the Brookwood O'Henry's location.  Each morning we will meet between 6:30am and 6:45am for some coffee, a chance to visit with friends district-wide and then bike from the coffee shop to your respective work locations.  If you are opposed to biking and want to just join us for coffee, please do.  If you want to walk or run to the coffee shop, please do.

Spirit Scamper Individual Awards!  Listed below are our employee winners for the Spirit Scamper.  I will be delivering your individual awards over the next two weeks.  CONGRATULATIONS...Kari Potts, Erik Swope, Mike Hathorne, Tyler Burgess, Doug Gann, Dr. Jim Williams, Darren Holbrooks, Scott Thorne, Jeremy Justice, Pam White, Kristi Dutton, Halee Wilson, Megan Laney, Alison Glover, Dayna Lloyd, Terri Nowak, Ron Pence

Golden Shoe update:  We are close to crowning the worksite participation award in the Spirit Scamper.  Once again, we have a very close race....... STAY TUNED =)

Spirit Scamper totals= 150 + in Fun Run, 350+ in 5K/10K.  = 500+ Total Participants!

Keep Moving...

 

 

Wellness Weekend =)

I don't even know where to start with this blog entry.  I guess "Thank YOU" is the most important thought that continues to pop up in my mind after our year-end celebration.  Thanks to an administration who understands the importance of wellness.  Thanks to employees who have made lifestyle changes to make Homewood City Schools an even better place to work.    Thanks to all the first-timers on the 5K and 10K.  Thanks to all the veterans who were out there on the course setting PR's.  Thanks to all the students, such as a high school student who recruited ten of her friends and family members to join her in the Spirit Scamper.  The student I am referring to struggles to speak English, but has agreed to lead a student group at HHS who will join The Movement for the upcoming school year.  She and her Movement team will be focused on student-involvement.  Thanks to our fine arts department and cheerleaders for providing entertainment on the course.  Thanks to the NHS for the H20. Most of all, thanks to all the volunteers who gave of their time to make The Fitness Fair and Spirit Scamper a huge success.  The Patriot Point challenge resulted in a very close finish.  HHS squeaked by SCES for the win, by a small margin-only three points.  Thanks to all of you who reported points weekly and special thanks to our Patriot Pack Leaders for motivating us to MOVE!  The Golden Shoe award for students goes to Hall Kent elementary school.  Congratulations to Hall Kent and special thanks to the PE staff for recruiting those Fun Runners!  I will meet with the Trak Shak today at 10am to finalize the employee Golden Shoe award and the individual awards.  Once again......... THANKS and most importantly........ KEEP MOVING.

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And the winner is.......

Tomorrow night at HHS we will award The Movement trophy at our Fitness Fair-it's free, no charge to attend-GET MOVING.  Our Patriot Pack Leaders have worked hard all year compiling your Patriot Points.  YOU have worked hard all year in the gym, walking, running and many other fitness endeavors.  Our celebration will also include door prizes from local businesses in the fitness industry, presentations from UAB and University of Montevallo, Shirts and Skirts square dancers, Lakeshore Foundation wheelchair basketball, HCS PE departments, SCES choir, HHS Star Spangle girls, pasta party catered by Devinci's-the list goes on and on!  The fitness expo will be in the concourse of HHS which will also include Spirit Scamper packet pickup (Trak Shak re-usable bag with your Tshirt, bib number and more).  Devinci's dinner will be 5:30-7:30pm, Fitness Fair and Expo will be 6-8pm.  Don't miss this fun event.

Spirit Scamper 7:30am:  HHS gym parking lot will be the start and finish of our Spirit Scamper.  We have over 200 pre-registered 5K and 10K participants and over 100 Fun Run participants.  We will have registration set up at HHS gym concession stand Friday from 6-8pm and Saturday morning from 6:30-7:15am.  Yesterday, Terri N. and I had the opportunity to march with our drum line and Mr. Holbrooks from SoHo down to the Trak Shak for the Wednesday night run and 16 year birthday celebration for the Trak Shak.  Terri and I wore sandwich board signs and distributed Spirit Scamper information.  Fun afternoon event in downtown Homewood.  We have such an incredible community of fitness-minded people.  Remember, our Spirit Scamper is walker friendly.  Just get here and MOVE.

Our JROTC will be collecting donations for tornado relief at both the Fitness Fair and the Spirit Scamper.  Please take advantage of this opportunity to help out.  All of us experienced loss in the tragedy, some more than others.  All of us can find a way to give back.  Bring your items to the Fitness Fair and/or Spring Scramble.

See ya tomorrow night!

Wellness Weekend-Our Celebration!

Friday night at our Fitness Fair we will award the Patriot Point Challenge Trophy based on the year-long competition for Patriot Points! Congratulations to Shades Cahaba for winning last week's competition.  The Fitness Fair (Friday night 6-8pm) will feature several demonstrations from our PE departments, local businesses in the fitness industry, a fitness expo and the big award of the night from IronTribe and Luan Nguyen. Don't forget that DeVinci's will cater a pasta dinner sponsored by our cross country team from 5:30-7:30pm in our cafeteria-plates are $10.  Saturday morning, the Spirit Scamper will be @ HHS starting @ 7:30am with the 5k and 10K.  Following the 5K  and 10K will be the Fun Run.  Register for the Spirit Scamper to help your school win the Golden Shoe Award.  Dr. Cleveland's running shoes have been transformed into a trophy-thanks to the Art Department and Mary Jane Coker @ Shades Cahaba.  One of the Golden Shoes will be awarded to the school with the most student participation in the Spirit Scamper/Fun Run.  The other Golden Shoe will be awarded to the school with the most employee participation in the Spirit Scamper.  If you are interested in volunteering for the Fitness Fair, Friday or the Spirit Scamper, Saturday-please let me know.  We will need support on the course and help with the Finish Line Festival on Saturday.  We could also use volunteers for race packet pickup and registration both Friday and Saturday.  Special thanks to the PE departments and Patriot Pack leaders at all schools for helping out with our Wellness Weekend.  Hope to see you this weekend.

Movement Opportunities this week:

Tuesday morning-6:30am at the Shades Creek Greenway trailhead near Greensprings: Lakeshore Trail) The Movement meets Mayor McBrayer.  Join the mayor and Jeh Jeh Pruitt with Fox 6 for a walk on the trail and breakfast.  Let me know if you are coming.

Friday morning- 6am Superspinners

Friday 6-8pm:  At HHS:  Fitness Fair, Spirit Scamper registration and packet pickup

Saturday 7:30am: At HHS:  Spirit Scamper 5K and 10K.  Fun run will follow the 5K/10K finish at approximately 9am. 

Movement Opportunities this week:

Tuesday:  6:Look for another Movement Blog entry this week for opportunities to donate to Tornado Relief efforts during Wellness Weekend.

Wellness Weekend: May 6th-Fitness Fair, May 7th-Spirit Scamper

We are nine days from our big Wellness Weekend which is the year-end celebration for The Movement.  Friday, May 6th is your opportunity to visit our Fitness Fair at HHS.  Free give-a-ways, door prizes, the chance to win the 101 training program with Luan Nguyen, demonstrations from elementary school PE programs/SCES choir/SSG dance, HMS Hot Shot finals, Lakeshore Wheelchair basketball demo, square dancing, ballroom dancing, D1 training demo, YMCA, Patriot Point Trophy presentation and much more.  Pasta dinner is available-catered by Devinci's, see one of our HHS cross country team members or email Rebecca Singleton.  The Spirit Scamper packet pickup will be from 6-8pm in the concourse of HHS gym area where the expo will be located.  Highlights of our expo will include TrakShak shoe clinic-iStep machine and Fagan Sportsmedicine musculoskeletal ultrasound demonstration.  Visit the Fitness Fair and Expo when you come by for Spirit Scamper race packet pickup at HHS on Friday, May 6th.  If you haven't registered for the Spirit Scamper, get to MOVING!  We want to ensure that you get the T-shirt size you request.  We have close to 200 pre-registered participants.  Our goal is 500 runners and walkers, WE NEED YOU.  Remember the 5K is walker friendly, the 10K is more challenging, the one mile is FREE for the kiddos!  Lots of on course entertainment (HHS Marching Patriots and The D.B. Cooper Band at the finish line) and finish line food sponsored by Whole Foods.  HCS employees and students can enjoy the Spirit Scamper for the discounted price of $15.  Don't miss out on this opportunity to MOVE.

This week's Movement opportunities:

Thursday morning 6am, Hoop it Up basketball.  8 hoopsters came in last Thursday.  We need 5 on 5.  Come on out and join the fun.

Friday morning 6am, SuperSpinners!  I will see ya there =)

Mark you calendar for May 3rd, Movement with  Mayor McBrayer and Fox 6, Jeh Jeh Pruitt.  We will meet at the Lakeshore Trail aka Shades Creek Greenway, Columbiana trailhead at 6:30am.  Breakfast provided-let me know if you plan on being there.

Keep moving!

Mayor McBrayer, Luan and Jeh Jeh Pruitt-The Movement

BIG ANNOUNCEMENT =Be one of the first 50 employees to respond to this blog and you will be entered in a drawing to be trained by a nationally known trainer, Luan!    Luan is a Crossfit Level 2 Certification (One of 327 Level 2 Instructors in the World since 1995) This $350 GRAND prize winner will benefit from Luan's expert knowledge in health, wellness, nutrition and fitness.  IronTribe in Homewood is at capacity and was the fastest to fill membership in the nation, but Luan has agreed to take ONE lucky winner on as his gift to our Fitness Fair!  Don't miss this MOVEMENT opportunity.  Respond NOW.

Have you sent in your Spirit Scamper registration????  Remember only $15-all proceeds benefit our band and their travels to Macy's Parade in the Fall of 2011.   5K is walker friendly.  10K is a more challenging distance.  Race will be at HHS May 7th, 7:30am.  Don't forget the Fitness Fair on May 6th.  Your opportunity to carb up and support the XC team with pasta catered by DaVinci's $10.  The Fitness Fair will feature local businesses in the fitness industry, local colleges, our fine arts department and PE programs.

Upcoming Movement Opportunities:

Thursday, HOOP it UP 6am- We only had 7 basketballers show up last Thursday, several employees emailed after they missed this opportunity for a workout and promised they would be on the court this week.  Respond to the Blog and let me know you will be there.

Friday, 6am Superspinners-Paige and Amy have been great help while I recover.  Enjoy their final ride as I will be back on the bike soon =)

Friday, 4/22=EARTH DAY:  Join HHS Environmental Club as they promote biking, walking and running to school.  So many HCS employees live close to work and have the opportunity to burn calories instead of gas on their morning commute.  I lived in Alabaster for many years and biked the 20+ miles to HHS as much as possible.  We have a walker, biker and runner friendly community.  Take advantage of where we live as a resource for a Movement opportunity.

A look ahead:  Tuesday, May 3rd=Our One Mile Day with Mayor McBrayer.

Join  Jeh Jeh Pruitt and Fox 6  Tuesday morning, May 3rd at the Shades Creek Greenway! We will be walking with Mayor McBrayer and some city council members. We'll be showing our support for the Our One Mile effort while on the air with Fox 6! This appearance is the third, once-a-month "Our One Mile Tuesday" segment on Good Day Alabama - It's Homewood's turn to showcase our beautiful greenway!

When: Tuesday, May 3rd     6:40 a.m. - 7:30 a.m.

Where:  Shades Creek Greenway at the trailhead off Columbiana Road.

Healthy breakfast provided.

We got CLAS!

Congratulations to HHS for being recognized as a CLAS Banner School.  Yesterday at the awards luncheon I listened to all of the wonderful programs across our state.  Robotics in Decatur City Schools, one-to-one initiative at Piedmont, ESL programming in Russellville City Schools, so many great programs, and of course mainly focused on student academic achievement.  When Dr. Maddox, Dr. Cleveland and I were asked to come up to the podium and be recognized, I was unsure of exactly what to say about our Wellness Program.  The Movement is so much more than just HHS.  It's so much more than student achievement alone.  The Movement is about you, those of you reading this blog.  Those of you who have decided to make lifestyle changes that you model for your students and families.  You make THE MOVEMENT succeed.  Thanks to all you have done to give us CLAS.

Movement Opportunities:

Thursday 6am Basketball-GET THERE!

Friday 6am Spin

Saturday, April 23rd at the Vestavia YMCA -Alida has invited HCS to attend the following 8:30am Step 45, 9:15 Muscle Works and 10am Yoga.  CLASSES ARE FREE.

Tennis:  Tennis Dave is forming a tennis league for ladies and mixed doubles at West Homewood Park.  All interested participants should contact Dave @ 967-5875.  The fee is very affordable at $25 for six weeks of play.

Do you know what TODAY is?

 

Bike for Bagwell/Relay for Life was a huge success.  Special thanks to all who wore jeans on Wednesdays, sat on a Spin bike and asked for donation, walked to the park and  joined in the relay at  Homewood Central Park for Relay for Life.  Your efforts raised $6268 for the American Cancer Society.  Kim Gossett was the teacher who raised the most at HHS with a total of $1777.  Congrats to all participants who made this a special day for Patriots with a Purpose.

Fitness Fair is May 6th.  This is our year-end celebration.  Patriot Point Trophy will be awarded, Pasta Party catered by DaVinci's hosted by XC team, Spirit Scamper registration/packet pickup, performances by HCS PE programs and fine arts department, local businesses in the fitness/wellness industry in an expo and demonstration format (YMCA, IronTribe/CrossFit, Blissful Heights, D1 Training, local icon in dance -Jackie Tally, American Lung Association and much more)

Spirit Scamper is May 7th.  Have you registered yet?  You can pick up a registration form in the main office at your school, or simply go to HCS main page and click on the Spirit Scamper link.  $15 entry for HCS employee, city of Homewood employee or student.  $20 entry for everyone else.  On course entertainment provided by our very own HHS Marching Patriot Band, (MR. PENCE IS GONNA BE ON THE RACE COURSE PARTICIPATING), two local rock bands will be positioned near the finish line to help you with those final few steps.  Your race number will be your ticket to tickets for rides and fun at We Love Homewood Day which is at Homewood Central Park starting at 10am on race day.

Now..... Do you know what TODAY is?? Click on the link below to find out!

http://www.startwalkingnow.org/about_start_walking_day.jsp

Movement Opportunities this week:

Thursday morning basketball league, 6am.  Dexter LeBlanc will be there to get ya in the gym.

Friday morning Spin @ HHS, Paige Wilcott will be your instructor.

GET MOVING!

 

 

Patriots with a Purpose

Education is the greatest profession in the world.  The payoff is huge, but usually doesn't get cashed in until long after our seniors leave the halls of Homewood City School System.  On a usual day, teachers are charged with pushing and pulling students in a direction that sometimes our kids are hesitant to go.  BUT, for one day, a very special day coming very soon all HCS Patriots will unite for a Purpose.  It started with a simple thought from David Jones to me in a Spin class in a small room in the back of the weight room at HHS on how to raise money for the American Cancer Society and honor Ms. Bagwell.  It spread to a faculty of employees agreeing to spend a day Spinning and an administration who supported our effort and a student body who donated $3000 of pennies, nickels, dimes and quarters in one day.  It is now a school system united to Bike for Bagwell, celebrate a pep rally, walk to Homewood Park-Relay for Life and continue to walk laps to honor those who are fighting, who have fought and all of the caregivers.  This is our one day to unite.  Students, teachers, administrators, parents and community all have the same Purpose.  Patriots with a Purpose.

Get Moving.

 

Bike for Bagwell, Relay for Life

Next Friday, April 1st is a big event for HCS.  Over the past two years our Bike for Bagwell has raised over $8000 for the American Cancer Society.  This year we are expanding Bike for Bagwell to allow more opportunities to "Move" and honor/recognize cancer survivors.  HHS will host our Bike for Bagwell allowing employees and students to ride stationary bikes non-stop while asking for donations.  We will end our biking event with a pep rally  featuring our Spring sport teams, fine arts department and celebrating cancer survivors.  Following the Pep Rally, employees/students and community members will leave HHS with a police escort and walk to Homewood's Central Park for Relay for Life. The park will be a festive celebration of survivors!  Look for several of our very own HCS employees as they take the first lap (survivor lap) at 6pm.  Our goal is to have at least one HCS employee walking laps from 6 until midnight.  We will have "The Movement"  tent set up for you to enjoy.  Please bring friends, family members and your favorite tailgate game  if you wish.  Aside from the celebration, remember that 30 minutes = One Patriot Point! 

Opportunities to MOVE this week include: 

THURSDAY MORNING 6AM BASKETBALL.  AND FRIDAY MORNING 6AM SUPERSPINNERS!!!!!! 

Spin classes will be limited to only 6am Friday morning for the next couple of weeks.  Paige Willcott will be the sub-Spin teacher.  Get ready for a challenging ride!

Sofa to Spirit Scamper

Good morning from the sideline of the 6am basketball league. I have the best seat in the house as I watch our employees run up and down the court.  HMS is well represented with Officer Fox, J. Ward and Cory (student teacher).  All corners of HHS are represented.  History, Math, Science, English, PE, Media Center, Guidance and Fine Arts.  This week's games seem a little competitive, but that's what brings out the best in all of us.  I have been promoting our Spirit Scamper for two weeks  and already there is a good number of registered runners and walkers.  If you are interested in a training plan to get you from the Sofa to the Scamper, please email me and I will be sure you are ready for May 7!  Have a great spring break and take advantage of opportunities to MOVE.

92% RACE DAY and Relay for Life Announcement

Congratulations to all the 6am Superspinners. Today was a challenging Race Day format with a heart rate goal of 92%. Next week we will only have only one opportunity to Spin. Monday will be an Endurance Ride: 3:45-5:15pm. The movie will be Wating for Superman. Thursday we will have our Super Hoopsters Basketball @ 6am. Please come and join the fun. The format for Thursday will be 10 minute clock, team leading at the end of 10 minutes is the winner. We will play a round robin tournament. This is only possible if we have plenty of people here to play! GET HERE AND MOVE! April 1st is Relay for Life at Homewood Park, 6pm-8pm.  I will be sending an email next week explaining how this event can benefit your team (Patriot Points) and help raise money for the prevention, research, and treatment of cancer.

6am Hoopsters Going Strong

  The  league is up to 20 participants who have taken advantage of this Movement opportunity.    In the picture, Alison G. displays her war wounds, but you should have seen her performance on the boards!   Officer Fox is always available to "keep the peace"  =)  In the final game Megan K. hit the winning shot from deep.  Next week I will post a training program for our May 7th HCS Spirit Scamper 5K/10K and 1 mile fun run.  The 5K is walker friendly, the 10K will be competitive and the 1 miler is for kids!  EVERYONE has a place to participate.  Registrations forms will be available at your schools and on the Wellness Blog this week .  Let's MOVE!

This week: 

Monday:  Spin 3:45-5:15      

 Thursday:  Basketball 6am, Spin 4:15-5pm

Friday:  6am Superspinner (RACE DAY)

Spring Fever!

I hope you have a bad case of Spring Fever.  Get out of the house and MOVE!  Thanks to our Dancing Duo, MDV and Marta Parker for helping us through the winter months.  Dance Trance and Zumba will take a break for the remainder of the school year as we progress to outdoor Movement opportunities!  The Movement Trophy is on the MOVE!  Congratulations to HHS for winning the weekly Points challenge for Mercedes Marathon week.  Patriot Points per person averages for the top three work sites were last week were:  HHS= 2.83, Shades Cahaba=2.31 and Edgewood=2.03. 

Movement opportunities this week:

Monday:  Spin 3:45-5:15 (Come and Go Spin:  Endurance Zone)

Thursday:  6am Basketball

Friday: 6am (Superspinner-Interval Zone)

Mercedes and The Movement

What a difference a year makes!  Our participation in Mercedes Marathon was incredible this year=50 HCS employees  ran the course.  Eight relay teams, several half and full marathoners, a water and GU stop organized by Megan Kerstiens and HHS students/faculty.  Along the course, Matt's mom was one of the loudest cheerleaders.  If you don't know the history of Mercedes, take a moment to read the story on the Mercedes Marathon website.  Just an awesome experience with so many benefits. The modeling of healthy lifestyles is where The Movement really begins to create a culture change for our school community.  Thanks to all the participants and support crews throughout training and completing Mercedes.  We will organize a picture for all participants systemwide-please check email for time/place later this week. 

Schedule for Movement opportunities this week:

Thursday 6am Basketball,  Thursday 4:15-5pm Spin, Thursday 3:45 Zumba

Friday 6am Superspinners

Scaleback, Mercedes, Basketball

Busy week in The Movement!  We have the CNP Divas, the Eskimos, Team G2G=Good To Great and so many more teams competing in Scaleback Alabama.  At HHS, it has been fun to watch teammates partner up and train.  One of our teams has decided to do a "walking lunch".  I noticed a member of our custodial staff walking laps with one of our counselors during their lunch break.  Keep up the good work.  Thursday morning basketball is up and running.  Get here on Thursdays @ 6am for some pick-up basketball.  I still have a job, even though I set a really hard screen on Dr. Cleveland.  =)  Mercedes Marathon is Sunday, February 13th.  I am so thrilled for our employees who will participate in this event.  Wear your medals and T-shirts to school on on Monday, February 14th.  We will get together for a team photo sometime during the week after Mercedes.

Next Week's Schedule:

Monday:  Come and Go Spin:  3:45-5:15pm

Thursday:  Basketball 6am-6:45am

Thursday:  Spin room will be available from 4:15-5pm.  I have a Strategic Plan meeting but will leave the training plan for you.

Thursday:  Zumba/Dance Trance 3:45

Friday:  NO SPIN (I will be resting up for 26.2 Mercedes Marathon)

Way to GO!!!!!!!!

Scaleback weigh-in was a huge success.  Thanks to all of you for participating and our nurses at each school for taking the time to get our stats!  Now the work begins.  If you are participating in Scaleback you have 10 weeks to make small changes leading to big results.  Accountability is key.  Stay in touch with teammates and their progress.  Opportunities to MOVE next week include:

Spin:  Tuesday 3:45-5:15=Rocky II Endurance Ride, Thursday=4:15 Strength, Friday 6am=Intervals

DanceTrance/Zumba: Thursday 3:45pm

BASKETBALL: Thursday 6am-6:45am.  Please email me if you plan on attending!  We need 8-10 participants to make this Movement event a success.  Officer Fox, Dr. Cleveland and Carter Doyle are three ballers who expressed interest in this Movement event.  They are looking for a challenge.  Who's got next?

THE MOVEMENT INTRAMURALS

When is the last time you "played like a kid"?  As we become adults, we tend to work more and play less.  This is a factor in our lack of fitness.  The Movement will be providing opportunities for employees to play and compete.  Our first competition will be Scaleback Alabama.  I will be sending an email with an attachment explaining the program.  10 weeks, lose 10 pounds (or more), free of charge and you will have a chance for lots of prize money!  Please read the email and attachment coming to you later today!!!!!!    Classes next week are:    Monday 3:45-5:15-Movement Movie Ride. Come to Spin and see the original "Rocky".  Friday 6am SuperSpinner-RACE DAY!  Dance Trance will be in the dance room at HHS, Thursday @ 3:45. 

MOVE IT!

Where are you?

I know it's cold outside but Zumba/Dance Trance and Spin class are inside and warm!   Last week, Alabamalaska (snow/ice) probably made it difficult to continue to pursue your New Year's resolution.  A great fitness goal is to make small changes in your lifestyle which become healthy habits forever.  What can you do to ensure success?  Maybe you have to pack your bag with your workout gear, place it in your car ahead of time.  Maybe you have to have a training partner to hold you accountable for your workout.  Whatever it takes to get you started and keep you going,  Just Do It.  Nike made a lot of money off of their logo.  But it really is pretty simple.  JUST DO IT.... Join The Movement!  Next week we will offer Spin Class on Thursday-4:15-5pm and Friday 6-6:45am.  Dance Trance will be Thursday @ 3:45pm.  MOVE!

2011: The Movement

The new year will include new opportunities for MOVEMENT!  If you are reading the Blog via email, please take time to click on the hyperlink to access the actual blog which allows you to view our calendar, upcoming events and race dates.  We are six weeks from Mercedes weekend.  If you are currently training-keep up the good work.  If you aren't signed up yet, it's not too late!  The 5K race is on Saturday, February 12th.   I have included a walk/run interval training plan on The Movement Calendar.  Simply click on the 5K Training Plan to view the attached Word Doc and get MOVING!  Spin, Dance Trance/Zumba will continue for second semester.  Be sure to check the calendar frequently for any schedule changes.  Resolutions have been made, it's time to empower yourself and others.  Decide to MOVE!