WEEK 11 of PPC

PPC Trophy will make another move this week.  HBOE came in first place with HKES finishing in second place.  We are experience our most competitive year of the Patriot Point Challenge.  It's anybody's trophy to win.

GOTR brrrrrrrrr!

Congrats to all of the Girls On The Run participants this past weekend! Teachers modeling wellness for our students is one of the most important aspects of The Movement.  Don't forget about Mercedes Marathon-another opportunity to join students and raise money for a great cause, The Bell Center.  Teams are forming NOW!

Four Weeks and Four Different Winners

HBOE, SCES, HKES, HMS and now back to SCES.  The Patriot Point Trophy is moving around town.  HHS and Edgewood have some work to do.  For those of you who have forgotten how this thing works, here is a quick summary.  Each week your team is graded in four categories based on exercise.  30 minutes equals 1 Patriot Point.
1.  Average Patriot Points
2.  Percent Increase of Patriot Points
3.  Participation
4.  Percent Increase of Participation

Every post of Patriot Points is important to your team's success.  

Don't wait on a New Year's Resolution. Begin your journey toward wellness NOW.  Set a goal for this week for the number of Patriot Points you will achieve and get moving! 

Updates:

Mercedes Marathon Info-  We are joining forces with The Bell Center, Bell Runners this year.  Next week's Blog will include details about this unique opportunity.

Spin Class-Monday 4:15-5pm Plenty of room for you.  Burn 300-400 calories during the 30 minute ride.  (Class will include a 10 minute core focus for abdominals)

WALKTOBER WINNER 

PHILLIP GARNER WALKED 327 MILES 

GREAT news for Phillip, he will be sporting a new pair of kicks thanks to The Trak Shak!  Phillip was featured earlier this year as he walked on the new track at SCES in the early morning hours.  He continued to make great strides and claimed the Walktober title!  Lauren Luckie, Robbie Gibbons, Lori Renkl and Christa Webb finished out the top 5.  Congrats to all 18 competitors who participated this year covering a total distance of 2,341 miles with an average distance of 167 miles per person.  

HMS WINS!

The PPC Trophy will depart from HKES and arrive at HMS on Tuesday.  Way to go HMS.  

Self-Defense Final Reminder

Thanks to those of you who have emailed your interest to be included in our Self-Defense Class.  Confirm your attendance by emailing me at nspurlock@homewood.k12.al.us

  Class will be at HHS wrestling room on Wednesday, November 13th from 4-5pm. 

CardioCross Class

Starting this Friday 6am, November 15th, The Movement will offer a new class.  The class will feature a 15 minute cardio session with options including rowing, Spinning, running, bleacher climb, jump rope, elliptical, treadmill or stairclimber.  Following the 15 minute cardio session we will complete a strength training session featuring the TribeTraining program principles.  Email me if you are interested!  This is going to be an incredible class encompassing cardio, strength, endurance and flexibility.  

Self-Defense 1 minute Video and NEW PPC CHAMPS HKES!!!

 

 

Be sure your volume is UP and click on the link to see the next opportunity to MOVE from THE MOVEMENT!

 

Self-Defense from HHS Admin. Team

 

 

Two things happen over the next few weeks that give us good reason to think about learning a few self defense techniques. 

1. Scenario A=Afternoon walk/run.  The days get shorter so when you are out on the trail, it is dark.  Attacker awaits.
2. Scenario B=Shopping season begins.  You have bundles of packages in your arms, dark parking lot leading to your car.  Attacker awaits.

 

BUT, if you are prepared with a few simple tips from our certified self defense instructor, you will be ready to defend yourself.  David Sheram has over 40 years experience in Martial Arts.  He is the owner of The Gauntlet in Homewood and a former high school principal.  Because of his interest in helping educators and specifically Homewood City School System, he is offering a FREE self defense class at HHS.  The event will be hosted by HHS.    Please email me at nspurlock@homewood.k12.al.us if you are interested in this amazing opportunity.

 

Patriot Point Challenge Update:

The PPC Trophy will make a trip across town to HKES!  Week 8 of the PPC goes to the "UNDEFEETED" Golden Shoe Champs.  HKES hosts the hardware for their hard work. 

 

Running update:

Good luck to Rebecca Shields (HHS team) and Katie Thomas (Edgewood Team) and Sharon Chappell (wife of Dr. Chappell) all running the NYC Marathon this weekend. 

 

Good luck to all the Vulcan 10K participants.

 

Spin Classes:

Monday 4:15-5pm

Friday 6:00-6:45am

 

 

 

Owlmazing!

PATRIOT POINT CHALLENGE: SCES has done it again.  Week 6 of the PPC goes to the Owls.  The Patriot Point Trophy will be delivered to the Owl's Nest for the upcoming week.

WALKTOBER Challenge: 20 of you are logging in miles and/or steps in this challenge.  Remember that Walktober will be counted as one of the 5 events for the Movement Medal.

SPINSPUR Century:  HKES has been the most consistent in our Spinning program this year.  This week we enjoyed an outdoor Spin.  Congrats to the ladies who will earn their 100 mile shirts- "I Survived Spinspur's Century".


10 MINUTE MIRACLE:

 

LIFE HAPPENS

 I have to admit that for the past month, I have had to adjust my training plan to allow for my new world of living an hour and a half away which equals three hours of driving daily.  BUT, that adjustment hasn't completely ruined my focus on wellness.  I've lost out on my weekly swim with Aquaman aka Patrick Chappell, but I have inserted long walks with my dogs, Yoga twice per week and I continue to get my weekly mileage goals for running.  I've spoken with three employees about wellness goals over the past two weeks.  I have challenged each of them to carve out 10 minutes to focus on wellness in the form of exercise-The 10 Minute Miracle.  If you are struggling to find an hour to devote to wellness, instead focus on a small segment of time!  Form a habit.  Start with 10 minutes to form the habit of exercise and then after you have mastered the commitment, begin to extend your time frame!  Stop making big excuses (see Kermit above) and start making small changes.