PPC Trophy, Mercedes Marathon and The A Team

PPC

The PPC trophy will take flight from the Owl's Nest and land safely at HBOE for Week 16 of the PPC.  Take a moment to read the link (quick read 5 bulleted points).

PPC is a Fitness Journal 

The practice of posting Patriot Points allows you to reflect on the previous week and your effort to focus on fitness.  The competition is a team effort but also an individual reminder about the importance of fitness.  If you are reading this, you are most likely a weekly "Poster Child" for fitness and for Patriot Points.  I encourage you to OWN that Poster Child descriptor and encourage someone in your building to join you in your focus on fitness.  

Mercedes Marathon

Teams are beginning to shape up for The Mercedes Marathon Relay.  

If you are creating a team but need help in locating team members, please email me.  

I've had a few emails from interested participants who are interested in joining up!

The A Team

Incredible response to our new fitness class.  We will begin our team training on Thursday of this week.  If you missed out on this opportunity but are interested in potentially dropping in for workouts, stay tuned!  The class may allow for drop-ins once we get things going.  I will be posting updates to the tab above "The A Team".  

WELCOME TO 2014

This Blog update is to let you know about opportunity that is coming your way.  Hopefully, you took time over the break to think about 2013 and set some goals for 2014.  The Movement is ready to help every step of the way in your pursuit of wellness.  

Mercedes Marathon, Half marathon, Relay and 5K:  This year HCS employees are asked to create relay teams consisting of co-workers, friends and family you are familiar with.  This will allow race day to be much easier as you will know the teammate you are waiting for in the exchange area.  This will also encourage accountability during training.  For registration, click the link below.

https://mercedesmarathon.com/race-registration.php

Second Semester Fitness Classes:  Be sure to check The Movement calendar for our class schedule.  Programming will begin on January 13th.  An exciting new afternoon class is in the works-STAY TUNED-only 20 spots available.  This class will cater toward all ability levels!

Runners World Streak Peeps:  A team of HCS employees have been "streaking" (run or walk at least one mile every day) from Thanksgiving Day through New Year's Day.  Each employee who completed the 35 Day Challenge has earned a #RWRunStreak Tshirt.  Also, I will be drawing a name out of a hat for a GianMarcos gift card for one of our lucky Streakers.  After drawing the name out of the hat, the lucky employee will experience a SURPRISE ATTACK, so get ready for some fun this week.

All I want for Christmas is…...

The Three R's:  REFLECT, REASSESS, REMAIN

One of the qualities of a good teacher is the ability to reflect.  Learning from our lessons and improving is important for all of us as we continue to empower.  During this holiday season, I encourage each of us to look back on the first semester of school and think about how we made an impact.  What goals did you have at the start of the school year?  Where are you in the process of accomplishing those goals?  When we meet again on January 2nd we will begin the second semester and a new calendar year.  January is always a good time for goal setting but it's important to reflect before we tackle our resolutions.  Learn from mistakes and make a plan to succeed.  Take some time during this break to reflect on where you are, reassess your plan, and remain focused on your goals.  

HBOE will host the trophy this week.  Remember to count points during the break.  

KEEP MOVING!

BACK TO BACK WINS FOR HMS

Congrats to HMS for another weekly win.  The trophy will remain in the front office at HMS.  This team is another one of those "worst to first" scenarios.  Truly a testimony to a team pulling together and deciding to encourage, motivate and hold each other accountable.  GREAT JOB HMS!

Numbers are up in our Spin class.  HKES continues to be the most consistent-once again accountability is the key.  

#RWRunStreak Update:  As the weather gets colder and the rain continues it will be a challenge to keep the streak.  22 people took on the challenge, we have lost a few along the way but several are still competing to run or walk at least one mile every day from Thanksgiving Day to Christmas Day.  Monday is day 12!  Keep the Streak Alive!

TRIBE TRAINING from IronTribe Fitness Spots Available=  If you are interested in Tribe Training we have  a couple of spots opening up for the second semester.  Email me asap if you want to be part of our strongest team.  

Week 12, New WINNER

HMS Fest=THE BEST

Usually when one of our workplace teams hosts an event that requires our employees to spend time together outside of the classroom it results in a team WIN!  Congrats to HMS on a successful "FEST" and on winning week 12 of the PPC.  

Thanksgiving Day started the #RWRunStreak.  If you are streaking, please remember to answer YES on the PPC tally card.  Streakers must run or walk at least one mile daily from Thanksgiving Day to Christmas Day.  At the end of the Streak (Dec. 25) you will have earned an event leading to winning The Movement Medal (4 events + Spirit Scamper qualifies you for the bling).

Spin Class= MONDAY at 4:15-5:00pm.  Get there!

Mercedes Marathon Relay:  If you are interested in participating in the 2014 Mercedes Marathon as part of a relay team involving our students and The Bell Center, please email me asap.  We need a few employees to join forces with student teams.  Distances are 5K (3.1 miles), 10K(6.2 miles) and 12K(8 miles)