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...