Thumbs UP

Last week I had the honor of presenting the Thumbs UP Award at Edgewood Elementary.  UP=Unique Potential.  The students were recognized for adhering to four factors which allow them to reach their Unique Potential and achieve Thumbs UP!  The four factors are:  Focus, Friendship, Fitness and Framework.  Focus on the job at hand.  Multi-tasking isn't always the best tactic for success.  Sometimes it's best to narrow your focus.  Be IN the moment.  Friendships and family are especially important when overcoming obstacle and celebrating victories.  Always take time for the people in your life, not just during the holiday season.  Fitness includes how you fuel your body and your activity level.  Check out Ms. Kitty Morgan.  The picture below was taken last week during one of her morning workouts.  She schedules her activity before her workday begins, to ensure she gets it done.

 

Which leads us to the final F=Framework.  Have you been neglecting your wellness because "life" gets in the way?  At some point, the neglect will begin to impact your ability to live life.  The time commitment you make to wellness will add quality to your life.  I encourage you to take time to reflect on the first semester of our school year.  What have you done to ensure you reach your Unique Potential? Empowerment is an incredible opportunity.  Empowerment gives your life a Thumbs UP!  Think about our mission statement as you look forward to second semester. 

 

Opportunities to Move Second Semester

The M Class= It's not too late to join.  As of today:  18 relay teams are complete, 31 people will be running the 1/2 marathon.  Relay teams must be registered by Jan. 9.  Team captains will be registering teams but individuals must pay the individual fee before captains can complete the registration process.  $ due to team captain by Jan. 7.  Half marathoners-I spoke with Mercedes Marathon race director, it is important that you go ahead and register  b/c the race will  be sold out soon.  Get that registration done ASAP.   Monday Mercedes Training on the Shades Creek Greenway. 4pm start in HHS gym parking lot.

 CrossFit:  ITF, The Movement is announcing the second semester session.  We have a few openings.  Email me if you are interested!  Hurry, this availability won't last long! 

Spinning:  Wednesday's 4:15pm and Friday's 6am 

Zumba:  Edgewood Thursday's 3:45pm and NEW CLASS OPENING AT HHS-Our very own Stacee Fairley is a certified Zumba instructor.  Classes will be Wednesday afternoons.  Email me if you are interested. 

Riviera Fitness:  Will be offering Cardio Kickboxing and Bootcamp classes on site at our schools.  Email me if you are interested. 

Body Fat Blast:  This year our weight loss competition will be about body fat assessment.  Riviera will offer onsite testing to coincide with this year's competition.  Email me if you are interested. 

Reach your Unique Potential:  Be Thumb's UP!  See you in 2013. 

Keep Moving.#hwdmoves

Last week I had the honor of presenting the Thumbs UP Award at Edgewood Elementary.  UP=Unique Potential.  The students were recognized for adhering to four factors which allow them to reach their Unique Potential and achieve Thumbs UP!  The four factors are:  Focus, Friendship, Fitness and Framework.  Focus on the job at hand.  Multi-tasking isn't always the best tactic for success.  Sometimes it's best to narrow your focus.  Be IN the moment.  Friendships and family are especially important when overcoming obstacle and celebrating victories.  Always take time for the people in your life, not just during the holiday season.  Fitness includes how you fuel your body and your activity level.  Check out Ms. Kitty Morgan.  The picture below was taken last week during one of her morning workouts.  She schedules her activity before her workday begins, to ensure she gets it done.

Which leads us to the final F=Framework.  Have you been neglecting your wellness because "life" gets in the way?  At some point, the neglect will begin to impact your ability to live life.  The time commitment you make to wellness allows you to add quality to your life.  I encourage you to take time to reflect on the first semester of our school year.  What have you done to ensure you reach your Unique Potential? Empowerment is an incredible opportunity.  Empowerment gives your life a Thumbs UP!  Think about our mission statement as you look forward to second semester. 

 

Ms. Morgan Training for Mercedes

Opportunities to Move Second Semester

The M Class= It's not too late to join.  As of today:  18 relay teams are complete, 31 people will be running the 1/2 marathon.  Relay teams must be registered by Jan. 9.  Team captains will be registering teams but individuals must pay the individual fee before captains can complete the registration process.  $ due to team captain by Jan. 7.  Half marathoners-I spoke with Mercedes Marathon race director, it is important that you go ahead and register  b/c the race will  be sold out soon.  Get that registration done ASAP.   Monday Mercedes Training on the Shades Creek Greenway. 4pm start in HHS gym parking lot.

 CrossFit:  ITF, The Movement is announcing the second semester session.  We have a few openings.  Email me if you are interested!  Hurry, this availability won't last long! 

Spinning:  Wednesday's 4:15pm and Friday's 6am 

Zumba:  Edgewood Thursday's 3:45pm and NEW CLASS OPENING AT HHS-Our very own Stacee Fairley is a certified Zumba instructor.  Classes will be Wednesday afternoons.  Email me if you are interested. 

Riviera Fitness:  Will be offering Cardio Kickboxing and Bootcamp classes on site at our schools.  Email me if you are interested. 

Body Fat Blast:  This year our weight loss competition will be about body fat assessment.  Riviera will offer onsite testing to coincide with this year's competition.  Email me if you are interested. 

Reach your Unique Potential:  Be Thumb's UP!  See you in 2013. 

Keep Moving.#hwdmoves 

 

Shared Blog from Chelsey

http://chelseymcentire.blogspot.com/

 

The Movement Blog this week is a "Shared Blog" from Chelsey our ITF, The Movement coach.  Please take a moment to click on the link above to read her story regarding a lifetime of fitness.  Chelsey has gained impeccable perspective after a comeback from a knee injury.  I'll keep my info short to encourage you to read her story.

Mercedes Marathon:  The M Class is still looking for participants.  I will be creating the relay teams this weekend.  If you are still interested but failed to respond to the Patriot Point Tally Card questionnaire, please email me asap to let me know your interest (5K, 10K, 12K, half marathon or full marathon).  Once teams are formed, I will email the information shared by Nancy Ferren at our Bell Runners meeting.  This option will allow you to run (or walk =) for a reason! Monday Mercedes Training will begin on December 3 at 4pm at HHS.  We will meet in HHS gym parking lot.  Runners and walkers are welcome.  Training plan for 12/3 will only require a  30 minute time commitment. GET THERE!

Please check the Calendar tab on the Blog for updates for Spin/Zumba/Gann's Clan/ and ITF, The Movement.

Tight race for the Patriot Point Challenge this week.  We had our first ever four way tie-Edgewood, HMS, HBOE and SCES.  The tie breaker is participation increase.  Edgewood "edged" team HMS by a score of 11.76-11.00!  Congrats to Edgewood for winning Mr. Movement.  Patriot Point Trophy-delivery will be Friday.

 

 

Walktober Results

Systemwide Top 10 Finishers for Walktober Challenge:

Genie Christian= 786, 641 steps, 393.32 miles

Laeri Boyd= 679, 409 steps, 339.70 miles

Lauren Luckie= 573, 759 steps, 286.88 miles

Christa Webb= 495, 951 steps, 247.98 miles

Johnny Scott=455,830 steps, 227.92 miles

Lana Wakefield=448,546 steps, 224.27 miles

Tommie Whetstone=431,297 steps, 215.65 miles

Christi Martin=392,316 steps, 196.18 miles

Carol Reamey=379,058 steps, 189.53 miles

Jason Kennah=375,544 steps, 187.77 miles

Total Mileage for Walktober HCS= 8,188.41 miles

If you would like to know your individual stats just shoot me an email!

The total mileage of our finishers was equal to 2.75 trips from California to New York.  The competition started with 76 employees.  When the challenge was completed on Oct. 31st the High Steppers at each school/worksite were the following:

HBOE=Patti Atkinson 120.2 miles, 3.9 miles per day

Hall Kent= Vanessa Parks 137.7 miles, 4.4 miles per day

Homewood Middle=Christi Martin 196.2 miles, 6.3 miles per day

Edgewood= Christa Webb 248 miles, 8.0 miles per day

Homewood High=Laeri Boyd 339.7 miles, 10.96 per day

Shades Cahaba=Genie Christian 393.3 miles, 12.68 miles per day (This is the approximately the distance from the Alabama state line to Panama City Beach!)

The CNP staff won the step challenge over the Custodial Staff at HHS.  As a result of the Walktober challenge, you can now catch employees such as Cheryl Joynt on the Patriot Path during her break-walking laps instead of sitting down.  You can also catch Kitty Morgan and Angela McKenzie walking on the Shades Creek Greenway before clocking in to work. Another great example of how Walktober made an impact was a report I got from SCES.  One of our participants asked her class to remind her to "MOVE" if she had been sitting for an extended time frame.  The students in her class got a great lesson on the powerful message from "The Movement".  We are all in this together!  Keep Moving!

Congrats to all participants.  If you have a pedometer, you may keep that as your reward for participating.  Continue to take steps toward wellness.

Keep Moving.

 

 

 

November 1

Welcome to November.  Quick Blog update to ask you to assess your progress.  Where are you in your "walk with wellness"?  Remember it's not a quick fix, it's a lifestyle.  If you are looking for a quick fix, it's just never going to be that simple.  How about a goal?  A goal to help you through the Eating Season also known as the Holiday Season.  Last year we had over 100 employees participate in Mercedes Marathon.  Yes, it was cold.  Yes, it was hard to carve out time to train.  Yes, it cost a little money (but the money goes to a good cause).  BUT, the end result for those who participated was a medal and a sense of accomplishment that really can't be described.  The morning of Mercedes last year, the temps dropped to below freezing.  It's normally about 40 degrees, but we woke up to temps in the teens.  It was so cold, I actually saw a gentlemen with frozen hair (sweatsicles).  BUT, no one can say that after completing their MM they wished that hadn't participated.  Don't miss out on an opportunity to be a part of this event.  Please email me if you want to be a part of a training group.  5K, 10K, 12K, half marathon and full marathon options are available. 

HMS hosted Mr. Movement trophy for the PPC Week #7.  They will be giving up the trophy this week to HHS! 

Opps to Move next week:

Wednesday: 415-5pm Spin

Thursday: 3:45pm Zumba at Edgewood

Friday:  6am Spin

Tue/Thu Gann's Clan and ITF, The Movement are at capacity.