CCRS: Fitness Challenge

ARE YOU?

looking to become fitter and healthier with challenges that are fun, friendly and competitive!!!
looking for a fun, enjoyable and motivating way to lose weight!
a serious runner, just a beginner, or just want to walk your way to new challenges.
in need of motivation—join a team & compete in friendly team challenges, and/or compete in individual challenges. Complete as many or as few challenges as you like.
want/need to set and achieve a fitness goal.

HERE'S SOME ADVICE...

Don’t rush in and try too much too soon. The safest and most enjoyable way to get started is at a very light pace, then slowly build up the intensity over time. There will be many opportunities to improve your times, but an injury can set you back a long way!

Record all your times/distances. Use the log file provided.

Aim for a goal. One of the best ways to stay motivated is to set goals within reasonable timelines. Don’t set unrealistic targets, remember it’s about slow, continual improvement – not huge leaps forwards! Setting targets that are too difficult may result in a loss of motivation.

Warm up, cool down and stretch! Stretching can help reduce the risk of injury, as can a warm up and cool down.

Wear suitable clothing and proper footwear. Proper fit is essential to success. Bad fit or old shoes can make the difference between success (comfort) and failure (injury). Do your homework before you buy. The list of websites provided offer valuable assistance in selecting the most appropriate footwear for various foot types.

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TAKING THOSE FIRST STEPS...

If you have a treadmill, great you’re ready to get started.

If not, here are some options…

There is a treadmill in the weight room.
The school hallways work well, especially when light and weather conditions do not cooperate.
Four times around the pond is a safe way to log a mile. See me for a lap counter.
Outside winter running can be enjoyable when you dress properly.

Use the logbook to track your personal progress.

Download Logbook in PDF Format

Download Logbook in Excel Format

GOALS…

Establish small weekly doable goals, as well as longer term goals.

Measure your goal progress, and establish new goals.

Be specific, be reasonable, and include a timeline. Your goals must be individually set by your needs. Remember pushing too fast or too hard will result in injury. If you are currently a walker, and want to jog/run, GO SLOW.

Download Goal & Mileage Timesheet PDF Format Please submit weekly totals.

Download Goal & Mileage Timesheet Modifiable in Excel Format Please submit weekly totals.