Locals Jim and Elise Boyd, Bill and Heather Stevenson and Matt Liburdi made up  the 5 person team of Team Bliss. The team was part of Operation Troop Appreciation, a fund raising group for troops in Iraq. The teams were organized by Shea and Joe Bender. Several teams from the area competed this past Sunday May 2, 2010 Pittsburgh Marathon.

Skiing , downhill and cross country are probably the first things to come to mind when talking about winter fitness but there are a few more great ways to shape up in cold conditions. Sled riding is probably one of the best interval workouts you can do. It is like doing hill repeates that help strengthen leg muscles and boost cardiovascular health. Skating is another great exercise for heart health, balance and coordination. Snoe shoeing is another. It may not be as much fun but even cleaning the walk is one heck of a workout. Even taking a stroll in the white stuff is a nice workout and soft on the joints….just becarefull of the ice!

Pump and Run 5k training has been going strong since January. We are now in the home stretch. With a week to go and sites set high it should prove to be a great weekend in Columbus,OH. Hope to see you there!

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Classroom Complexes
By: Pete Brough & Jim Boyd

A new form of Physical Education! Secure your Future and discover the best life insurance policy–Exercise, it’s free! The Classroom Complexes uses a guided discovery type of learning approach for those students who want to challenge themselves in all classroom subjects, especially in Physical Education. With simple objectives, clear instructions, and basic illustrations these activities build upon each other. There are no limits or order of how you construct the activities, but simply the fact that it’s done in manner that can challenge the student. Looking to find activities to develop a survivor type of challenge in your class? There are many partner and individual games, activities and skills that tested many areas of strength for our students. Some of these strengths dealt with problem solving, balance, coordination, muscular strength and endurance, flexibility, and communication skills. Don’t throw away what you are teaching, just change the way you teach it!

Newly developed techniques of teaching Physical Education are currently being developed to engage all learners. From K-12. This new way is going to change how we teach and move into the future of fitness and exercise, activity and games. Things you may all ready may be using will be transformed. I am going to give you a new way to put these simple ideas and create super lessons your students will enjoy as mine have! I will keep you posted!

Everyone have a beautiful and blessed new year!

Here is the 2009 Month of Mud schedule and click on the race for the results.

9/20 Bavington (MTB)

9/27 Raccoon TWP park (CX)

10/4 Grove City (CX)

10/11 Brady’s Run (MTB)

10/25 Moraine (MTB)

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• Get 60 minutes or more of physical activity every day
• Accumulate activity throughout the day which can be broken down into bouts of 15 minutes or more
• Avoid periods of inactivity of 2 hours or more
• Lead by example: Adult family members are important role models for healthy eating and exercise. Talk about why you eat fruit as a snack, take an exercise class, or go for a walk.
• Start ‘em young: Don’t wait until your child is at an unhealthy weight to institute good eating and activity habits. It’s much easier to maintain a healthy weight than to lose pounds later.
• Be active together: Make it usual for the family to be active, not sedentary. Being active as a family allows kids to expend energy in a positive way, and adults reap the health benefits, too.
• Cook together: It may be impractical to do it every day, but invite kids into the process of preparing food. Little kids can learn math skills by measuring and they’ll begin to understand the chemistry of cooking. They’ll also gain an understanding of healthy ingredients. Older kids will enjoy having the authority to select and prepare foods they like and will be more likely to eat what they’ve made. It may even inspire them to make healthy choices on their own.
• Eat together: Eating a meal as a family sends the right messages about nutrition. Kids will see their parents eating healthy food and may be inspired to try new foods. They will also come to see mealtime as a time for socializing and sharing. Parents get a chance to offer nutritious food, note their child’s likes and dislikes, and tune in to their child’s triumphs and troubles through conversation.
• Don’t force kids to clean their plates. Doing so teaches kids to override feelings of fullness.
• Don’t bride or reward kids with food. Avoid using dessert as the prize for eating the meal.
• Don’t use food as a way of showing love. When you want to show love, give them a hug, some of your time, or praise.
• Work fruits and vegetables into the daily routine, aiming for the goal of 5 serving a day.
• Limit fast food and other low-nutrient snacks, such as chips and candy. But don’t completely ban favorite snacks from your home. Instead, make them “once-in-a-while” foods, so your child doesn’t feel deprived.

*Information acquired from KidsHealth, located at www.kidshealth.org

For 5K training visit www.coolrunning.com and click on training and then training schedules for your 5K performance level, beginners to advanced!