SEPTEMBER FITNESS SPOTLIGHT: RUNNING
Why Run?
The reasons why people go running usually fall into three
categories: Running for Health Benefits, Running
for Weight Loss, and Running for Social Benefits.
Running for health benefits is a positive thing -
studies that show that it reduces
a person's chances of getting everything from
the common cold to cancer. It is one of the best
aerobic exercises because it promotes physical
conditioning of the heart and lungs. It helps to
reduce stress and even mild depression. Running
also increases bone density which becomes
increasingly important as we age.
Running for weight loss is one of the most common reasons
why people begin a running program.
It is a popular way to burn off calories which in
turn helps to drop weight. Running also helps to
increase your resting metabolic rate which allows
you to burn calories even when you are resting!
When combined with a healthy diet, running will
help you to look and feel better.
Running for social benefits is easy due to the many running clubs and charity races that one
can participate in. Some people even travel the
world to participate in running events.
SOURCE: http://running.about.com/od/runningforbeginners/a/whatisrunning_2.htm
NEW! Coral Reef Fitness Center's
150 Mile Run/Walk Club
1 September - 31 December 2010
What is the 150 Mile Run/Walk Club? It is an integrity-based program tha tencourages individuals to run or walk and track their progress. Recording of progress will be done at the Coral Reef Fitness Center's front desk. Once you've completed 150 miles, you will be awarded a prize. Sign up at the CRFC and get started today!
POC: CRFC Staff
UPCOMING FITNESS EVENTS:
Labor Day 5K
Wednesday, 1 September
6:00am show, 6:30am go
This 5K will begin at the Palm Tree Golf Course Driving Range and then turn around at the Air National Guard building and back. 1st and 2nd place trophies will be awarded. POC: CRFC Staff.
Summer Smash Volleyball Tournament
Saturday 4 September - Tuesday 7 Septemer at CRFC
Teams visiting from different PACAF bases will compete in Volleyball. POC: CRFC Staff.
3-Point Shoot Out
Friday, 24 September
5:30pm show, 6:00pm go
At the CRFC Basketball Courts
Participants will have 60 seconds to shoot 5 balls on each of the 5 racks. See CRFC for more details. POC: Amn Jones.
Bench-Press Competition
Wednesday, 29 September at CRFC
4:00pm show, 4:30pm go
See CRFC for details. 1st and 2nd place trophies awarded to top males and females. POC: Ssgt Diaz
