GO! St. Louis Partners with Trailnet on Final Bike It or Hike Event
September 6 – BaratHaven
The Bike It of Hike It Event at BaratHaven is the final event in the 2008 Walking Calendar, which GO! St. Louis sponsored. This free event encourages participants to ride or hike a scenic 3.3 mile course. These events are a great way to meet new friends, enjoy the environment and get some exercise. Make plans now to join The Great Rivers Greenway District, Trailnet and GO! St. Louis on Saturday, September 6 for a day of fitness fun.
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Summer Youth and Family Track Series Inspiring Families to Get Fit Together
Close to 150 children and their family members participated in the first annual GO! St. Louis Youth & Family Track Series this summer. The six-week series started in early June and concluded on July 22 at Parkway North High School. The popular summer series was an informal and non-competitive introduction to the sport of track & field. Events included: hurdles, distance, long jump, relays and high jump. The program was coordinated by GO! St. Louis staff members and conducted by some of the area’s top track coaches and area track athletes.
In addition, participants received a special event t-shirt, water bottle and refreshments after each session. Based on the success of this year’s event, planning will start soon for the 2009 program.
Over the six-week program an increased fitness level was evident, while valuable training tips were utilized and many new friendships were made.
The GO! St. Louis Youth & Family Track Series is only one of the various programs the organization offers year-round to families of all ages and fitness abilities. A final congratulations to all of this year’s participants and volunteers, who help make the event a huge success.
EVENT PHOTOS HERE.
Popular Corporate Wellness Program--
Mile-by-Mile Marathon Expanded
The GO! St. Louis Mile-by-Mile Marathon program is a corporate wellness initiative that encourages employees to get fit by walking or running one mile at a time over a six week period, to complete a 26.2 mile marathon. The program helps to motivate and engage employees to make fitness and nutrition part of their lives. Depending on a company’s goals, we can create a specialized program that includes additional fitness activities or appearances from members of the GO! St. Louis faculty, which is comprised some of the area’s top fitness and nutrition experts.
The Mile-by-Mile Marathon program includes a personal training log to chart progress; a t-shirt; medal; and certificate upon completion of the employee’s fitness goals. GO! St. Louis works in tandem with human resources personnel to offer four “Lunch and Learn” sessions as part of the program. Sessions are held during an employee’s lunch hour and inform participants on a range of topics. Topics such as: proper stretching techniques, fitness goal setting, stress management, selecting the proper shoes/apparel and nutrition.
If you or your company would like more information on the Mile-by-Mile program, CLICK HERE or call 314-727-0800 or email us at info@gostlouis.org.
A healthy employee is a happy and productive employee.
My Story: Gina Thomilson, Age 30
At the age of 28, after the birth of my two children, I realized I needed to workout and get myself into shape. To do that, my co-workers and I joined aerobic classes at work. Then, a friend of mine, Jamie, who is a runner talked me into doing a 5K in August 2007. I thought she was crazy. I could barely run 1.5 miles. Together, we prepared for the 5K and I completed it in around 30 minutes. Jamie really motivated me and got me addicted to running. Then, she mentions the STL half-marathon (which she completed in 2 hours 6 minutes in 2007!). I REALLY thought she was crazy!! I had also moved into a new house and my neighbor Sarah was a runner and past marathoner. Between Jamie and Sarah, I decided to sign up for the STL GO! Half-Marathon....read the rest of Gina's story here.
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