Posted On 2009-04-04
A few months ago, I signed my daughter up for karate lessons so that she would learn to be more assertive at school. After sitting in on a few classes, I realized I wanted to sign-up also. So, now both my daughter and I are not only gaining the wonderful physical benefits of karate, but are also developing mental acuity and strength of character from the same sport.
A few months ago, I signed my daughter up for karate lessons so that she would learn to be more assertive at school. After sitting in on a few classes, I realized I wanted to sign-up also. So, now both my daughter and I are not only gaining the wonderful physical benefits of karate, but are also developing mental acuity and strength of character from the same sport.
Posted On 2008-12-02
I am actually training for mini Triathlons around the state of California. I saw this add for the Governers Challenge and knew it would only help and have another acheivement under my belt along with my total weight loss of 82 pounds, going from 267 to 185 pounds. I currently run, hike, bike and swim on a constant basis at least 4 times a week while working part time at Costco, and being a full time student at Cal State Bakersfield. Being active and maintaining a good health and shape is important and hopefully this challenge motivated others to do the same as well. I look forward to helping others down the road as I am going into California Highway Patrol in less then a year and a half. Thanks for the fun challenge, I would continue it as often as possible in all types of schools. James Helble
I am actually training for mini Triathlons around the state of California. I saw this add for the Governers Challenge and knew it would only help and have another acheivement under my belt along with my total weight loss of 82 pounds, going from 267 to 185 pounds. I currently run, hike, bike and swim on a constant basis at least 4 times a week while working part time at Costco, and being a full time student at Cal State Bakersfield. Being active and maintaining a good health and shape is important and hopefully this challenge motivated others to do the same as well. I look forward to helping others down the road as I am going into California Highway Patrol in less then a year and a half. Thanks for the fun challenge, I would continue it as often as possible in all types of schools. James Helble
Posted On 2008-12-07
I am very pleased with the Governors Challenge. As a Elementary School PE teacher I am on my feet all day and pretty active already. Usually when I get home I just want to relax. Well the Governors Challenge has pushed me to get out and be active after work. It was really not very difficult for me to complete. I just did the things I enjoy doing and logged it. I am recommending my friends to try as well. I am hoping to get as many people involved as possible. I hope that it become contagious and not only my students, but parents, and teacher become involved.
I am very pleased with the Governors Challenge. As a Elementary School PE teacher I am on my feet all day and pretty active already. Usually when I get home I just want to relax. Well the Governors Challenge has pushed me to get out and be active after work. It was really not very difficult for me to complete. I just did the things I enjoy doing and logged it. I am recommending my friends to try as well. I am hoping to get as many people involved as possible. I hope that it become contagious and not only my students, but parents, and teacher become involved.
Posted On 2008-12-09
i was in a serious mountain bike accident in may tearing muscle and twisting out my knee joints. I lost about 80% use in my right leg and about 60% in my left. stretching and conditioning is slowly restoring both legs, and spending time in the jacuzzi helps too. i'm now up to 45 min on a rowing machine, and with any luck i'll be on a recumbant bike at 24 hour fitness to begin more serious rebuilding and work on my range of motion too. i'm glad the challange was here to help motivate me. at 52, i'm not about to quit.
i was in a serious mountain bike accident in may tearing muscle and twisting out my knee joints. I lost about 80% use in my right leg and about 60% in my left. stretching and conditioning is slowly restoring both legs, and spending time in the jacuzzi helps too. i'm now up to 45 min on a rowing machine, and with any luck i'll be on a recumbant bike at 24 hour fitness to begin more serious rebuilding and work on my range of motion too. i'm glad the challange was here to help motivate me. at 52, i'm not about to quit.
