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Archive for the 'Walks & Runs' Category

Ladies: Be a Girls on the Run Coach!

Published on August 26, 2011 in Community-Building, Looking for teammates! and Walks & Runs. 0 Comments Tags: , , .

Girls on the Run of Puget Sound is now accepting coach applications for the Fall 2011 season!

Coaches do not have to be runners! Volunteer coaches work directly with the 3rd-5th grade girls in the Girls on the Run program by leading the girls through fun & active lessons while helping them prepare for the non-competitive 5K event at the end of the season. Read what past coaches have said about their experience:

“I really loved watching the girls evolve and come to be kinder and stronger to themselves and their teammates. Every young girl wants to have someone come alongside her and say, ‘Way to go! I knew you could do it!’ What a privilege to be that person in these young girls’ lives!”

“As a first-time coach I felt really supported and well-prepared by the GOTR organization and will definitely volunteer to coach another group of amazing girls!”

“[Through coaching] I was able to fulfill my person goal of being a positive influence for girls in those critical years prior to the challenges of middle school”

For more information and Frequesntly asked Questions, please click here. To download the application, please click here.

Lake Union 10K – Join the Group Health team!

Published on August 11, 2011 in Total Health, Uncategorized and Walks & Runs. 0 Comments

Sunday August 21st at 7:30am. A Group Health team is getting together and participating in this run & walk 10K. . It would be great to get a big turn out like we had for Torchlight. To register for this event go through www.grouphealthfitnessnetwork.com. No race day registration. No Strollers will be allowed for the run, strollers allowed for walkers only. Dogs are allowed but owners must start at back of pack.

Event website: http://www.lakeunion10k.com
Event Registration Fee: 10K: $35 until July 31, $45 August 1 to 20 (no day of race registration).
Event Registration Notes: Pre-race registration available at Fleet Feet Seattle, 911 E. Pine St., Seattle and 5focus, 1009 8th Ave. N., Seattle. Walk up registration/packet pick-up available August 20 at 5focus: noon – 6 p.m. Packet pick-up: August 20 at race start 5:30 – 7 a.m.
Registration discount is for the first 100 Group Health members or staff to register.

This is a great opportunity like torchlight was to branch out, meet new GHC employees who share your passion, make new friends, share or start your fitness journey with others, and accomplish something amazing. So invite your friends, family and co-workers, and come join me on an awesome run/walk. Keep up the great work. Best of luck to all.

“Cause sometimes you feel tired, feel weak, and when you feel weak, you feel like you wanna just give up. But you gotta search within you, you gotta find that inner strength and just pull that stuff out of you and get that motivation to not give up and not be a quitter, no matter how bad you wanna just fall flat on your face and collapse.” ~ Eminem

“One way to keep momentum going is to have constantly greater goals.”

“It is not of importance where we stand, but in what direction we are moving.”

“Between you and every goal that you wish to achieve, there is a series of obstacles, and the bigger the goal, the bigger the obstacles. Your decision to be, have and do something out of the ordinary entails facing difficulties and challenges that are out of the ordinary as well. Sometimes your greatest asset is simply your ability to stay with it longer than anyone else.”~ Brian Tracy

“It does not matter how slowly you go so long as you do not stop. ” ~ Confucius

“This is ten percent luck, twenty percent skill, Fifteen percent concentrated power of will, Five percent pleasure, fifty percent pain, And a hundred percent reason to remember the name!” ~ Fort Minor lyrics

Puget Sound Classic 5K and 10K

Published on August 10, 2011 in Uncategorized and Walks & Runs. 0 Comments

September 25, 2011

Start/Finish at Reeves Middle School Track – Olympia

8AM 5K Start; 9AM 10K Start (Runners must qualify to run the 10K.)

5K: $25 before Sept. 10, $30 after.
10K: $35 before Sept. 10, $40 after.

Register on-line at Active.com or by mail.

Join us for the first annual Puget Sound Classic 5K & 10K. There will be CASH PRIZES for the top three male and female finishers in the 10K. 5K is open to the public. Each runner will receive a commemorative t-shirt. Course is scenic and TOUGH! Views of Puget Sound… beautiful!

*A benefit for S.A.F.E. and Feline Friends.*
More Info: http://www.guerillarunning.com/Puget_Sound_Classic.html

March for Babies, Diabetes Expo, Group Health Commute Challenge!

Published on April 28, 2011 in Bike Rides, Community-Building, Health & Human Service and Walks & Runs. 1 Comment

We’ll be out in force this Saturday…

Help the babies! We’ll be supporting March of Dimes at two March for Babies events. The Pierce County walk (6-mile course) will be right near the Tacoma Dome and the Greater Puget Sound walk (3-mile course) will be at the Seattle Center. Our Group Health teams will be walking in the events and we’ll also have  a Group Health ”check-point” along each route where walkers can grab an Ouch Pouch. The events begin around 8:30 a.m.
Thanks to all of our staff members who are getting out there to burn some calories and support a great cause!
I mean…look at this little guy! :)

Diabetes Awareness! We are also a major sponsor of the American Diabetes Association Diabetes Expo at the Washington State Convention & Trade Center. We’ll be hosting the Generations Zone – promoting healthy aging. It’s an amazing event that typically draws over 5,000 people. Demonstrations, giveaways, education, exercise, eye-checks, dancing and more! Stop by and come say hi at the Group Health area. We’ll be giving away Ouch Pouches and green reusable bags. Hours are 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Here are some additional highlights for the Group Health Generations Zone:
- Our own Dr. Sascha Dublin will be presenting on Healthy Aging at 9:30 a.m.
- Marcia Mitchell will be talking through Medicare 101 at 10:15 a.m.
- Silver Sneakers demo at 12:30 p.m.!
- Eye Care will be providing free eye screenings all day

Did we mention the Ouch Pouches and reusable bags??? :)


Lastly…

Get on your bike! Monday is the first day of the Group Health Commute Challenge! Have YOU signed up???

Torchlight 5K run/walk and 8K run

Published on April 11, 2011 in Looking for teammates! and Walks & Runs. 0 Comments

A Group Health Team has been organized at the Capitol Hill Campus to participate in the Torchlight 5K walk/run and 8k run on July 30th at 6:30pm at the Seattle Center. The race is run right before and follows the same route as the SeaFair Torchlight parade. The entry fee is $25 and goes to The Ronald McDonald House Charity. All participants will be wearing Group Health T-shirts. We have around 60 people interested in being on our team but we would love to have more people. So feel free to join us. For information regarding the event please send me an email: rich.marcus@ghc.org. I will provide you with all the information. I will also be the contact for getting you GHC shirt to wear for the race.

More information on the event also coming soon on the Group Health Fitness Network!

Introducing the Group Health Fitness Network!

Published on April 6, 2011 in Bike Rides, Community-Building, Dragon Boat/Rowing, Looking for teammates!, Soccer, Total Health, Triathlons, Updates and Walks & Runs. 2 Comments

You’ve probably heard the buzz around town. Mentions of a new website…whispers of registration discounts…murmurs of training and nutrition tips…a comprehensive list of ALL Group Health-sponsored fitness activities.  In one place.

  • One stop shopping.
  • Group Health membership saves you bucks.
  • Full engagement in your personal health journey through these cool event options.

Introducing… The Group Health Fitness Network, officially launched this week.

Check out the new web site. You can see stories, news, and a list of all events (phase two of the event calendar goes live after April 15th.) Find an event you like, and fill your “shopping cart” with the benefits and discounts that float your boat.  Once you submit the benefit packages/discounts you are interested in, you will receive an email that includes your discount codes and directs you to the actual registration pages.

Then, you come back here to post about your involvement, fundraising, and team recruiting! :)

Get moving and get connected through the Group Health Fitness Network.
(And don’t forget to log your Total Health points!)

Running the Chicago Marathon for Team LUNGevity!

Published on February 14, 2011 in Looking for teammates!, Uncategorized and Walks & Runs. 1 Comment Tags: .
I am very excited to announce that I will be running the Chicago Marathon in October for Team LUNGevity – to help increase awareness and fund research for lung cancer.  A disease that is seriously underfunded,  misunderstood – and even stigmatized.

About 6 years ago my dad  was diagnosed with advanced stage lung cancer, he never smoked. Our family was blindsided.  He lived for only 18 months after diagnoses.  Prior to his diagnosis he was an above average healthy and active man.  He was only 59 when he died.

I am here to advocate for better early detection methods and treatment options – so no one has to die from lung cancer.
I have set a goal to raise at least $1000 for this cause. And, I’m hoping you are willing to help support me in my efforts.  I would like to invite you to please take a moment to check out my personal fundraising page here:
The Statistics:
  • Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death, regardless of gender or ethnicity.
  • Lung cancer impacts one in 14 Americans and kills more than breast, prostate, colon, ovarian, non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, and melanoma cancers combined.
  • More Americans die each year of lung cancer than of colon, breast, pancreatic, and prostate cancers combined.
  • Lung cancer kills almost two times as many women as does breast cancer. Lung cancer kills more than three times as many men as does prostate cancer.
  • About 65% of all new lung cancer diagnoses are among people who have never smoked or are former smokers.
  • Lung cancer accounts for 15% of all new cancer diagnoses but 28% of all cancer deaths.

Source: LUNGevity Foundation

Time to get UP and get OUT!

Published on February 3, 2011 in Community-Building, Health & Human Service, Looking for teammates! and Walks & Runs. 1 Comment

Spring is coming and it’s time to make some plans to get OUTSIDE! Group Health is sponsoring a ton of events this spring – surely you can pick a few to join! Here’s a quick preview:

Beat the Bridge! One of our major sponsorships in 2011 is the  Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation’s Beat the Bridge event on May 15th. We’ll be the medical sponsor, have a marketing booth AND have several teams participating. Our own Debbie Huntington is serving as Event Chair this year. Yay Debbie!  If you want to participate (be a team captain, volunteer, join a team) click here!

March for Babies! Premature birth is the leading cause of newborn death and many lifelong disabilities. You can help the March of Dimes fight prematurity by taking steps in March for Babies! Join other Group Health staff members raising money and walking for this important cause. If you want to participate, click here!

Relay for Life! Has Cancer touched you or a loved one? Join your fellow Group Health staff members in raising money and walking at one of the various American Cancer Society Relay for Life events around the region. If you want to participate, click here!

Volunteer as a Running Buddy

Published on November 2, 2010 in Walks & Runs. 0 Comments Tags: , , , .

Girls on the Run of Puget Sound is a non-profit organization whose mission is to use the power of running to educate and prepare girls for a lifetime of self-respect and healthy living. During the 10 week character building program girls (Age 8-11) are participating in lessons on subjects such as nutrition, cooperation with others, consequences of bullying and gossiping, individual values and choices, community service, along with training to run their first 5k.

Girls on the Run is a volunteer based organization. Their most immediate need at the moment is volunteers for Running Buddies, who can accompany, encourage and mentor these young girls and cheer them across the finish line of the 5K “graduation event.” It’s not a big time commitment, but it makes a big difference!

The participation of Group Health staff members would be so exciting for the girls, and I know that having the support of a sponsor would be such a positive experience for them. Please consider contributing to their sense of accomplishment by signing up volunteer!

Please visit www.girlsrun.org/runningbuddy/ for more information about this program, as well as the Girls on the Run organization. If you have questions or would like to sign up as a volunteer, please feel free to contact Chelsea Hodgson, Running Buddy Coordinator, at chelsea@girlsrun.org or 206-528-2118. (Or you can contact Katie McCarthy, Group Health employee and Girls on the Run board member.)

This fall Group Health is sponsoring the Madrona School in SeaTac and giving any and every girl the chance find their voice and stand up for their values. There is a big need to find running buddies in south King County so any help would be great!

You can also participate in the Girls on the Run 5k Saturday, Dec. 4 at Seward Park. The theme is Super Heroes! Go here http://www.girlsrun.org/gotr5k.html to sign up and join the Group Health team “Group Health Super Heroes.” Contact Katie McCarthy about a fancy super hero cape and Group Health T-shirts.

Jingle Bell Walk/Run 2010

Published on October 12, 2010 in Looking for teammates! and Walks & Runs. 0 Comments

We are looking for team members to part-take in a 5k walk/run for the Arthritis Foundation with the Group Health team – “Group Health Jinglers”.

What: Jingle Bell Walk/Run 2010
When: December 12, 2010
Where: Downtown Seattle – Westlake Center
Etc: Dress up in bells, reindeer antlers, Santa hats or elf shoes, let’s Jingle All The Way

There is a $25 registration fee, but you get a really cool tee shirt and it’s going to aid in funding research.

If you’re interested in participating please contact Arianna Abramczyk.