Photo Slideshow: Superintendent’s Fitness Challenge 5K Fun Run

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More than 250 people participated in the first annual Superintendent’s Fitness Challenge 5K Fun Run on Saturday, May 5. The fun run is one of several events organized to promote health and fitness in Utah’s education community. Superintendent of Public Instruction Larry K. Shumway has challenged educators to get fit this school year to improve their health and to provide a good example for Utah’s youth. . . . → Read More

Superintendent’s Fitness Challenge 5K Fun Run is Tomorrow

Superintendent's Fitness Challenge 5K Fun Run Poster

Utah State Superintendent Larry K. Shumway is challenging all members of the educational community to get active and fit during this school year. As part of the FITNESS MATTERS, WELLNESS WORKS Superintendent’s Fitness Challenge, we would like to invite you to participate in a 5K fun run for all interested Utah educators and school staff members. . . . → Read More

Registration Open for Superintendent’s Fitness Challenge 5K Fun Run May 5

Superintendent's Fitness Challenge 5K Fun Run Poster

Utah State Superintendent Larry K. Shumway is challenging all members of the educational community to get active and fit during this school year. As part of the FITNESS MATTERS, WELLNESS WORKS Superintendent’s Fitness Challenge we would like to invite you to participate in a 5K fun run for all interested Utah educators and school staff members. . . . → Read More

Prevention Dimensions Kids’ Day with the Salt Lake Bees Scheduled for May 15

Salt Lake City Bees Mascott and students at Spring Mobile Ballpark for Prevention Dimensions Kids Day 2011

Thousands of fourth, fifth and sixth graders are signed up to attend the annual Prevention Dimensions Kids’ Day baseball game with the Salt Lake Bees at Spring Mobile Ballpark Stadium (formerly Franklin Covey Field) in Salt Lake City. This fun day supports the lessons taught in Utah’s Prevention Dimensions program. This year’s event takes place Tuesday, May 15th. . . . → Read More

Fitness Matters, Wellness Works! Health Resources and Upcoming Events

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Utah State Superintendent Larry K. Shumway is challenging all members of the educational community to get active and fit during this school year. In this edition of Fitness Matters, Wellness Works!, we offer a handful of helpful online health resources and a reminder of two upcoming fun runs in May and a two-day professional development event in Park City. . . . → Read More

Fitness Matters, Wellness Works! Ten Healthy Habits of Centenarians

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Utah State Superintendent Larry K. Shumway is challenging all members of the educational community to get active and fit during this school year. In this edition of “Fitness Matters, Wellness Works!” read about the top healthy habits of centenarians. . . . → Read More

Fitness Matters, Wellness Works! Lace up Your Running Shoes

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Utah State Superintendent Larry K. Shumway is challenging all members of the state’s educational community to get active and fit during this school year. In this edition of Fitness Matters, Wellness Works!, it’s time to start training for the 5K Fun Run to be held at Wheeler Farm on May 5. We’ve put together a training schedule designed to get you in shape for the race. . . . → Read More

Fitness Matters, Wellness Works! Rev Up Your Brain with Exercise

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Utah State Superintendent Larry K. Shumway is challenging all members of the state’s educational community to get active and fit during this school year. In this edition of Fitness Matters, Wellness Works!, learn about the latest reseach on the powerful benefits exercise has on the brain. . . . → Read More

Fitness Matters, Wellness Works! Superintendent’s Challenge Events

Photo of the feet of a group of runners and walkers on an asphalt road

Utah State Superintendent Larry K. Shumway is challenging all members of the state’s educational community to get active and fit during this school year. In this edition of Fitness Matters, Wellness Works!, learn more about three events planned for educators in conjunction with the Superintendent’s Fitness Challenge. . . . → Read More