Superintendent’s Fitness Challenge and Imagine Learning Sponsor Wasatch Back Ragnar Relay Teams

Utah State Superintendent of Public Instruction Larry K. Shumway running the 2012 Wasatch Back Ragnar Relay

The Utah State Office of Education entered a team of 12 educators and education partners in the 2012 Wasatch Back Ragnar Relay Race. The team took the name “Occam’s Racers” and the motto: “It’s simple. Just run.” The Wasatch Back is a 192-mile relay race with teams of 12 racers. The USOE team was one of seven teams of Utah educators whose entry was made possible through a partnership with USOE and Imagine Learning. The Ragnar Relay was one of three events organized for the Superintendent’s Fitness Challenge. . . . → Read More

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

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

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

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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 more about three events planned for educators in conjunction with the Superintendent’s Fitness Challenge. . . . → Read More

Fitness Matters, Wellness Works! Exercise for Body and Mind

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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 Fitness Matters, Wellness Works! post, read how exercise improves your body and mind. . . . → Read More