Up & Moving Group Spotlight

 

PASADENA YMCA

Up and Moving offered to sponsor 100 kids and their parents (or other adult) in the 5k event of the Pasadena Marathon.  It was a huge success!!

The YMCA incorporated fitness education and regular walking into all of their afterschool programs for December, January, and February.

The kids who wanted to participate in the 5k on February 21, 2010 needed the committment of a parent, or other adult, to incorporate regular physical activity into their weekly schedule for these months.  We asked them all to track the recommended 150 minutes/week of moderate exercise.

When race day came, we had a huge crowd of excited kids, parents, friends, and YMCA staff members.  Everyone successfully completed the 5k.  Everyone had a great time and earned those medals and t-shirts.

Perhaps 8 year old Elena M said it best:  "The 5K was awesome.  Me and my dad trained for it.  We walked 1 mile at the Rose Bowl and we did Wii Fit.  It was nice having my dad and everyone from the YMCA there because they gave me support and it was totally fun and awesome!"

Congratulations to all participants!