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The Step-By-Step Challenge
The Nationwide Better Health Columbus Marathon has partnered with the Ohio Wellness Leaders (OWLS) to produce the Step-by-Step Challenge. This program includes the introduction of the Nationwide Better Health Corporate Wellness 5K walk/run and incorporates a beginner through advanced 5K and half marathon training program. It is designed to attract the sedentary associate with a program that will introduce them to running and walking for fitness, but provide advanced runners and walker with a competitive team challenge.
The Step-by-Step Challenge is a team event for central
Download tips from Nationwide Better Health on how to: start a walking program and join a fitness center; hydrate in the heat; make the best food choices; start an exercise regimen; and eat nutrient-rich foods.
Are you a Corporate Wellness Leader interested in getting your associates involved?
Are you a beginner runner or walker interested in learning more about Step-By-Step?
Are you an advanced runner or walker interested in learning more about Step-by-Step?
For more information about the Step-By-Step program contact: Stacy Walters at stacywalters@columbusmarathon.com or Kathleen Williams at kathleenwilliams@columbusmarathon.com.
The Ohio Wellness Leaders is a group of central Ohio corporate health, wellness and fitness professionals (including fitness directors, health promotion professionals and human resources representatives). The OWLs mission is to share best practices within the organization and to support central Ohio businesses in promoting exercise and healthy lifestyles.
Corporate Wellness
Interested in Getting Your Company Involved?
As the Corporate Wellness Director you will receive the training tools and incentives to get your associates excited and ready to participate. You and your team members will receive:
- The Second Sole Step-by-Step Corporate Challenge 5K walking/running training program. This program is designed to inspire your associates to begin training, to simply spend a few minutes walking/running and progress to 30 minutes of exercise by race day!
- A schedule of several group walks/runs at various metro parks
- A Corporate Wellness hotline providing informational tips, injury prevention advice, general health and wellness guidance and educational literature.
- Your team members will have access to a fitness/running/walking “hotline” – i.e., schedule a physician, physical therapist, fitness professional, running coach, wellness coach, dietitian, etc. to answer participant questions ranging from physical therapy, training, diet and nutrition, etc..
- Special clinics on training, injury prevention, diet and nutrition, hydration and general questions
- Specially-designed program technical shirt for all team members
- Shoe fitting sessions and in-store discount to team member at Second Sole
- Special discount on entry fees through September 1
- Other discounts and programs
Getting Your Team Started is Easy!
- Step #1: Team Captain set-up team and team name for Associate Registration – click here
- Step #2: Team Captain receives Team Password via email team registration confirmation from active.com
- Step #3: Team Captain sends password to Associate Team Members
- Step #4: Associate Team Members go to www.columbusmarathon.com. From the Home Page, click on Registration link to register for Corporate Wellness ½ Marathon or 5K. Associate Team Members must have password to register for Corporate Wellness events.
Step-By-Step Divisions
Prizes and Awards based on: a) number of participants on each team – running and walking and b) average time of total team finishers, and c) Corporate Wellness Spirit
- Micro Company Wellness Division: 49 or less associates
- Small Company Wellness Division: 50-99 less associates
- Mid-Market Company Wellness Division: 100–999 associates
- Enterprise Wellness Division: 1000+ associates
Awards and Scoring Structure:
- Winning Team – Based on total participation by division – total winners: 8 (running – 4, walking – 4)
- Winning Team – Fastest Overall Average team time – total winners: 8 (running – 4, walking – 4)
- Winning Team – Best overall Corporate Wellness Spirit – Total winners: 4 each division (winners selected by Wellness Leaders and Marathon Event team)
- Individual Awards – Fastest runner and walker for each division and category – Total winners: 8 (running – 4, walking – 4)
Why is Corporate Wellness Important?
Recent studies show that a physically active employee will cost a company approximately $400 less per month than an inactive employee. (Source: American Journal of Health Promotion). With the rising direct health care costs for corporations, there has been a large focus on how the community can combat this epidemic. The Step-By-Step Challenge is a way to encourage corporate fitness and philanthropy.
Beginner through Advanced Runners or Walkers
If you are interested in participating in the Step-By-Step Program and meeting your fitness goals, then here is what you can expect:
- A generic training program which then can be personalized to meets your fitness goals.
- A program that will allow you to be comfortable and make progress towards your fitness goals at your own pace.
- A no pressure, fun approach with other runners and walkers of equal ability with the same fitness goals
- A schedule of several group walks/runs at various metro parks and training events
- A Step-By-Step hotline giving you access to informational tips, injury prevention advice, training and fitness professionals, physical therapy, diet and nutrition, general health and wellness guidance and educational literature.
- Special clinics on training, injury prevention, diet and nutrition, hydration and general questions
- Specially-designed program technical shirt
- Shoe fitting sessions and in-store discount to team member at Second Sole
- Special discount on entry fees through September 1
- Other discounts and programs
- A fun and exciting experience participating in the 2008 Nationwide Better Health Columbus Marathon weekend!!
Step-By-Step Divisions
Prizes and Awards based on: a) number of participants on each team – running and walking and b) average time of total team finishers, and c) Corporate Wellness Spirit
- Micro Company Wellness Division: 49 or less associates
- Small Company Wellness Division: 50-99 less associates
- Mid-Market Company Wellness Division: 100–999 associates
- Enterprise Wellness Division: 1000+ associates
Awards and Scoring Structure:
- Winning Team – Based on total participation by division – total winners: 8 (running – 4, walking – 4)
- Winning Team – Fastest Overall Average team time – total winners: 8 (running – 4, walking – 4)
- Winning Team – Best overall Corporate Wellness Spirit – Total winners: 4 each division (winners selected by Wellness Leaders and Marathon Event team)
- Individual Awards – Fastest runner and walker for each division and category – Total winners: 8 (running – 4, walking – 4)
Ohio Wellness Leaders
The Ohio Wellness Leaders is group of central Ohio corporate health, wellness and fitness professionals (including fitness directors, health promotion professionals and human resources representatives). The OWLs mission is to share best practices within the organization and to support central Ohio businesses in promoting exercise and healthy lifestyles.
