March into May 2019 Presented by Annalisa Mazza
Challenge Overview ● March into May 2019 is a 9-week Employee Wellness program in which you can earn points for steps taken. ● The program will run from Friday, March 1 st through Wednesday, May 1 st. ● The average goal of 457,500 steps is based on walking at least 7,500 steps for 61 days. Do not worry too much about that number, we want you to keep moving and track your steps for at least 50 days!
How do I register for the challenge? 1. Go to our Employee Wellness web page. 2. Click on the ‘Long-Term Programs’ tab/button. 3. Click on the “here” embedded link to bring you to the registration form. 4. Complete the registration form by providing your name, email address, and by indicating whether or not you’d like to register as an individual or team. 5. NOTE: You must register by Thursday, February 28th to participate in this challenge.
Okay, I’ve registered. How do I log my steps? • Each registered participant will receive an ‘Employee Wellness Activity Log’ journal. *Note: those who participated in our ‘Fall into Wellness’ challenge will use the same log given to participants in the fall. • At the end of each week or day (personal preference - whichever you think will keep you accountable), you will log your steps taken in your activity log. • Example: • Day 1: 8, 500 steps • Week 1: 80,000 steps • Participants can track their steps using their personal activity tracking device (i.e. Fit Bit, Apple Watch, Garmin, etc.). • If you did not participate in the ‘Fall into Wellness’ challenge, you can pick-up an activity log by emailing Annalisa at amazza2@springfield.edu.
I’ve completed the challenge - how do I submit my steps? • You will submit your ‘Employee Wellness Activity Log’ with your steps tallied for each week, along with your cumulative steps taken. • All activity logs can be given to any of the following staff: • Maureen Naglieri (Administrative Assistant, Campus Recreation) • Kristen Brosius • Anna Mazza (Graduate Assistant) • All activity logs should be submitted no later than Friday, May 10th.
PRIZES! • The top 3 participants with the highest number of total steps will receive prizes. • The top department/team with the highest average step count will a prize. • Participants who submit steps for at least 50 days will also receive a prize.
Need a pedometer? • If you need a pedometer please email me at Amazza2@springfield.edu. • Please note that these are not high end pedometers - we recommend that you use a more reliable tracking device (i.e. Fit Bit, Apple Watch, Garmin, etc.). • Pedometers can be picked up in the Office of Campus Recreation.
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