Fort Leonard Wood fun run/walk for civilian workforce was a great success

Photo By Nicole Black | Col. Gretchen Cadwallader cheered civilian runners and walkers on during the 5K fun run/walk held, May 6, at Fort Leonard Wood. The walk was held to promote healthy lifestyles and further enhance esprit de corps among the Maneuver Support Center of Excellence and civilian workforce.  

FORT LEONARD WOOD, MO, UNITED STATES

05.06.2011

Story by Marti Yoshida 

Fort Leonard Wood Public Affairs Office

FORT LEONARD WOOD, Mo. – Maj. Gen. David Quantock, commanding general of the Maneuver Support Center of Excellence and Fort Leonard Wood, held a 5K Fun Run/Walk from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m., May 6, on Gammon Field. The walk was held to promote healthy lifestyles and further enhance esprit de corps among the Maneuver Support Center of Excellence and civilian workforce at Fort Leonard Wood.

Quantock led the 5K run, and Dr. Rebecca Johnson, deputy to the commanding general, Maneuver Support Center of Excellence and Fort Leonard Wood led the 5K walkers.

Non-commissioned officers from the NCO Academy called military cadence during the run.

Quantock provided opening remarks before the runners and walkers hit the trail.

"We have the greatest civilian workforce in the world here at Fort Leonard Wood--and it's important that you stay healthy--you are our foundation," Maj. Gen. Quantock said.

Dr. Johnson concluded the event and urged participants to consider four steps to getting and staying healthy for a lifetime to include: eating right; avoiding/reducing pre-processed, fast foods and foods with chemical preservatives; getting enough sleep; and exercise.

As walkers and runners left Gammon field, many commented that they hope this becomes a more routine event.

• Date Taken: 05.06.2011
• Date Posted: 05.09.2011 09:50
• Story ID: 70102
• Location: FORT LEONARD WOOD, MO, US