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MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII - The kickoff of the 101 Days of Summer Program was the Nuupia Ponds Fun Run May 29, which started at the back entrance to the ponds and finished near the physical fitness test starting point by building 1635.
There were nine different units who ran as a formation as well as individuals who ran on their own.
Race participant Kemton Taylor, an Installation Personnel Administration Center Marine, said the race was fun and challenging.
“It started off slow because we were running in formation, but once we broke into individual running it picked up,” said the Kingston, Jamaica, native. “The heat added another level to the run.”
Taylor has run in two other races in the Commanding Officer’s Fitness Series. He plans to run many more and looks forward to the ones in the summer.
“(I’m) looking forward to more runs like these as a group,” Taylor said. “They are a great way to meet people from other units that you don’t get to see during the workday.”
Taylor also said people can see their progress with these races too.
“(These runs) are nice workouts,” Taylor said. “(Running) helps maintain weight and keeps your heart strong.”
Taylor said with this race kicking off the 101 Days of Summer Program, Marines will have better alternatives than getting into trouble.
Beckie Page, the assistant manager at the Semper Fit Center as well as acting Health Promotions coordinator, said there were about 50 more participants this year from last. She said it was a great kick off to the 101 Days of Summer.
She said the program’s various activities are chosen to raise awareness of substance abuse and promote responsible alcohol consumption.
“(In addition to) utilizing programs that share the mission of eliminating illegal drug use and promoting responsible alcohol (drinking it offers) healthy alternatives as a viable option.”
Each 101 Days of Summer event has a point system based on unit participation. Each Fitness series run adds points to a units score. There are also classes provided that Marines can take to get even more points. At the end of the summer program the points are tallied and the first, second and third place winners will get a cash reward that the unit can use at its own discretion.
“I feel that the events and activities within the 101 Days of Summer are an amazing team building opportunity for all units,” Page said. “Witnessing the camaraderie between fellow Marines and Sailors is what teamwork is all about.”
The complete list of 101 Days of Summer events and activities can be found at mccshawaii.com link or contact Page at the Health Promotion office at 254-7636.
| Date Taken: | 05.29.2015 |
| Date Posted: | 06.03.2015 21:12 |
| Story ID: | 165390 |
| Location: | MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII, HI, US |
| Hometown: | KINGSTON, JM |
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