Team Whiteman steps through winter

Published Jan. 5, 2012
By Senior Airman Nick Wilson
509th Bomb Wing Public Affairs

WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. -- During the winter months, people tend to get lazy and less energetic with their physical training, according to the 509th Medical Operations Squadron Health and Wellness Center staff.

To sustain fitness habits throughout the winter, the HAWC encourages Team Whiteman to join the "Stepping/Running Through the Winter" program.

In its fifth year, Stepping/Running Through the Winter, which began Dec. 1, 2011, and runs through Feb. 20, encourages people to become more physically active throughout the winter season.

"The event provides community awareness of fitness and encourages individuals not to let their fitness go by the wayside," said Stephanie Fraley, 509th MDOS HAWC dietician. "Keeping fitness on the forefront of our thinking will help prevent weight gain and prevent individuals from falling behind on their fitness routine."

In years prior, the Stepping/Running Through the Winter was more of a contest than an event. Instead of focusing on who can take the most steps or run the most miles in a 12 week period, this year's event is more participation oriented.

Individuals will receive incentives when they achieve a certain number of miles once the event is finished.