8.29.2022 HCC 5K Challenge Race Newsletter

Welcome to the second edition of the HCC 5K Challenge Race newsletter. The newsletter includes health and wellness articles, student and sponsor stories, additional details as race day approaches, and training opportunities to assist in your overall fitness.

Don't Miss the Kick-Off Event and Health Happy Hour

TOMORROW, August 30, 5:00- 6:30 p.m. is the Kick-Off event—everyone is welcome and encouraged to invite members of your organization/team. Located in Duncan Hall (DH) 100 the event includes an optional short-run and warm-up by a CA trainer, Tanita scale readings, CA membership registration, Pivot Physical Therapy information, brief remarks, along with lite food, and beverages.

September 13, 5:00 – 6:30 p.m. is the Healthy Happy Hour also located in Duncan Hall (DH) 100, everyone is invited to attend the event, and will feature guest speakers on heart health, mental health, and running/walking tips. Open to all employees of sponsoring companies/organizations. Lite food and beverages will be provided.

Please RSVP by September 6th for the Healthy Happy Hour at foundation@howardcc.edu

Training Opportunities:

Basic Training M/W/F, 6:00 a.m. (Meet at the CA's, Athletic Club, 6435 Beaverkill Road, Columbia)

Group Run/Walk Thursday's 6:00 p.m. (Meet at Feet First, Wilde Lake Village Center, Suite 110)

Virtually Train with the JustMOVE app---anywhere and anytime!

For individuals activating the Columbia Association's 90-complimentary family membership, please visit the CA's website for special programming, gym, and outdoor pool locations and hours.

Engineering Projects and Programs

The Engineering Projects and Programs support the development of future engineers through several exciting learning experiences. Engineering is a field that can significantly impact our future economy and quality of life. Students of HCC’s Engineering courses are getting that opportunity to change the world we live in through hands-on projects, such as Dragon Formula Racing, Engineering Projects, and Robotics, as well as addressing real-world challenges.

Learn more HERE.

Health and Wellness

The lows of depression—dark moods, lack of energy, loss of joy—affect many people at some point in their lifetime. Now a Johns Hopkins review of research suggests meditation deserves a place among the therapies shown to lift mild to moderate depression symptoms.

Learn more HERE.

Dynamic Warm-Up by R2P: Rehab 2 Perform

A dynamic warm-up will focus on full-body movement with multiple muscle groups being worked on at once. When done right, a dynamic warm-up can improve your athletic performance and also help reduce the risk of injury. Dr. Funk breaks down 4 phases of a proper dynamic warm-up that can easily be implemented into your, or a teams, warm-up routine.

Cecilia

The Ambiciones program at HCC guided Cecilia on her path to success. Cecilia Reyes graduated from high school in 2016, unsure of which direction to go next. So, she took a year off and began working, but always with the idea of continuing her education in some fashion. “I had my daughter in 2017 and decided to come back to school for a better future,” Cecilia says.

Read more HERE

Havtech

Havtech had been indirectly involved with HCC for many years through the work they’ve done in support of engineers and contractors that handle the mechanical design, construction and maintenance at the college. They became more directly involved with HCC in support of some of the new construction projects, such as the SET building, by meeting the challenges of making very complex and efficient HVAC systems perform as designed.

Learn more HERE

2022 HCC 5K Challenge Race Sponsors

Shop Local

Save 10% off everything in the store starting 8.22.2022 to Race Day. Feet First is your one-stop-shop for making your 5K training a smashing success. Find shoes, socks, insoles, apparel, recovery, nutrition, gait/foot analysis, and more. Please mention the HCC 5K Race discount at check-out.

HCC Educational Foundation

The HCC Educational Foundation (HCCEF) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization that provides funds to support scholarships and programs that benefit students at Howard Community College. Established in 1978, the HCCEF's mission is to improve lives and create opportunities by funding pathways to student success.

Learn more HERE.

Racing to Raise Money for Student Scholarships!

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