9.6.2022 HCC 5K Challenge Race Newsletter

Welcome to the third 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 Health Happy Hour

September 13, 5:00 – 6:30 p.m. is the Healthy Happy Hour. Located in Duncan Hall (DH) 100, everyone is invited to attend the event featuring 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.

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!

Course Run Previews: Monday, September 26, and Monday, October 3, 2022, at 5:30 p.m. The group will start and finish in the Quad.

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.

Skilled Immigrant Program

The Skilled Immigrant Program provides foreign-educated professionals training on networking, interviewing, and navigating the US work environment. HCC prepares these individuals with the skills, knowledge, and tools necessary to make connections and secure professional employment in the United States.

Learn more HERE.

Health and Wellness

When it comes to healthy aging and your diet, there are plenty of mixed up “facts” that need to be unraveled, says Johns Hopkins registered dietitian Kathleen Johnson, M.A., R.D., L.D.N. Here, she separates nutrition fact from fiction.

Learn more HERE .

Michael

Coming from a family of engineers, it's not a shock that Michael is following a similar path. Michael Gonzales' parents are engineers, and so is his older brother. Considering his family background, it's not surprising that he's following a similar path. However, his field of study was never a given, and neither was his choice of college.

Read more HERE

Allen & Shariff MEP Engineering/Project Management

“Education is the gift of a lifetime, and no one can ever take it away from you. I am so thankful for my education.” Shares Zack Shariff, CEO of Columbia-based Allen & Shariff Engineering. Beginning as a mechanical, electrical, and plumbing design firm, the company now designs and manages projects worldwide.

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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