Topeka Public Schools USD 501

Approved Activities

IBB Committee compiled approved activities lists  - Updated May 15, 2012

APPROVED:

• January 23, 2012
  ZUMBA class at Midland Care.  Every Monday and Wednesday, beginning January 23.  Contact Susan Christensen at zumba.by.susan@gmail.com .  You will need a copy of your “punch card” or confirmation from Susan to attach to your CPP form.
• March 17, 2012
  St. Patrick's Day Road Race in Manhattan.  Fore information, go to www.LetsGoRun.com (USATF certified)
• March 18 – May 12, 2012
  Walk Kansas! A team-based program that will help you and others lead a healthier life. Join the program and be more active with friends and family, make better nutrition choices and walk away your stress.  For information, go to www.walkkansas.org.
• March 25, 2012
  10th Annual God's Country Off-Road Duathlon, Lawrence, Kansas
  Long course is 3.1 mile run, 18 mile bike and 3.1 mile run.  Short course is 2 mile run and 9 mile bike.  Start time is 10:00 a.m. at Lawrence River Trails.  River Trails entrance is the park located off 8th street near the levee.  Entry fee is $35 for early entry and $45 on race day.  For more information, go to www.trifind.com/re_65976/10AnnualGodsCountryOffRoadDuathlon.html. 
• March 31, 2012
  Clinton Lake Dam Run in Lawrence.  Contact Duane Peterson at 785-832-7940. (USATF certified)
• April  1, 2012
  Brew to Brew Run, April 1, 2012, www.brewtobrew.com for information.  You will need a copy of your completed registration attached to your Cafeteria Plan Participation Form.
• April 5, 2012
  Lowman Hill Elementary Family Fun & Fitness Night.  6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.  Contact Scott Starbuck at Lowman Hill with questions
• April 7, 2012
  2012 Run For Life.  For information, contact dave.provorse.washburn.edu
• April 14, 2012
  Eisenhower Marathon in Abilene.  For information, www.marathonguide.com or www.eisenhowermarathon.com (USATF certified)
• April 14, 2012
  Rock the Parkway in Kansas City, Missouri.  Half marathon/5K.  troy@kcrunningcompany.com  (USATF certified)
• April 14, 2012
  Amy Schutter Memorial Run in Wamego, Kansas.  5K/10K  sjeckstein@hotmail.com
• April 14, 2012
  Heritage Christian School 5K & 1 Mile Run/Walk.  Contact www.hcstopeka.org for more information
• April 15, 2012
  Ronald McDonald House Charities 5K Walk & Run.  For information, call 785-235-6852
• April 17, 2012
  Bishop Elementary Bulldog Block Walk.  4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.  Call Bishop at 438-4390 for more information.
• April 20, 2012
  Farley 5K and Obstacle Course Fun Run at Farley Elementary School.  Contact Kielyn Smith at 221-1252 or kielyn.smith@gmail.com for more information.  Registration and participation must be documented.
• April 21, 2012
  Garmin Marathon at the Land of Oz in Olathe, Kansas.  half marathon or 5K  aarnold@olathe.org (USATF certified) 
• April 22, 2012
  Kansas Half Marathon 5k?10K/Half Marathon.  For information, www.runlawrence.org/races.html
• April 28, 2012Hilltop Hustle 5K in Lawrence, Kansas.  hilltop@ku.edu (USATF certified)
  April 28, 2012  St. Francis Health Center hosts National Day of Dance for Your Health.  Held at Lee Arena on he Washburn University campus from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.  RSVP at 888-365-0440 or www.stfrancistopeka.org (click on health classes)
• April 29, 2012
  36th Annual Johnson's Wichita Half Marathon. For information, go to http://wichitahalfmarathon.com
• May 4, 2012
  4th annual Meadows Elementary Fit Day and All School Fun, Run/Walk.  Contact Brenda Wagemaker at 235-2467 or Lisa Regnier at 232-4817
• May 4, 2012
  March of Dimes 4-mile walk at Gage Park.  Registration begins at 5:00 p.m., start time is 6:00 p.m.  Fore more information and to register, go to the March of Dimes website or call 228-0084
• May 5, 2012
  Zumbathon Charity Event at First Baptist Church at 3033 SW MacVicar from 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.  Registration begins at 10:00 a.m.  Great music and dancing for a great cause.  A $10 donation with all proceeds going to Midland Care Connection.
• May 12, 2012 
  "Send the Scots to Scotland: 5K Walkathon from 9:00 a.m. - Noon at the Highland Park High School Track (2424 SE California)
• May 12, 2012
  Daddy's Girls 5K Walk For Purity at the Highland Park High School soccer field beginning at 9:00 a.m.  For more information, contact Telisa Haggerty at 785-969-0491
• May 26, 2012
  Germanfest 3.1 mile Brat Trot at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church parking lot beginning at 8:00 a.m. 
• June 1, 2012
  Relay for Life of Shawnee County/Topeka.  For information, go to www.relayforlife.com
• June 9, 2012
  Walk to End Alzheimers”, June 9, 2012.  For more information contact bwalker1@topeka.k12.ks.us or bwalker44@cox.net .
• June 16, 2012
  3rd Annual Whisper Walk.  For information, www.whisperwalktopeka.org
• November 24, 2012
  7th Annual Miracle on Kansas Avenue Rescue Run.  Contact Tony Estes at 785-213-1727

Other activities:

• Herbalife Weight Loss Challenge - can be used once if only doing the Herbalife weight loss products (like Weight Watchers).  If you do the challege using exercise along with the weight loss products, you can it as long as you use the entire weight loss challenge and track it on your personal physical activity log.
• Rivermiles Activities as follows:  Kawiloween Klassic, October , 20 miles on the Kansas River (Manhattan to Wamego); Missouri River 340, July/August, 340 miles on the Missouri River (KC to St. Charles in 88 hours or less); Gritty 50, June/July, 50 miles on the Kansas River (Lawrence to KC); Kawnivore 100, June, 100 miles on the Kansas River (Manhattan to Lawrence).  Contact www.Rivermiles.com .  You will need a copy of your completed registration for any of these activities to turn in with your Cafeteria Plan Participation Form.
• Dance for 100 Days with Kirstie Alley – www.contactmusic.com/news/kirstie-alley-to-dance-for-100-days - you may use this and keep track on your Personal Activity Log.
• Kansas Area Health & Wellness Committee “Walk to Jerusalem” activity. Record on your Personal Activity Log. 
• Nutrisystem – counts only one time for one activity for the year.
• Line Dancing at HPHS.  Contact Coleen Floberg at HPHS. Line dancing for several times a month.  This will count for one activity.  You will need documentation that you are a participant.
• Just Move It, at the 1^st Christian Church.  Walk to Leslie Sansone videos, 3 miles, stretching and cool down.  Contact Shirley Williams at swilliam@topeka.k12.ks.us for more information.  You will keep your walking logged on your Personal Activity form.
• Tennis League for adults (USTA League), contact Kurt Davids at kdavids@topeka.k12.ks.us for more information.  A copy of your registration documenting your participation will be needed to attach to your CPP form.
• Weight Watchers – counts only one time for one activity for the year.
• Blended for Better Health – www.blendedforbetterhealth.com/ksstar/index.html . Counts for one activity for one time only for the year.
• Quincy’s Group Workout using Jullian Moore’s Biggest Loser techniques.  Contact Audrey Miller at Quincy for more information.  Keep track on your Personal Activity Log and have a signed participation form to attach to your CPP form.
• The Natatorium at Hummer Sports Park is open for free swimming for TPS staff at these times:  Monday-Thursday, 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. & 5:00-6:30 p.m.; Fridays, 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.  Closed on weekends.  Keep track of your swimming on your Personal Activity Log.
• Suggestion: people can walk at the Washburn Petro Center.  Many people do this after work and on weekends.  Use your Personal Activity Log to keep track of your walking.
• People who participate in the Healthy Steps sponsored by Stormont Vail Health Care at the West Ridge Mall cannot use the participation in this activity as an aprove health insurance requirement, but you can keep track of your walking participation on your individual personal physical activity log.