Team Decatur Kick-off is Tonight!!

July 14, 2015 by Leave a comment

Join us for the Team Decatur Kick-off and Health Expo tonight from 5:30 – 7:30 pm at the Decatur Recreation Center. Learn about Team Decatur, Meet Mayor Baskett and Olympian Jeff Galloway and hang out with Doc Broc! Exercise, win prizes, try out Tai Chi and Yoga, get a mini massage, learn about healthy eating and have FUN!! The event tonight kicks off the eight week training program -pick up a schedule of training walks and runs at the event.

Did I mention you may win a great prize??

Here are some folks having fun at the 2014 Kick-off event:

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Team Decatur was formed in 2010 to take part in the KP Corporate Run/Walk 5k held in downtown Atlanta in September. This year’s event will be held on the evening of September 24th. Team Decatur members gather in the team tent at the event and  enjoys food (from Zest) and beverages (from UJoint and Oakhurst Market) after the race. Great time, meet new friends, get exercise and build community. Team Decatur is an exercise in FUN and FITNESS!

More information at wwwdecaturga.com/teamdecatur.

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Team Decatur Kick-off is Tuesday!

July 14, 2014 by Leave a comment

Join Decatur Active Living for the 4th Annual Team Decatur Kick-off and Health Expo at the Decatur Recreation Center on Tuesday, July 15 from 6 – 8 PM.

  • Meet Olympian Jeff Galloway and get some great running tips.
  • Participate in Aerobics with Bobbie Elzey, Jazzercise with Michele Runge, Tai Chi with Steve Dorage and Boot Camp with David Nash
  • Hang out with Doc Broc
  • Take a photo with TapSnap
  • Win Prizes!
  • Visit the Health Expo and learn about exercise and nutrition
  • Pick up a schedule for the eight week run/walk training

Hope to see you tomorrow night!!

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More information about Team Decatur is here.

 

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Team Decatur Kick-off July 15th

July 2, 2014 by Leave a comment

DSC_3512Join Team Decatur and Get Active!

On July 15th attend the Team Decatur Kickoff Event at the Decatur Recreation Center, 6 – 8 pm.

Join Mayor Baskett and Race Director and Olympian Jeff Galloway for this fun event which kicks off the free eight week training program offered through September 10.

• Health and Fitness Expo featuring local businesses sharing information on getting and keeping fit and nutrition.
• Wear fitness clothes to participate in fun activities including Jazzercise, Tai Chi, Aerobics and more.
• Drawings for prizes including free fitness classes, gift certificates and more
• Get information on Team Decatur, the running and walking group formed to participate in the Kaiser Permanente Run/Walk 5k. This is our fourth year!
• A special appearance by Doc Broc!
• Meet Olympian Jeff Galloway
• Learn about “Bright at Night” and receive a free blinkie light to keep you safe.

To join Team Decatur, visit http://www.kpcorporaterunwalk.com and register for the KP Corporate Run/Walk 5k. Be sure to select Team Decatur from the list of corporate teams.

Register for the KP Corporate Run/Walk by August 1 and be entered into a drawing for a Running Camp/Retreat with Jeff Galloway at Blue Mountain Beach, FL.

For more information on Team Decatur visit http://www.decaturga.com/teamdecatur.

Enjoy these photos from last year’s event:

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Bring the whole family. Free. 231 Sycamore Street, Decatur. For more information cheryl.burnette@decaturga.com or 678-553-6541.

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Special Guest Dropped by Team Decatur Social!

April 9, 2014 by Leave a comment

Olympian Jeff Galloway with Stephanie Batson, Mary Olsen and Shane Newton

Olympian Jeff Galloway with Stephanie Batson, Mary Olsen and Shane Newton

 

Team Decatur held its first 2014 social last night at The Corner Pub and attendees were surprised with a visit from former Olympian Jeff Galloway. They asked him questions about their running habits and got some good free advice.

Team Decatur was formed in 2010 to participate in the Kaiser Permanente Corporate 5k held in September in downtown Atlanta. The team had over 200 participants last year. All levels of walkers and runners are welcome. Join us for some exercise and fun! For more information on Team Decatur click here.

Jeff Galloway and Kathy Allen

Jeff Galloway and Kathy Allen

 

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It’s time to register for Team Decatur!! What are you waiting for?

August 6, 2013 by Leave a comment

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It’s time to register for Team Decatur!! What are you waiting for?

Register by August 12th to receive the early bird rate and to ensure that you get a newly designed Team Decatur t-shirt in your size. Also, everyone who registers for the KP Corporate Run Walk under Team Decatur by this date will be registered to win a Beach Retreat Weekend with Jeff Galloway!!

More information at www.decaturga.com/teamdecatur. Or click here to register. Be sure to select Team Decatur as your corporate team.

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Win a FREE Weekend at Jeff Galloway’s Running Retreat!

July 26, 2013 by 1 Comment

Don’t delay- Join Team Deactur by August 12th.

Olympian Jeff Galloway is offering a a chance to wine a FREE Beach Retreat on the Florida panhandle, near Seaside. In order to be entered into the drawing, you must register for the KP Corporate Run/Walk and select Team Decatur as your team by August 12th. Info on the weekend is here.  

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“Jeff Galloway’s Weekend Running Camp / Running Retreat in Blue Mountain, FL, a small settlement about 20 minutes east of Destin. Our property is about a three-minute jog from the beach and a three-minute jog to a system of wonderful trails. There is a swimming pool on the property for relaxing and cooling off after a run/walk (or instead of a run/walk). Enjoy the beach, running/walking on an extensive trail system and the usually great weather!”

For information on Team Decatur, how to join and register for the KP Corporate Run/Walk, click here.

So, what are you waiting for??

 

 

 

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Team Decatur Kick-off July 22 – Staying Active in Decatur

July 16, 2013 by Leave a comment

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Join Decatur Active Living on Monday, July 22 for the fourth annual Team Decatur Get Active Kickoff. This year’s event will be held in the newly renovated Decatur Recreation Center located at 231 Sycamore Street from 6 – 8pm.

  • Meet Olympian Jeff Galloway and learn about his running programs.
  • Enter a FREE drawing to win prizes like gift certificates, a weekend retreat with Jeff Galloway, free classes, and more.
  • Participate in Jazzercise, Afridancercise, NIA Dance, Zumba and more.
  • Visit the Health and Wellness Expo for information on staying healthy and fit, as well as receive mini-massages and hula-hoop!

To register for Team Decatur, visit www.kpcorporaterunwalk.com and register for the KP Corporate Run/Walk to be held on September 12 in downtown Atlanta. Be sure to select Team Decatur from the pull down list of companies. All Team Decatur members will receive a newly designed Team Decatur dri-fit shirt to wear in the KP event in September.

For more information on Team Decatur, click here.

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Team Decatur: Time to Train

July 25, 2012 by 1 Comment

Michelle from Decatur Jazzercise kept us moving and smiling!

Yesterday’s Team Decatur and Get Active! Atlanta Kickoff Event was so much fun! We did Jazzercise, Afridancercise, and NIA Dance. There was a lot of information on staying fit and healthy in the Health Expo, and we tried to stay cool after all this exercise by standing by the Fire Department’s Misting Trailer.

Time to Train!
So, now it is time to start training for the Kaiser Permanente Corporate 5K in September. A few of us began this morning wtih a brisk walk around Decatur beginning at Beacon Hill Center.  Join us for one or all of the FREE walk or run training sessions: visit www.decaturga.com/teamdecatur for the training schedule.

Mayor Bill Floyd and Jeff Galloway welcomed attendees and talked about the importance of staying fit and healthy.

Register for Team Decatur!
If you haven’t already done so, be sure to register for the KP Corporate Run/walk 5k. Be sure to select Team Decatur from the drop down list. Click here to register.

Afridancercise was lots of fun! You can take classes at Beacon Hill on Mondays and Wednesdays.

Attendees learned NIA Dance from the ladies at Decatur Healing Arts.

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Arrive Early and Chat with Olympian Jeff Galloway

July 23, 2012 by 2 Comments

The Team Decatur Get Active! Kickoff is tomorrow night, Tuesday, July 24 from 6-8pm in Harmony Park in Oakhurst!
The event begins at 6pm, but come early and have an opportunity to meet former Olympian Jeff Galloway. Jeff will be on hand from 5-6pm to meet attendees, sign autographs and give advice on running and staying active.

Don’t miss it!

During the event you will have opportunities to participate in Jazzercise, African Dancing and more!

For more information on Team Decatur and the Kaiser Permanente Corporate Run/Walk 5k click here.

Harmony Park is located at the corner of East Lake Drive And Oakview Road in Oakhurst. Click here for a map.

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Win a Weekend Beach Retreat with Olympic Runner Jeff Galloway!

July 20, 2012 by Leave a comment

Decatur Active Living invites you to the Get Active! Atlanta Kickoff hosted by Team Decatur on Tuesday, July 24th from 6-8pm in Harmony Park. The event kicks off the eight week training program to prepare runners and walkers for the Kaiser Permanente Corporate Run/Walk 5K to be held on September 13th in downtown Atlanta. Team Decatur is proud to host the Kickoff Event and enter a team for the third year in a row.

One lucky attendee will win a Beach Retreat with Olympic Runner Jeff Galloway. The winner will spend a weekend with a small group of walkers and runners in Santa Rose Beach on the Florida Panhandle, near Destin. The gift certificate covers tuition and a room (Value $425).

Subjects the retreat covers include fat-burning, staying motivated, increasing speed and endurance, training for a variety of race lengths, injury prevention and more. All retreat participants receive personalized running/walking evaluation from Mr. Galloway, a running book, individual attention and some meals.

How to win? Come to the Get Active! Atlanta Kickoff hosted and enter the FREE drawing.  The winning name will be drawn during the event. In order to enter the drawing you must have registered for Team Decatur.

 Harmony Park is located in the heart of Oakhurst at the corner of East Lake and Oakview Roads.

See you on Tuesday at the Get Active! Kickoff.

For more information on Team Decatur and to register for the Kaiser Permanente Corporate Run/Walk 5k, visit www.decaturga.com/teamdecatur.

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