May is Marathon Month!
Accumulate miles during the whole month of May. A full marathon (26.2 miles) is less than a mile per day, but if that feels like too much, choose the half marathon (13.1 miles) instead!
Walk Across Tennessee
Walk Across Tennessee is an 8-week walking program for teams of eight people. The teams will have a friendly competition to see who can log the most miles walking, jogging, biking, dancing or other types of physical activity.
Current Challenge is September 6 to October 31, 2021
- Form a team of 4 and create a unique team name
- Designate a team captain.
- Each team member will complete the individual registration: Individual Registration
Check in on Facebook! Healthier Robertson County
Healthier Tennessee
Healthier Tennessee is a statewide initiative to increase the number of Tennesseans who are physically active for at least 30 minutes five times a week, promote a healthy diet and reduce the number of people who use tobacco products. Find out how you can engage your workplace and place of worship or sign up for tips and ideas on how to be a healthier YOU!
Contact Information
Lauren Patterson
Extension Agent I
Phone: 615-384-7936
Email: lpatte20@tennessee.edu
Maintain, Don’t Gain
Maintain, Don’t Gain is a NEW challenge for 2019! This holiday weight maintenance challenge is November 24, 2019- January 10, 2020.
t’s time to sign up for the Maintain, Don’t Gain Healthy Holiday Challenge! New Dates Coming Soon for Holiday Season 2020!
What is the Maintain, Don’t Gain! Healthy Holiday Challenge?
This holiday season, the only thing that should be “stuffed” is the turkey. Many Americans gain between 1 and 5 pounds each holiday season. While it might not sound like much, most people never manage to lose those extra pounds. You are invited to join the UT Extension Maintain, Don’t Gain! Healthy Holiday Challenge. Rather than focusing on trying to lose weight, this FREE seven-week challenge provides you with strategies and resources to help maintain your weight throughout the holiday season.
This year’s Holiday Challenge Includes
- Weekly email newsletters
- Weekly Challenges
- Healthy Holiday recipes
- Fun, fitness ideas
- Family activities
- Nutrition information
- Ways to save money
- Support through a private Facebook community
- Free or discounted use with partnering fitness facilities
- Prizes!
Only registered participants will have access to the discounted fitness opportunities and only during the duration of the challenge.