WELCOME
Thank you for participating in Buehler YMCA’s
“Average Joe” Month of Movement and Fun
We'd love to hear about your favorite Average Joe and or YMCA experience
It is our hope that this program will help create a sense of fun and excitement around your individual and/or family activities, and possibly introduce you to new ways of staying active. This very unique cross-training program allows individuals and families the opportunity to complete the equivalent of a full triathlon, which is a 2.5 mile swim, 112 mile bike, and a 26.2 mile run from February 15th to March 15th, 2010.
The Twist
A traditional triathlon consists of one person swimming, biking and running in all events. We’ve added a few little twists to make the “Average Joe” Triathlon more interesting and accommodating for everyone. The events in the “Average Joe” can be completed by one person, shared among an entire family or even a group of friends.
Also, besides the conventional ways of completing the events, we’ve also added some additional activities that can be counted toward your triathlon mileage. Check out some of the fun activities that are included:
Activities
| Activities | Miles Earned |
| 1 hour water aerobics | 5 |
| ½ hour of family fun in the “small pool” | 3 |
| ½ hour of family fun on the basketball courts | 3 |
| Swimming class | 3 |
| Spin class | 10 |
| Any hour-long Health & Fitness Class (Energy Mix, A.M. Fitness, Yoga, etc.) | 3 |
| Two classes worth of Group Power class | 12 |
| Two classes worth of Group Centergy | 12 |
| All the cardio equipment will count | Actual mileage |
Double Mile & Shirt Reward Days
Tuesday, March 2 and Wednesday, March 3, 2010 is the half way point, which means it's DOUBLE MILE DAYS. As a reward for making it to the half way point, any activity you do on these two days is worth double miles. If you are one of the first 200 registered, you can also pick up your Average Joe shirt at the Our Family Magazine table, which will be located in the Lobby from 8-11am and 4:30-6:30pm on both days.
Triple Mile Days
If you attend one of the two special events listed below, please give yourself an extra bonus of TRIPLE MILES. Good health pays off!
| Event | Place | Description | Date | Time | Miles Earned |
| Eating Right | Whole Foods Market Palatine | Free Better Health Demo for all Avg. Joe Participants | February 25 |
6:30-7:30 pm |
5 x 3 =18 |
| Cooking Demo (special) | Whole Foods Market Palatine | Free Cooking Demo for all Average Joe participants | March 11 |
6:30-7:30 pm |
5 x 3 =18 |
Wrap-Up Celebration
At the end of the Average Joe, all participants who finish are invited to celebrate and
revel together on Thursday, March 18, 2010 here at Buehler from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the
State Room. We will go over some of the highlights of the Average Joe, enjoy some
healthy snacks from Whole Foods Market Palatine, mini massages courtesy of Elements Therapeutic Massage of Palatine and more. If you plan on joining us for the wrap up celebration,
please contact Bill Kelly at 847.359.5217 or Becki Suthers at 847.410.5218.
Average Joe Support Materials
Complete 2010 Average Joe Month of Movement and Fun Informational Packet
2010 Average Joe Month of Movement & Fun Mileage Tracker Chart
2010 Average Joe Month of Movement & Fun Flier
We'd love to hear about your favorite Average Joe and or YMCA experience
The 2010 Average Joe Month of Movement & Fun is proudly sponsored by:
