2017 Polk Fit Challenge Events
DATE / EVENT / TIME / PLACE / LEADERFri 10/6 / Walk Fit Event / 5:30 PM / Stearns Park / Mary Smith
Sat 10/7 / Landrum Run / 8:00 AM / Brookwood Park / Buffy Ashmore
Sun 10/8 / Straw Walk / 2:00 PM / Polk Recreation Complex / Michele Trofatter
Mon 10/9 / Walk With A Doc: Dr. Rees / 7:30 AM / St. Luke’s Hospital / Kathy Woodham
Mon 10/9 / Walking with Ease / 10:00 AM / The Meeting Place / Pam Doty- 894-0001
Mon 10/9 / Tone It Up / 5:30 PM / PRO Physical Therapy / Tammy Warren- 894-0277
Tue 10/10 / Walk Fit Event / 5:30 PM / Harmon Field Track / Tryon SDA – Sarah Rowe 817-3315
Tue 10/10 / Walk Fit Event –DPP / 6:30 PM / St. Luke’s Hospital / Buffy- ,Michele-
Wed 10/11 / Walk Fit Event / 12:00 PM / Stearns Park / Buffy, Michele
Wed 10/11 / Walk Fit Event / 3:00 PM / Harmon Field Track / Tryon SDA – Jamie Grindley (828)817-3825
Wed 10/11 / Walk Fit Event / 5:30 PM / Polk Recreation Complex / Linda Greensfelder
Thur 10/12 / Cross Fit Event / 8:00 AM / Harmon Field – Fitness Trail / Tryon SDA – Mike and Sara Wolff (980)229-5186
Thur 10/12 / Body and Spirit Aerobics / 10:00 AM / Polk County Library / Lorna Rae Dever
Thur 10/12 / FREE GYM DAY- Challenge Participants / ALL DAY / PRO Physical Therapy / POOL NOT INCLUDED
Sat 10/14 / Landrum Run / 8:00 AM / Brookwood Park / Buffy Ashmore
Sun 10/15 / Straw Walk / 2:00 PM / Polk Recreation Complex / Linda Greensfelder
Mon 10/16 / Walking with Ease / 10:00 Am / The Meeting Place / Pam Doty- 894-0001
Mon 10/16 / Tone It Up / 5:30 PM / PRO Physical Therapy / Tammy Warren- 894-0277
Tue 10/17 / Walk Fit Event / 5:30 PM / Harmon Field Track / Tryon SDA – Sarah Rowe- 817-3315
Wed 10/18 / Walk Fit Event / 12:00 PM / Stearns Park / Buffy, Michele
Wed 10/18 / Walk Fit Event / 3:00 PM / Harmon Field Track / Tryon SDA – Jamie Grindley817-3825
Wed 10/18 / Walk Fit Event / 5:30 PM / Polk Recreation Complex / Linda Greensfelder
Thur 10/19 / Cross Fit Event / 8:00 AM / Harmon Field – Fitness Trail / Tryon SDA – Mike and Sara Wolff (980)229-5186
Thur 10/19 / Body and Spirit Aerobics / 10:00 AM / Polk County Library / Lorna Rae Dever
Thur 10/19 / Boot Camp / 12:00 PM / Stearns GYM / Buffy Ashmore
Fri 10/20 / Straw Walk / 8:30 AM / Tryon Fine Arts Center / Marianne Carruth
Sat 10/21 / Landrum Run / 8:00 AM / Brookwood Park / Buffy Ashmore
Sun 10/22 / Straw Walk / 2:00 PM / Polk Recreation Complex / Linda Greensfelder
Mon 10/23 / Walking with Ease / 10:00 AM / The Meeting Place / Pam Doty- 894-0001
Mon 10/23 / Walk Fit Event / 5:30 PM / Polk Recreation Complex / Linda Greensfelder
Mon 10/23 / Tone It Up / 5:30 PM / PRO Physical Therapy / Tammy Warren- 894-0277
Tue 10/24 / Walk Fit Event / 5:30 PM / Harmon Field Track / Tryon SDA – Sarah Rowe -817-3315
Wed 10/25 / Walk Fit Event / 12:00 PM / Stearns Park / Buffy, Michele
Wed 10/25 / Walk Fit Event / 3:00 PM / Harmon Field Track / Tryon SDA – Jamie Grindley -817-3825
Thur 10/26 / Cross Fit Event / 8:00 AM / Harmon Field – Fitness Trail / Tryon SDA – Mike and Sara Wolff (980)229-5186
Thur 10/26 / Body and Spirit Aerobics / 10:00 AM / Polk County Library / Lorna Rae Dever
Thur 10/26 / FREE GYM DAY- Challenge Participants / ALL DAY / PRO Physical Therapy / POOL NOT INCLUDED
Sun 10/29 / Straw Walk / 2:00 PM / Polk Recreation Complex / Karen Goodale
Mon 10/30 / Walking with Ease / 10:00 AM / The Meeting Place / Pam Doty- 894-0001
Mon 10/30 / Tone It Up / 5:30 PM / PRO Physical Therapy / Tammy Warren- 894-0277
Tue 10/31 / Walk Fit Event / 5:30 PM / Harmon Field Track / Tryon SDA – Sarah Rowe -817-3315
Thurs 11/2 / Polk Fit Celebration / 5:30 PM / Stearns Park / Mary, Desiree
Polk Fit Challenge
Description of Activities
Walk Fit- A walking event that will increase the heart rate by incorporating brisk and some uphill walking. Suitable for all fitness levels.
Walking with Ease- A walking event tailored to the senior population or those that may have limited mobility. Suitable for beginner fitness levels.
Walk with a Doc- Same level as Walk Fit, but with an added treat of walking with a local doctor.
Straw Walk- A walking event that encourages a faster pace. A circuit workout for a set period of time and receive a straw for each lap – see how many straws you can collect, and increase number each week. Suitable for all fitness levels.
Fitness Trail Cross Fit- A mix of interval workouts utilizing the great outdoors as a “gym”. Suitable for all fitness levels.
Boot Camp- A total body workout with a mix of intervals and cardio bursts. Suitable for all fitness levels.
Landrum Run- A one mile run with weekly increases. Suitable for beginners and active runners.
Ageless Grace Brain Fitness Program- Exercises based on everyday movements that are natural and organic, focus on the healthy longevity of the body and mind. Suitable for all fitness levels.
Tone it Up- A class that will strengthen and tonemuscles with a complete body workout. The fast pace will also add the cardio element for burning calories.Suitable for all fitness levels.
Location Addresses
Stearns Park – E Mills Street, Columbus
Stearns Gym- 105 N. Peak Street, Columbus
Harmon Field- 299 Harmon Field Rd, Tryon
Polk Recreation Complex- Wolverine Dr., Mill Spring
Brookwood Park – 199 S. Bomar Ave., Landrum
Pro Physical Therapy and Fitness- 60 Shuford Road, Columbus
The Meeting Place – 75 Carmel Lane, Columbus
Polk Middle School- 321 Wolverine Trail, Mill Spring
St. Luke’s Hospital – 101 Hospital Drive, Columbus
Polk County Library- 1289 West Mills Street, Columbus
Tryon Fine Arts- 34 Melrose Ave., Tryon