People's Health Day Pictures - July 30th, 2011
Where: Race from Georgia Tech to Piedmont Park & Festival in the Park
When: Saturday, July 30, 2011 at 9:00am
When: Saturday, July 30, 2011 at 9:00am
People's Health Day 5k Race ResultsThank you to everyone for joining us for People's Health Day! We appreciate all the support from the racers, visitors, volunteers, sponsors, vendors, and all those behind the scenes that helped to turn the event into a success! Click here for the results of the 5k race. We are already excited to see everyone at the next event!
Overview
The first annual People’s Health Day was held in Atlanta, GA on July 30, 2011. The cause works to raise awareness for the importance of health and the connection between mind and body. The event shows people how to improve upon their health in natural and preventative ways by educating healthier lifestyles that encourage nutrition, exercise, mental and physical health. The event suggests that as a basic human need, health must be improved upon to reach one's true potential.
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Piedmont Park - Atlanta, Georgia
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Features
• 5k Race: Running & Walking
• Healthy Food Purchasing 101
• Organic meals and fresh produce from local farms & vendors
• Nutrition-Body Connection: Learn how specific nutrients benefit different functions in the body
• Proper exercise techniques demonstrations, including stretching, running & strength training
• Kids games, including exercise demonstrations, mini races and flag football
• Contests, Raffles, and Giveaways for local health-conscious businesses
• Live music & speakers throughout the day
Everyone is invited to join in on the festivities and encouraged to sign up for the 5k run/walk. Admission to the event is free and open to all ages, and food & merchandise tickets will be available for purchase during the event.
• Healthy Food Purchasing 101
• Organic meals and fresh produce from local farms & vendors
• Nutrition-Body Connection: Learn how specific nutrients benefit different functions in the body
• Proper exercise techniques demonstrations, including stretching, running & strength training
• Kids games, including exercise demonstrations, mini races and flag football
• Contests, Raffles, and Giveaways for local health-conscious businesses
• Live music & speakers throughout the day
Everyone is invited to join in on the festivities and encouraged to sign up for the 5k run/walk. Admission to the event is free and open to all ages, and food & merchandise tickets will be available for purchase during the event.
Course Map
- Start at Home Park, north of GA Tech
- Right on Calhoun St NW
- Left on State St NW
- Right on 11th St NW
- Right on Atlantic Dr NW
- Left on 10th St NW
- Right on Fowler St NW
- Left on 5th St NW
- Right on W. Peachtree St NW
- Left on 5th St NE
- Left on Myrtle St NE
- Right on 10th St NE
- Enter Piedmont Park on sidewalks around The Meadow
- Finish on walkway west of The Meadow field in Piedmont Park for PHD all-day festival
- Right on Calhoun St NW
- Left on State St NW
- Right on 11th St NW
- Right on Atlantic Dr NW
- Left on 10th St NW
- Right on Fowler St NW
- Left on 5th St NW
- Right on W. Peachtree St NW
- Left on 5th St NE
- Left on Myrtle St NE
- Right on 10th St NE
- Enter Piedmont Park on sidewalks around The Meadow
- Finish on walkway west of The Meadow field in Piedmont Park for PHD all-day festival
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PHD - Schedule of Events
7:45am - Registration Start at Home Park, north of GA Tech Campus. Runners will receive timer chips and bibs.
8:45am - Registration Close (please arrive early) 9:00am - 5k Race Start 10:30am - People's Health Day Introduction & Awards Ceremony 11:00am - 3:00pm - Kids Games: Cardio Kids 11:00am - 3:00pm - Meet CJ the Workout Kid 12:00pm - 2:00pm - Featured Band: AM83 2:00pm - Speaker: Neil Taylor - "The Organic Farmer Perspective" 3:00pm - Speaker: Sonali Sadequee- "A Nutritious Lifestyle" 4:00pm - End of People's Health Day! Thanks for coming! |
People's Health Day Supporters
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