By Douglas H. Stutz, Naval Hospital Bremerton Public Affairs
June 21, 2010 - BREMERTON, Wash. (NNS) -- The Lab Rats PT Group became the first finishers in Naval Hospital Bremerton's Health Promotion 'Walk Across American 396 Miles' aerobic challenge event June 16.
Starting on May 4, Hospital Corpsman Chief Noel Gravina and his team of 10 took 25 days of collective participation mainly tallying individual and group 4-mile runs.
"Exercising is such a part of what we do as hospital corpsmen and Sailors on duty and being involved in an event like this allowed us to get in quality physical training and build cohesion," said Gravina. "Because we had a goal, it also made us more motivated."
The cardiovascular challenge, which encourages participants to simply add up their miles as they walk, run, swim, bike, or any other aerobic activity. The Health Promotion Wellness Center also provided pedometers in the lending library, "It's estimated that 2,000 steps equals approximately one mile, as does 15 minutes of aerobic activity," said Janet Mano, NHB Health Promotion director. "HMC Gravina did a great job of leadership in getting his staff involved."
For their efforts, the Lab Rats PT Group were presented with completion certificates, a commemoration magnet and a rousing well-done and personal congratulation from Capt. Mark E. Brouker, NHB commanding officer.
"Aside from the obvious benefits to our collective health, is there another bonus like maybe a Physical Training warfare device?" quipped a wondering Gravina, adding that just because they had accomplished the 'Walk Across Washington 396 Miles' challenge, they will continue on. "Even separately, we will still get out and get our miles in. It's good training for us all."
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