Modern Athlete Magazine Issue 107, June 2018 | Page 33

Bigger and Better in 2018 #9to5 The #9to5 Challenge is soaring to new heights in 2018 thanks to a new partnership with Planet Fitness. T he #9to5 Challenge is the first fully supported beginner and intermediate running programme that runs for eight weeks at a time and offers training for 5km, 10km and 21km distances. The #9to5 coaches take a hands-on approach to guiding you to completing your chosen distance, and increasing performance while doing so. All the programmes are designed to start you off slowly, building a proper base to achieve sustainable fitness, and the interval sessions that the coaches facilitate tackle all aspects of running that you might not be motivated enough to do on your own, such as hills and speedwork. We don’t believe in just giving you the basics, we want you to succeed, so we give you all the tools you need, and this programme is guaranteed to give your running the edge it needs! CORPORATE CHALLENGE Are you looking to boost company morale and see your employees fit and healthy? These days companies are taking employee health and wellness far more seriously and are searching for solutions to combat rising health issues and healthcare costs. Unfortunately, some companies try to implement wellness programmes with little to no experience, or planning, and as a result, more programmes fail than succeed. CHALLENGE MEET YOU AT THE GYM With Plane t Fitness joining the Challenge, sessions will occasionally make use of the tartan indoor running tracks at five venues across Gauteng – Wanderers, Bedfordview, Fourways, Sandton and Waterkloof – making it even easier for you to join the running revolution. The #9to5 Challenge has seen many Challengers accomplishing their running and personal health goals, only to set new and more advanced ones. Visit www.modernathlete.co.za to sign up today or contact Lauren at info@ pfmaclub.co.za for more information. This is where the #9to5Challenge can tick all the boxes for a Corporate Health and Wellness Programme, where the hands-on coaching style will make the world of difference to the health and wellness of an entire company’s staff, and to the benefit of the business, while also offering a great team-building opportunity. Engagement, motivation, support and strategy are the keys to a successful programme. If employees are not involved in the solution, it’s difficult for them to feel motivated to attain their goal, and that’s where the #9t05Challenge outruns other programmes. Why not give the #9to5 Corporate Challenge a go and see what it can do for your company wellness. Visit www.modernathlete.co.za or contact Lauren at [email protected] for more information. 33