OPS Fit
OUTCAN Personnel Staying Fit
Volume 7 • Issue 1 • FEBRUARY 2017
Welcome to OPS Fit (OUTCAN Personnel Staying
Fit), the quarterly OUTCAN Physical Fitness Program
newsletter. This newsletter contains information
In this issue:
Canadian Armed Forces Major Jean Vachon
(R22eR) Undertakes The Kokoda
Challenge 2016 – Australia.......................................3
2016 CANAM Golf Tournament- Alaska............ 4
related to healthy living and physical fitness training
Another fun day on the links at the 2016
CANAM Golf Tournament.......................................5
for OUTCAN personnel and their families.
CAF Sports Day at Whidbey NAS..........................7
CAF Sports Day around OUTCAN........................ 8
If you have any questions, input, or material you
Pikes Peak Challenge Capt Vallis ........................ 9
would like included in this section please contact
For the Love of Running ....................................... 11
Todd Cirka,
Terry Fox Run 2016.................................................. 13
VCDS OUTCAN Physical Fitness Coordinator at
Canadian Detachment -EADS
Relay for Life.............................................................. 13
[email protected] or at (613) 945-7335.
Which is Worse for High BP and CVD...............14
Featured Exercise..................................................... 15
Interesting Links....................................................... 15
Upcoming Events - January to March...............16
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Canadian Armed Forces Major Jean Vachon (R22eR)
Undertakes The Kokoda Challenge 2016 – Australia
By Major Vachon
The Battleridge Battlers
(Major Vachon at left) following the trek.
The first words you see online describe the
Kokoda Challenge as Australia’s toughest team
endurance event. The Kokoda Challenge is a
remembrance event named after the Kokoda
Track, (located in Papua New Guinea) where
the Australian Army along with Papua New
Guinea troops fought a running battle against
the Japanese in Papua New Guinea during the
Second World War.
more than 39 hours. 96Km was selected as the
distance, as it is the same as the original track
in Papua New Guinea, and the 39 hour time
limit was established in remembrance of the
39th battalion, Royal Australian Regiment, which
fought the battle against the Japanese on the
difficult terrain. To simulate the real Kokoda
Track, the trek covers terrain comprising of steep
rocky hills, goat tracks and muddy trails.
Today’s Kokoda Challenge is a 96 Kilometre
trek conducted in the Gold Coast’s highlands
in Queensland, Australia. The event aims to
challenge teams over an extremely rough trail,
where teams must complete the 96 Km in no
Major Jean Vachon is the Canadian Exchange
officer to the Land Warfare Centre, Kokoda
Barracks in Canungra, Queensland, Australia.
He participated in this year’s event as part of
a team of four instructors from the All Corps
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Canadian Armed Forces Major Jean Vachon (R22eR)
Undertakes The Kokoda Challenge 2016 – Australia
continued
Captains Course (ACCC)
representing the Officer
Training Wing in Canungra. The
Battleridge Battlers (the team’s
name), crossed the start line
on the morning of 16 July, at
0700 hours on a beautiful day
and began the long journey in
the mountainous terrain of the
region. As in many event of this
kind, Mother Nature gave the
team additional challenges by
providing additional “moisture”
in the form of rain both late in
the day and during the night.
This added to the “challenge”
by helping the tracks to be really
muddy and slippery.
However, despite bad blisters
and a very sore and tired body,
the team was able to complete
the trek and cross the finish
line just before 1000 hours on
Sunday, 17 July, recording a
time of 26 hours and 48 minutes
to complete the challenge.
Major Vachon walked away
from the event with its theme
etched in his thoughts:
“Courage. Endurance.
Mateship. Sacrifice.” The
challenge is not for the faint
hearted, but it’s all about
supporting each other
through to the end, pushing
yourself beyond your limits
and achieving something you
thought could never be possible.
When asked about what helped
him through the trek, he offered:
“My regimental motto - Je me
Souviens.”
Well done Major Vachon, one of
27 Canadian Forces personnel
serving throughout Australia
and proudly representing
Canada and the Canadian
Armed Forces. He has offered
his support and assistance to
anyone who may want to giveit-a-go in 2017.
Read more about the Kokoda
Challenge at: http://www.
kokodachallengeevents.com
Major Vachon crosses the finish line –
26 hours and 48 minutes after the start.
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2016 CANAM Alaska Golf Tournament
By LS Annand
Summer in Alaska is best spent
outdoors. For Canadians
and Americans, military
and civilian alike, the
2016 CANAMERICAN Golf
Tournament was the perfect
opportunity to get outside and
enjoy the scenery. With an
early start on the morning of
30 June, golfers were treated
to the sun rising over the
mountains and the first few
holes and the forecasted rain
was fortunately delayed until
the evening.
A fleet of eighteen teams
in golf carts quickly made
its’ way for the start of the
tournament. Playing on
Moose Run’s scenic Creek
Course, numerous bears and
moose visited our golfers,
letting them know we were
in Mother Nature’s backyard.
Calm weather made long
drives favorable, though
many teams landed their
balls in the rough bushes
just short of the 18th green.
The 17th hole presented the
biggest challenge, as we
integrated our national sport
to it. In the end, the USAF
Team of Lt Col Gonzalez took
first place with a score of 66.
The event concluded with
a barbecue and prizes, with
enough to supply each team
with souvenirs to take home.
Brigadier General Laroche
addressed the teams,
commemorating the special
partnership between Canada
and the USA with the words
of JFK: “Geography has
made us neighbors.
History has made us
friends. Economics has
made us partners. And
necessity has made
us allies. Those whom
nature hath so joined
together, let no man put
asunder.”
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Another fun day on the links at
the 2016 CANAM Golf Tournament
By Capt Adam “LARP” Strachan, 224th ADS, A Flt Weapons
Anyone who has golfed at the CANAM can
tell you that it’s not about your score or how
well you hit the ball. Instead, it is about getting
together for fun competition and taking a
break from a high ops tempo. This year was
no different. The 2016 CANAM Golf was held
on Friday 09 Sept at the Stonebridge Golf and
Country Club in New Hartford. 84 golfers took
to the links in friendly competition for a chance
to win the highly coveted CANAM Cup. Golfers
also had a chance to win some serious prizes
along the way.
SMSgt Zoldi won a Top Flight bag and golf balls
for closest to the line. A1C Reilley won a 2016
Great Big Bertha Callaway driver for crushing
the longest ball competition. Carbone Cars
sponsored the par three holes with hole-in-one
challenges. The top prize was a 2017 black on
black Jeep Grand Cherokee. Although many
tried, all shots came up short and the SUV and
other prizes went un-claimed. Luckily there were
many “non-skill” prizes available to be won.
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Another fun day on the links at the 2016
CANAM Golf Tournament continued
Through the generosity of local businesses over
$1000 dollars in prizes were up for grabs. This goes
to show the respect and admiration the local
community has for the members of EADS and the
no fail mission we perform.
After all the scores were tallied (for those who
kept score) LCol Miller’s and TSGt Cumming’s
teams came to a draw in the lowest score on the
day. The club house had to use 5 tie breaking
holes to decide LCol Miller’s team consisting of
SMSgt Armitage, Maj Dour, and MSgt Martinez,
came out victorious.
In all the weather was perfect and the course
was challenging and fun. Through comradery
and sport we raised a record $1340.00 for the
American Cancer Society. Had it not been for
the tireless work of the many volunteers, none of
this would have been possible. A huge thanks goes
out to them and the golfers who made the event
the success it was. Cheers!
Below is a list of the sponsors that
made the CANAM possible. Please
consider supporting them as they
have supported us;
Dippin Donuts, Victory Chrysler,
Dick’s Sporting Goods,
Applebee’s of Rome, DiCastro’s,
Pizza Hut of Rome, Barnes and Noble,
Teddy’s, Black River Wine and Spirit’s,
Spresso’s, Peter Paul Recreation Park,
The Beaches, Delta Lake Inn,
Carbone Auto Group,
Saranac Brewery, Beer Hear, and
Stonebridge Golf Course.
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CAF Sports Day at Whidbey NAS
By Alicia MacLennan
To celebrate the CAF Sports Day in
Canada on October 21, the CAF
Members and their families in Whidbey
participated in a 5k walk/run. The event
started out at the NASWI Fitness Center
and ran along the beautiful Seaview
Trail. This trail runs along the coast and
behind NOPF where the CAF members
posted to Whidbey work. There were a
total of 23 participants. Everyone had
a fun time. Our first place winner in the
adult category won a team Canada
soccer ball, and our youth first place
finisher won a mini lacrosse set. It was
a great day enjoying sport with fellow
Canadians.
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CAF Sports Day around OUTCAN
CDLS (Washington) – Ultimate Frisbee
Photo: MCpl Fredette
Photo: MCpl Fredette
CFSU (Colorado Springs) – Ultimate Frisbee and Ball Hockey
Photo: MCpl Gouthro
Photo: MCpl Gouthro
Rome- Fitness Class
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2016 Pikes Peak Challenge
By Capt Steve Vallis
The Western skyline of Colorado
Springs is dominated by the
stately mass of Pikes Peak,
one of 53 mountain peaks in
Colorado rising over fourteen
thousand feet. These “14er’s”
are some of the highest peaks
in North America, and climbing
one (or more!) is a sort of rite of
passage in Colorado.
Every year the Canadian
Contingent in Colorado Springs
runs an organized climb of Pikes
Peak as a team building event
and fitness challenge. The hike
is open to Canadian Forces
members, their dependants,
and United States military and
Department of Defence coworkers.
This year’s version saw 56 hikers
make the summit. It was a
memorable day for all! Prior
to the climb, all participants
attended a mandatory briefing
which provided an overview of
the trail, safety procedures, and
recommended equipment and
preparation.
Start time for the hike was 0415.
At that hour it`s still dark, so
headlamps come in handy!
After signing in with the event
staff at the trailhead, hikers first
ascended a steep series of
switchbacks running parallel to
the famous Manitou Incline. This
first segment covered nearly
3 miles before levelling out
somewhat to a more modest
grade. At about the 6 mile
mark is the historic Barr Camp.
This large cabin has been here
since the 1920`s and has always
been a way-station on the trail
to summit. Most hikers paused
here for a rest and light snack
before tackling the second half
of the trail.
After Barr Camp, the trail
changed quite noticeably.
Getting steeper and rockier,
the route climbs in earnest.
Trees became smaller and
more gnarled. Before long,
tree-line is reached. At this
There are several ways to go
up Pikes Peak, including our
chosen route, the Barr Trail.
Running some 12.5 miles, the
trail gains about 7400 feet of
elevation from the trailhead in
Manitou Springs to the summit
of the mountain.
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2016 Pikes Peak Challenge continued
point there is simply not enough oxygen, soil,
or favourable temperatures for trees to grow.
From here, another series of switchbacks
brought hikers up through a barren landscape
punctuated by rocks, lichen and wildflowers,
and populated by Marmots, Bighorn Sheep
and Mountain Goats. Hiking speed dropped off
considerably.
The final segment of the trail began with a long
``Grand Traverse`` across the entire East Face
of the mountain before a maddening series
of switchbacks to the base of the infamous
``16 Golden Stairs``. Sadly they were neither
golden nor stairs, and there were many more
than 16! From here the summit was tantalizing
close. Hikers could easily see tourists and
the Cog Railway train only a hundred or so
vertical feet above, but the path to get there
negotiated inevitable switchbacks and a final
series of rough steps through boulders and
cracks in the upper buttresses of the mountain.
One last turn, and suddenly the summit was
achieved. The event staff welcomed everyone
with bottled water, Gatorade, muffins, cookies
and fruit to snack on.
Pikes Peak is unusual for a 14er in that it has
a paved road and Summit House selling
coffee and doughnuts. After enjoying these
delights, our hikers were whisked back down
the mountain in vans from ITT. The hike is not a
race, it`s a challenge. Everyone`s experience
will be different, but equally rewarding.
Climbing a 14er is a big accomplishment, and
for many of our hikers this year, this was their
first one! Additionally, in the spirit of friendly
competition and to promote fitness, each year
the first Canadian Forces male and female
hikers to summit have their names added
to the MCpl Gregory MacCheyne award.
MCpl MacCheyne served here in Colorado
Springs and was a proponent of physical
fitness, climbing Pikes Peak and the Incline
numerous times before he sadly succumbed
to cancer in 2011. This year LCol Mike French
and Sgt Jamie Fitzpatrick share the honours for
men, while MCpl Lois Gouthro took the spot for
women. Well done to all hikers and participants,
it was a great hike. If you missed out and want
to try next year, now’s the time to start training!
NORAD is the bi-national Canadian and
American command that provides maritime
warning, aerospace warning and aerospace
control for Canada and the United States.
The command has three subordinate regional
headquarters: the Alaskan NORAD Region at
Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska; the
Canadian NORAD Region at Canadian Forces
Base Winnipeg, Manitoba; and the Continental
NORAD Region at Tyndall Air Force Base,
Florida.
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For the Love of Running
By Jorja French, PSP OUTCAN Acting Fitness Coordinator & Running Junkie!
As a runner and PSP Fitness
Instructor, I am often asked the
questions “Why do you run?” and
“How can I learn to run or begin
running again?”. My immediate
response to the first question is
“Why not?”. When I begin to
think about it, the reasons to run
are overwhelming. Some of my
favourites are:
1) Running is one of the
most efficient paths to
cardiovascular fitness;
2) Running is the most accessible
of aerobic activities;
3) Running is inexpensive and
simple to learn;
4) Running is the best method of
stress reduction on the market;
5) Running is an excellent
component in any weight
control program;
6) Running offers a unique
opportunity to meet people
and make friends from all
walks of life; and
7) Running makes you feel good.
8) Running is the best way to
explore new areas.
To answer the second question, “How one can learn to run or
take up running again?”, the biggest rule is you need to take
it slowly. So many people get frustrated when they try to run
because they run for too long and they end up out of breath.
The next day they have extremely sore muscles so they decide
to give up on this great sport. If you are new to running, begin
with 1:1 ratio of walking and running. After warming up for
5 minutes with a brisk walk, run for a minute then walk for a
minute. Do this 10 times. Gradually increase the run time, and
keep the walking breaks to 1 minute, and before you know
it you will be able to run for 10 minutes before taking a walk
break. Once you can do this you should be able to run for
20 minutes straight.
If you are taking up running after some time off, begin with
10 minutes of running mixed with 1 minute of walking so you
don’t injure yourself. Try to not fall into the trap of “I used to run
5km everyday so this will be easy!”. Gradually increase the
number of minutes you run until you are running 20 minutes
straight again. Once you have made it to 20 minutes,
remember the 10% rule. Never increase your time or distance
by more than 10% on any one run and/or in a week. This will
help keep you injury free. This rule is one that all runners should
follow. Another thing to remember is that you should only run
3-4 times per week when you are starting out. Take your bike
out or go for a swim on the other days if you want more cardio.
Your muscles need the time in order to rest, to recover, get
stronger, and to prevent an injury from occurring.
A common mistake I see runners make is they go too fast too
soon. If you are just coming back to running or learning to run
you should be able to sing a line of your favourite song without
being completely out of breath. This will help keep your pace
down so you can achieve your running goals. If an individual
wants to become a faster runner, they should not try to
achieve this goal until they can run for 30 minutes straight.
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FOR THE LOVE OF RUNNING continued
Now that you know some of the best reasons why you
should run and a few ideas how to begin a running
program, here are a few additional tips to ensure success:
• Invest in a good pair of running shoes. Do not go for
the cheapest shoe around or pick a shoe because it
looks good. Go to a proper running store and have a
foot analysis done to find the bests shoe for your foot
type. It is often recommended that you replace your
shoes every 300-500 miles.
• Stay hydrated. A good rule of thumb is drink water
every 10 minutes. Often we forget to take in adequate
fluids when we are out for a run.
• Wear reflective gear if you run at dawn or dusk.
• Invest in a good “dry fit” type shirt and shorts. It makes
all the difference in the world.
• Keep a log book. It is a great motivating tool.
• Register for a race or fun run. When you are committed
to an event it will motivate you to keep training.
• Run with a friend or join a running group. Nothing
keeps you going like having others that count on you
showing up for a run.
• Mix it up. Don’t always run the same route. Every town
has some amazing running routes so don’t be afraid to
explore them.
• Let someone know where you are running. Always
carry a piece of identification and contact information
with you too.
Where are the best places to run in your
OUTCAN location?
• Look up “Map My Run” and type in your location. It will
give you 100s of runs. This is what I do whenever I am in
a new city for work or holiday
• Go to your local running or hiking store. They will be
able to give you a variety of ideas.
• Look up “Alltrails” for your region. This site will not only
give you routes to run but provides maps and write ups
on each trail.
Before long, you will see with all
of these great running routes right
at your doorstep at your OUTCAN
location, you will discover that your
home away from home is an amazing
place to either take up running or
rediscover your passion for running.
Still afraid to take that first step? Why
not check out the local running group
in your area. Most running groups are
found at the local running store. You
may be able to find information about
local groups online or at the gym.
Most running groups meet one or
two times per week and encourage
runners and walkers of all abilities to
come out. It is a great way to connect
with new people in your community.
I know that my closest friends are the
ones I met when I joined a running
group. We are all still friends today
and even though many of us now live
miles apart due to military postings
we share weekly running stories with
each other and often meet up at
races around Canada and the United
States.
Winter is in the air… there’s no better
way to enjoy this season than to lace
up your shoes, take in the crisp air and
fall in love with running!
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Terry Fox Run 2016 Peterson AFB, Colorado Springs
By Lt(N) Chouinard
Photo credit: Cpl John Johnson
Canadian Armed Forces members serving
at the North American Aerospace Defense
Command (NORAD) located at Peterson Air
Force Base in Colorado Springs, Colorado,
organized the fifth annual Terry Fox Run/
Walk on September 16, 2016. The event
attracted 55 NORAD personnel to include
37 Canadians and 15 United States military
personnel, and 3 Department of Defense
civilians in honor of this great cause. The run
was a great success and over $1200 was
collected for cancer research. To date,
The Terry Fox Foundation has raised over
$700 million for cancer research worldwide.
Photo credit: Cpl John Johnson
Relay for Life
By Lt(N) Chouinard
The members of the NORAD Eastern Air Defence
Sector(EADS) in Rome, New York have kick
started their Relay for Life donations for the year.
They recently presented the American Cancer
Society with a cheque for $1838. This money
was raised through the Relay for Life, the EADS
Canada-US golf tournament and a lemonade
stand manned by the children of the Canadian
Detachment’s members. The team plans to
continue their efforts and has a goal to raise over
$3500 for this very worthy cause by next fall.
Credits: Courtesy of CAF
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Which is Worse for High BP and CVD:
Sugar or Salt?
by Sandy Webster (originally published on http://www.ideafit.com)
If your answer to the question
in the headline was “salt,”
you are wrong, say authors
of a published study in the
online journal Open Heart [doi:
10.1136/openhrt-2014-000167].
Added sugars, particularly
fructose, in processed foods
are likely to have a greater
role in high blood pressure,
heart disease and stroke than
added salt.
The American Heart Association
defines added sugars as “sugars
and syrups that are added
to foods or beverages during
processing or preparation” and
says that “names for added
sugars include agave syrup,
brown sugar, corn sweetener,
corn syrup, sugar molecules
ending in ‘ose’ (dextrose,
fructose, glucose, lactose,
maltose, sucrose), highfructose corn syrup, fruit juice
concentrate, honey, invert
sugar, malt sugar, molasses, raw
sugar, sugar and syrup.”
The average American
consumes 24-47 teaspoons
of added sugars per day,
according to the study authors.
This is well above the AHArecommended daily intake of
6 easpoons per day for women
and 9 per day for men.
In the fight to curb the
prevalence of CVD, dietary
guidelines should emphasize
the role played by added
sugars, insisted the authors in
their paper “The Wrong White
Crystals: Not Salt but Sugar as
Aetiological in Hypertension
and Cardiometabolic Disease.”
Dietary approaches aimed at
lowering high blood pressure
have historically focused
on cutting salt intake. But
the potential benefits of this
approach “are debatable,” the
authors stated. This is because
the average reduction in
blood pressure achieved by
restricting salt intake tends to
be relatively small, and there
is some evidence to suggest
that 3-6 grams of salt daily may
be optimal for health, and that
intake below 3 g may actually
be harmful, according to the
report.
Most salt in the diet comes from
processed foods, which also
happen to be a rich source
of added sugars, the authors
pointed out. “Sugar may be
much more meaningfully related
to blood pressure than sodium,
as suggested by a greater
magnitude of effect with dietary
manipulation,” they observed.
“Compelling evidence from
basic science, population
studies and clinical trials
implicates sugars, and
particularly the monosaccharide
fructose, as playing a major
role in the development of
hypertension [high blood
pressure],” the authors
added. “Moreover, evidence
suggests that sugars in general,
and fructose in particular,
may contribute to overall
cardiovascular risk through a
variety of mechanisms.”
The paper emphasized that
naturally occurring sugars found
in fruit and vegetables are not
harmful to health. “Just as
most dietary sodium does
not come from the salt
shaker, most dietary sugar
does not come from
the sugar bowl; reducing
consumption of added sugars
by limiting processed foods
containing it would be a good
place to start,” said the authors.
“The evidence is clear that
even moderate doses of added
sugar for short durations may
cause substantial harm,” they
cautioned.
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Featured Exercise
Single Leg Roman Deadlift
The single-leg Romanian deadlift
strengthens the posterior chain. The
gluteus muscles, hamstrings and
adductor magnus are strengthened
dynamically while synergistically
working together to extend the hips.
The lower back extensors function
as stabilisers and are strengthened
isometrically.
Starting Position
The single-leg Romanian deadlift row
trains the cross-body connection,
that transmits forces from the ground
through the leg and hip, across the
SI-joint via the thoracodorsal fascia,
into the opposite lattisimus dorsi.
• Assume a single-leg stance
• Hold a dumbbell in the opposite hand of the supporting leg. If
the exercise is performed with more weight, hold a barbell in
an overhand grip in both hands.
• Keep the back straight and the torso tight. Look straight
ahead.
• The shoulder blades are retracted.
Development of dynamic flexibility in
the hamstring muscles.
Execution
Because the exercise is performed
with just one leg, the weight is
reduced with 50% compared to the
Romanian deadlift. The single-leg
Romanian deadlift puts less stress on
the back.
The single-leg stance requires
balance and proprioception and
makes the exercise more sportspecific. The hip abductors and
external rotators together with the
vastus medialis obliquus are required
to stabilise the pelvis and the knee
of the supporting leg while the
movement is performed.
By flexing the knees to about 20° the
gluteus muscles are activated
more in comparison to a straight
leg dead lift. A lot of athletes have
weak gluteus muscles. If the gluteus
muscles are weak the hamstrings
become synergistically dominant
during hip extension, which can lead
to hamstring problems.
• Lower the upper body by bending at the hip. Keep the back
straight.
• Lower the dumbbell or slide the bar down the thigh and shin
of the supporting leg. Push the hips back and slightly bend
the knee during the descent.
• Swing the free leg back so it stays in line with the torso.
• Lower the upper body until a mild stretch is felt in the
hamstrings.
• Return to the starting position.
• Perform the prescribed number of repetitions and switch
sides.
Coaching Keys
• Focus on pushing the hips back and not on bending at the
hips.
• The movement occurs at hip level. Keep the spine neutrally
aligned throughout the entire exercise.
Reprinted from functionalresistancetraining.com
INTERESTING LINKS
http://www.military.com/military-fitness/nutrition/theimportance-of-planning-and-preparation-with-trainingand-nut
https://www.nsca.com/education/articles/overtraining/
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Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events
January to March 2017
USA
CFSU (CS) - Peterson AFB
•FORCE Evaluation – January 9 and 24
OPI Capt Trivers
•Health Promotion Visit – February 16
OPI Jorja French
•Unit PT – Monday, Wednesday, Friday
OPI Capt Trivers
CDLS(W)
•FORCE Evaluation – February 21 and 22
OPI MCpl Fredette
•Unit PT – Monday, Wednesday, Friday
OPI MCpl Fredette
Elmendorf (JBER)
•Health Promotion Visit – March 20
OPI Capt Gauthier
McChord AFB (JBLM)
•Health Promotion Visit –
MFSA course – February 21
OPI Capt Choi
Rome
•FORCE Evaluation – February 28
OPI Sgt Vance
•Health Promotion Visit – Injury Reduction
Strategies and Sports Nutrition courses –
February 28
Tinker AFB
•FORCE Evaluation – February 8 and 9
OPI MCpl Sceviour
•Health Promotion Visit – MFSA course –
February 7-8
OPI MCpl Sceviour
Vandenberg AFB
•FORCE Evaluation – January 25
OPI Sgt Malo
•FORCE Evaluator Course – January 24
OPI Jorja French
Europe
Gellenkirchen
•FORCE Evaluations – Tuesdays and
Thursdays at 0900
OPI Guy Boudrais
Please refer to OUTCAN
section of CFMWS website for
the most up to date testing
schedules.
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