Teachers invited to join the Big Sur Marathon

Organizers of the Big Sur International Marathon will talk about their youth fitness program, JUST RUN from 4 to 5 pm. Jan. 31 at the Monterey County Office of Education, 901 Blanco Circle in Salinas. All elementary teachers, administrators and parents are welcome to attend.

The goal of the JUST RUN program is to promote healthy lifestyles while combating childhood obesity and its related illnesses. Many local schools are already participating in JUST RUN and have posted higher academic and fitness scores, according to Big Sur officials.

Elementary schools are required to provide instruction in physical education for a total period not less than 200 minutes each 10 school days, exclusive of recesses and the lunch period. JUST RUN can assist teachers and schools help meet the Education Code requirement. The program includes teacher training, advice and support.

For more information about Just Run, click here. Those interested in attending the workshop, should RSVP by Jan. 27 to Jillian Wiker at jwiker@monterey.k12.ca.us or 755.6463.