Shannon Miller Foundation to Launch Team Fit Future 5K Training Program - Jacksonville Fundraiser

Dec. 23, 2012 - PRLog -- Get started with a healthier New Year by joining Olympic Gold Medalist Shannon Miller and Shannon Miller Foundation Executive Director Jackie Culver on Monday, January 21, 2013, to launch Team Fit Future 5K Walk / Run Training Program.  The Shannon Miller Foundation Team Fit Future is a 12 week training program to help participants prepare for the Shannon Miller Lifestyle Women’s 5K Walk / Run in April, 2013.  The Kickoff for the Team Fit Future training program will start at 6 PM at the Whole Foods Market, 10601 San Jose Boulevard, in Jacksonville.

The Shannon Miller Foundation, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, is focused on fighting childhood obesity by offering children the opportunity to be physically active, and gain greater nutritional knowledge.

Miller and Culver, who is also a local personal trainer and fitness consultant, worked with top fitness experts in Jacksonville to create the 12 week Team Fit Future training program, which incorporates:

- nutrition
- cooking classes
- boot camp
- free gym days
- Yoga
- group runs

that will help participants get ready to walk or run the SML Women’s 5K Walk / Run, later in the year.

This 5K Training Program is open to men and women.  The cost of the entire 12 week program is $100, and the proceeds go directly back to the Shannon Miller Foundation,  to support their local children’s programs.

Corporate Sponsors of the Team Fit Future Program include local Jacksonville businesses: 1st Place Sports, Jump PT, the Whole Foods Market, JOC Fitness, and Shannon Miller Lifestyle.

Shannon Miller Foundation Executive Director Jackie Culver said, “Shannon Miller Foundation is proud to announce the addition of Team Fit Future to our fitness programs.  The Team Fit Future Program will help Moms and Dad, Aunts and Uncles, as adults to set healthy examples for children, who are our future leaders.”

To find out more about Team Fit Future and to Register for the 12 week Training Program, visit http://shannonmillerlifestyle.com/about/the-shannon-mille...

ABOUT Shannon Miller

Shannon Miller is the only American to rank among the Top 10 All-Time Gymnasts and is the only female athlete to be inducted into the US Olympic Hall of Fame twice (Individual 2006 and Team 2008). Among her career highlights, Miller has won an astounding 59 International and 49 National competition medals, over half of which are Gold. She is the only US gymnast to win two World All-Around Titles. Her tally of five medals (two Silver, three Bronze) at the 1992 Olympics in Barcelona, Spain was the most medals won by a US athlete. At the 1996 Games in Atlanta, GA, she led the “Magnificent Seven” to the US Women’s first ever Team Gold and for the first time for any American gymnast, she captured Gold on the balance beam.

Miller is now President of Shannon Miller Lifestyle: Health and Fitness for Women (http://shannonmillerlifestyle.com), as well as an author, television personality, and host of Shannon Miller Lifestyle Radio presented by St. Vincent's HealthCare. She holds a BBA in marketing and entrepreneurship from the University of Houston and her law degree from Boston College. She founded the Shannon Miller Foundation dedicated to fighting childhood obesity and is Co-Chair of the Florida Governor’s Council on Physical Fitness.

Miller continues to travel the country as a highly sought after motivational speaker and advocate for the health and wellness of women and children. Shannon and her husband welcomed their first child John “Rocco” on October 28th, 2009.

ABOUT the Shannon Miller Foundation

The Shannon Miller Foundation (http://shannonmillerlifestyle.com/about/the-shannon-mille...) is dedicated to fighting childhood obesity. Through education and awareness of the health risks associated with this disease Shannon strives to make a positive impact on children’s health. The Shannon Miller Foundation offers children the opportunity to be physically active, and gain greater nutritional knowledge.

ABOUT Jump PT

Jump PT (http://www.thejumppt.com/) is a mobile and in home or gym personal training company that specializes in custom workouts/plans in your home or at your business. Free personal training session available upon request.


ABOUT Whole Foods Market®

Founded in 1980 in Austin, Texas, Whole Foods Market (http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/, NASDAQ- WFM), is the leading natural and organic food retailer. As America’s first national certified organic grocer, Whole Foods Market was named “America’s Healthiest Grocery Store” by Health magazine. The company's motto, “Whole Foods, Whole People, Whole Planet”™ captures its mission to ensure customer satisfaction and health, Team Member excellence and happiness, enhanced shareholder value, community support and environmental improvement. Thanks to the company’s more than 73,000 Team Members, Whole Foods Market has been ranked as one of the “100 Best Companies to Work For” in America by FORTUNE magazine for 15 consecutive years. In fiscal year 2012, the company had sales of $11.7 billion and currently has more than 340 stores in the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom.

ABOUT JOC Fitness

The JOC Fitness (http://www.jocfitness.com/) team brings personal training and nutrition consulting to your home or office. No special equipment is needed. It really is that easy. As JOC Fitness President, Jackie Culver, says, “No more excuses! It is time to make a positive change in your life, and you do not have to do it alone!"  Contact JOC Fitness for a free consultation.

ABOUT 1st Place Sports

1st Place Sports (http://www.1stplacesports.com/) is recognized as one of the Best Running Stores in the United States of America. 1st Place Sports has more than 30 years as Jacksonville's Running Headquarters, and know how important it is for a runner or walker to have the right footwear.

1st Place Sports also manages over 50 races in Jacksonville, Florida each year, including the Gate River Run, the Jacksonville Bank Marathon, the Subaru Distance Classic, and the Jacksonville Grand Prix Series of Races.

All of the 1st Place Sports employees are thoroughly trained to provide the absolute best in customer service. 1st Place Sports employees take the time to understand each customer's personal running and walking style to insure that they have what they need to achieve their fitness goals.