 Thursday,
March 18, 2010
(Day 11)
Today's Distance:
15 Miles
Please go to
Paul's P.A.C.E. Blog to read about today's happenings
in Germany during P.A.C.E. Trek 2010. Also, be sure to take a few
minutes to view Paul's
videos
and
pictures!
 Learn
Something Today About Germany...
The town of Rodenbach (12,000 people) is very close to Naturpark Spessart. The Naturpark Spessart is one of the largest
continuously wooded areas of Europe. Situated at the heart of Germany it
reaches from the Main River in Bavaria to the Kinzig River in Hessen
covering an area of approximately 2,500 kilometers (1,553 miles). The
softly rising hills are widely covered with forests of oak, beech and
fir, divided by valleys with winding creeks and man made meadows. The
aim is to protect endangered animal and plant species, thereby providing
the public with a valuable national treasure.
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 Learn
Something Today About Health & Fitness...
Here's a myth: "Time in physical
education class is time away from academic pursuits and thats what
the kids are tested in. While it is true that P.E. is not a part of
standardized testing, no study has ever shown that more time in P.E. has
a negative impact on academic achievement. Here's another myth: We
dont have enough money to afford daily, quality, P.E. or the
credentialed teachers we need to instruct it. There is money to
spend not much, not enough, but there is money. Budgets are always a
pie to be consumed and the issue is how do you slice it? How large a
piece does P.E. receive, or deserve? Okay, here's another myth:
Parents care about grade point averages and want their students in
class and learning. A national survey of parents and teachers
concluded that over 75% opposed eliminating P.E. due to budget
constraints or to meet increased academic standards. Enough with the
myths and excuses. Let's get kids moving!
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 Learn
Some Of The German Language...
"Athletic"
sportlich
│ "Bicycle"
or "Bike"
das Fahrrad
│ "Golf"
das Golf
│ "Gymnastics"
die Gymnastik
│ "Hockey"
das Eishockey
│ "Soccer"
der Fussball
│ "Tennis"
das Tennis
│ "Game"
das Spiel
│ "To
Play"
spielen
│ "Sports"
der Sport
│ "Win"
der Sieg
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 Did
You Know?
Your body has slow-twitch "red" muscle
fibers that are good for prolonged gentle movements. "White" fibers are
for short, powerful bursts. Fast-twitch red ones work for both. When
muscles work hard they need more oxygen to burn sugar. So, when you run
your breathing gets faster and deeper, and your heart pumps faster and
harder to boost blood supply. Getting in shape develops bigger lungs and
a stronger heart. If your not, a long run makes you pant and your heart
beat faster... and you'll fee much more tired. ______________________________________________________________________________
 Join
The P.A.C.E. Fitness Foundation Facebook Group...
Please take a moment to
join the free Facebook group of The
P.A.C.E. Fitness Foundation to keep up with future happenings with
P.A.C.E. and Paul Staso.
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