PigAbilities
PigAbilities is an event within in the Flying Pig Marathon for people with developmental disabilities who will achieve their distance goal through a progressive training program. Each participant will set a personal goal to walk, run or wheel a certain distance. This 12-week training program will provide the support, instruction and encouragement each person needs to be successful in reaching their goal!
Making Healthy Choices
Walking and running are free, easy, and make a real difference to your everyday life. By starting a routine of exercise, eating well, and staying hydrated you'll live longer; according to statistics you can gain 2 hours of life expectancy for every hour of vigorous exercise - not to mention a half hour of walking can help you burn 125 calories! PigAbilities will help you learn how these healthy choices can help you reach your goal.
Training and Tracking!
Registration is required to be part of the PigAbilities:- Go here and select PigAbilities, the fee to participate is only $15.
- Next, sign up to attend the progressive training by contacting Debbie Moorehous at dmoorehous@rhcorp.org or by calling 513-619-2903.
The fi rst six weeks of PigAbilities training will take place indoors at the Recreation Complex on the UC Campus; the second six weeks will take place outdoors at Friendship Park on Riverside Drive. Using the PigAbilities Log, track your progress towards your goal during your training sessions.
- Training Week 4: Show your registration confi rmation for PigAbilities in the Flying Pig Marathon and receive a PigAbilities Training tee-shirt
- Training Week 5: Learn more about a healthy diet and good nutrition
- Training Week 9: Learn about proper dress and shoes for walking/running and how to prevent injuries
- Training Week 12: Race readiness session and details for the day of your final mile
- Training Weeks 6 & 11: Random Oinks visits by the Flying Pig staff with giveaways!
Ready, Set, Go!
Details for the day of the event will be covered at our Week 12 Race Readiness Session. Then on Saturday, May 4 PigAbilities participants will complete their last mile, cross the fi nish line and receive an of ficial event medal!
Providing Support
PigAbilities is also an opportunity for a person to become a guide and support a participant. Guides can register under the PigAbilities event and have the $15 fee waived with a special code. For information contact dmoorehous@rhcorp.org or call 513-619-2903.