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Submitted by Connie Honea In 2004, 119 people participated in the Outrun Diabetes run/walk at the Churchill County Fairgrounds. In 2005, that number grew to 189.
Banner Churchill Community Hospital is sponsoring the third annual Outrun Diabetes Race in November.
The event is an annual fund-raiser for diabetes education scholarships with a 5K competitive run and a 2.5K fitness walk.
The run begins and ends at the Churchill County Pool, 333 Sheckler Road, on Nov. 11. The event begins with registration and race tag pick-up at 8:45 a.m. The race will begin at 9:15 a.m. with a pre-stretch by Rene Hancock, hospital staff physical therapist, said Connie Honea, diabetes education coordinator for BCCH.
The cost to participate is $15 and each entrant will receive an event T-shirt. Final entries must be received by Wednesday, said Honea. The first 100 entries receive a free pedometer provided by Roche Pharmaceuticals.
"So far there are 75 pre-registered for the event," said Honea. "Last year we had 189 entries. I expect a lot by Wednesday."
The event is an annual fund-raiser for diabetes education scholarships with a 5K competitive run and a 2.5K fitness walk.
The run begins and ends at the Churchill County Pool, 333 Sheckler Road, on Nov. 11. The event begins with registration and race tag pick-up at 8:45 a.m. The race will begin at 9:15 a.m. with a pre-stretch by Rene Hancock, hospital staff physical therapist, said Connie Honea, diabetes education coordinator for BCCH.
The cost to participate is $15 and each entrant will receive an event T-shirt. Final entries must be received by Wednesday, said Honea. The first 100 entries receive a free pedometer provided by Roche Pharmaceuticals.
"So far there are 75 pre-registered for the event," said Honea. "Last year we had 189 entries. I expect a lot by Wednesday."
Runners will circle the perimeter of the fairgrounds twice and walkers will circle it once.
"The reason for the event is to encourage people to become more active," said Honea. "Research shows the onset of diabetes can be delayed by weight control, exercise and no meal skipping."
There will be an awards ceremony for the categories at the conclusion of the event, said Honea. There are six age categories from 11 and under to 60 and over eligible for awards. Each category will have a first, second and third place male and female winner. There is also a category for all around best male and female.
The run helps raise money for diabetes comprehensive education scholarships, said Honea.
"Last year, the hospital was able to three scholarships to diabetes patients," she said. "Education helps diabetes patients manage their disease."
The comprehensive education scholarship is a six-hour class covering all aspects of diabetes management, said Honea. It covers: The disease process, medical nutrition therapy, benefits of exercise, medication actions, side effects and regiments.
"The reason for the event is to encourage people to become more active," said Honea. "Research shows the onset of diabetes can be delayed by weight control, exercise and no meal skipping."
There will be an awards ceremony for the categories at the conclusion of the event, said Honea. There are six age categories from 11 and under to 60 and over eligible for awards. Each category will have a first, second and third place male and female winner. There is also a category for all around best male and female.
The run helps raise money for diabetes comprehensive education scholarships, said Honea.
"Last year, the hospital was able to three scholarships to diabetes patients," she said. "Education helps diabetes patients manage their disease."
The comprehensive education scholarship is a six-hour class covering all aspects of diabetes management, said Honea. It covers: The disease process, medical nutrition therapy, benefits of exercise, medication actions, side effects and regiments.
"The foundation to diabetes management is exercise and diet," she said. "It's a scary disease because so many people aren't taking it seriously."
Diabetes has no cure, said Honea. However, with more exercise and proper diet, the disease can be controlled and even delayed.
Studies have shown more activity helps reduce risks in all areas of health.
Increased activity can prevent heart disease, osteoporosis, reduce blood pressure, improve cholesterol and decrease the risk of colon cancer, said Honea.
"It can also help control weight, help people sleep better and relax better," she said. "Activity increases balance and mobility."
Diabetes has no cure, said Honea. However, with more exercise and proper diet, the disease can be controlled and even delayed.
Studies have shown more activity helps reduce risks in all areas of health.
Increased activity can prevent heart disease, osteoporosis, reduce blood pressure, improve cholesterol and decrease the risk of colon cancer, said Honea.
"It can also help control weight, help people sleep better and relax better," she said. "Activity increases balance and mobility."
There will be representatives from the local fitness centers, bike club, yoga and others to give an overview of what activities Fallon has to offer its residents, said Honea.
"It is very important for people to get control of their diabetes and get educated. If you're running high blood sugar, you're killing your beta cells." she said. "The key is figuring out how to save beta cells," said Honea.
There will also be a motivational speaker, Frank Atherton, at the Fallon Convention Center on from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Nov. 1, said Honea.
Atherton is an A1C champion with type 2 diabetes and will be speaking about controlling diabetes, she said. An A1C champion is any diabetes patient who has been able to manage and keep his or her disease under control for several years.
The event at the convention center is free to the community.
Viktoria Pearson can be contacted at vpearson@lahontanvalleynews.com
"It is very important for people to get control of their diabetes and get educated. If you're running high blood sugar, you're killing your beta cells." she said. "The key is figuring out how to save beta cells," said Honea.
There will also be a motivational speaker, Frank Atherton, at the Fallon Convention Center on from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Nov. 1, said Honea.
Atherton is an A1C champion with type 2 diabetes and will be speaking about controlling diabetes, she said. An A1C champion is any diabetes patient who has been able to manage and keep his or her disease under control for several years.
The event at the convention center is free to the community.
Viktoria Pearson can be contacted at vpearson@lahontanvalleynews.com
