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Fitness keeps unit ready

932nd Airlift Wing Citizen Airmen reservists perform the 1.5 mile run as part of the Air Force fitness assessment November 16, 2019, at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. The weather was calm and pleasantly warm once the sun rose . Reservists from more than 30 states come to train at the Illinois unit. Fitness test also include pushups, sit-ups and height and weight measurements. Staying fit throughout the year helps keep Airmen ready for any future challenges. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lt. Col. Stan Paregien)

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Motivated to run by past failure

Master Sgt. Cynthia Umscheid, 932nd Medical Group, shows off her two favorite marathon medals. She was motivated to run more often and for longer distances by a disappointment. "Several years ago, I failed my Air Force fitness test; I was in school and not eating correctly. I decided I needed a new goal to keep me going. I thought about it and I wanted to do a run in every state in America, and sat down and made a long range plan," said Sergeant Umscheid. For those just getting started or needing additional help, she has a recommendation: "Find out what works for you and start this week by getting out and walking a minute, then run a minute. Stick with your goals, have a plan and keep moving," said Umscheid. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lt. Col. Stan Paregien)

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Fitness tips from 100 percent club member

Making her way quickly around the last lap of a recent 1.5 mile fitness test is Tech. Sgt. Stephanie Johnson, wearing the number three jersey, at Scott Air Force Base, Ill. She scored a perfect 100 points on her overall fitness test and had some tips for others to improve in the future: "I run about 4 to 5 miles a day, Monday through Friday to include hills. I avoid sugar and sodas, and do eat a variety of foods like chicken, turkey, and lots of water, but occasionally enjoy a pizza and some ice cream!" She noted other areas to work on in the months leading up to testing are ABS, sit-ups, planks and push ups. This is Johnson's fourth time in a row to score a perfect 100. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lt. Col. Stan Paregien)

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Reaching PT perfection

Lt. Col. Troy Appel, former 932nd Airlift Wing Aircraft Maintenance Squadron commander, now with Air Mobility Command at Scott Air Force Base, starts his last lap during his Air Force physical fitness test March 4, 2017 at the James Gym track, Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Christopher Parr)

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Reaching PT perfection

Lt. Col. Troy Appel, former 932nd Airlift Wing Aircraft Maintenance Squadron commander, now with Air Mobility Command at Scott Air Force Base, crosses the finish line with a time of 9:38 after completing his Air Force physical fitness test March 4, 2017 at the James Gym track, Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Christopher Parr)

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Reaching PT perfection

Lt. Col. Troy Appel, number two jersey, middle, former 932nd Airlift Wing Aircraft Maintenance Squadron commander, now with Air Mobility Command at Scott Air Force Base, begins his Air Force physical fitness test March 4, 2017 at the James Gym track, Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Christopher Parr)

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Reaching PT perfection

Lt. Col. Troy Appel, number two jersey, former 932nd Airlift Wing Aircraft Maintenance Squadron commander, now with Air Mobility Command at Scott Air Force Base, completes his first lap during his Air Force physical fitness test March 4, 2017 at the James Gym track, Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Christopher Parr)

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Learning to love running, or at least like it, week 7

Scott Health Promotion Running Clinic group leader's show off their running shoes, March 8, 2017, Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. (U.S. Air Force photo by Christopher Parr)

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Learning to love running, or at least like it, week 7

Christopher Parr, 932nd Airlift Wing Public Affairs specialist, poses with the Scott Health Promotion Running Clinic group leaders March 8, 2017, Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. Parr documented his journey to becoming a better runner in the commentaries section of the 932nd AW website. http://www.932aw.afrc.af.mil/News/Commentaries.aspx (U.S. Air Force photo by Christopher Parr)

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Learning to love running, or at least like it, week 6

Christopher Parr, 932nd Airlift Wing Public Affairs specialist, grabs a quick "selfie" with the Orlando Eye in the background, while in Florida for the Air Force Association's Air Warfare Symposium. Despite traveling to vacation destinations, Parr said he needed to get in his runs for the Scott Health Promotion Running Clinic. You can follow along as Parr documents his journey to becoming a better runner in the commentaries section of the 932nd AW website. http://www.932aw.afrc.af.mil/News/Commentaries.aspx (U.S. Air Force photo by Christopher Parr)

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Learning to love running, or at least like it, week 6

Christopher Parr, 932nd Airlift Wing Public Affairs specialist, grabs a quick "running selfie" while in Florida for the Air Force Association's Air Warfare Symposium. Despite traveling to vacation destinations, Parr said he needed to get in his runs for the Scott Health Promotion Running Clinic. You can follow along as Parr documents his journey to becoming a better runner in the commentaries section of the 932nd AW website. http://www.932aw.afrc.af.mil/News/Commentaries.aspx (U.S. Air Force photo by Christopher Parr)

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Learning to love running, or at least like it, week 6

Group 2 leader, Liz Wszalek, gets in a goofy selfie with Christopher Parr, during the long run day for the Scott Health Promotion Running Clinic, March 8, 2017, Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. Parr chats with Wszalek in the week 6 of the "Turning All Runs Into Fun Runs, or How I Learned to Embrace the Running Suck" weekly blog by Parr. http://www.932aw.afrc.af.mil/News/Commentaries.aspx (U.S. Air Force photo by Christopher Parr)

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