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Worldwide Exercise Flash-Mob starts today 23rd November 2012

Tracey Howe

Are you part of it?

The Msk Elf Join the Musculoskeletal Elves Team (on the 5×50 registration website #TheMSK_Elf). By running, walking, cycling 5k a day for the 7 days from 23rd to 29th November the organisers aim to cover the equivalent distance of 5 times round the world. It’s not aimed at the fit – it’s about getting everyone involved. Visit the 5×50 website for full information and to join the challenge.

Sahara finish
Doc Andrew Murray is running 7 Ultra Marathons on all 7 continents within 7 days this week.

Some people are really taking this seriously. A colleague of the Musculoskeletal Elf Doc Andrew Murray is running 7 Ultra Marathons on all 7 continents within 7 days this week. His destinations will be Antarctica, Patagonia, Atlanta-USA, London, the Pyramids of Egypt, Dubai and finishing his incredible journey at the Sydney Opera House, Australia. He’s doing this to raise awareness of the benefits of exercise (he now works for the Scottish Government on this) and also for The Scottish Association for Mental Health.

Andrew’s route is here. For a bit of a laugh here is a trailer for some TV he’s making about the trip. He massively appreciates the support he’s had for his previous challenges. If you know anyone- or are interested in supporting Andrew this would be MASSIVELY appreciated in 2 ways

So come on BE PART OF IT with Andrew, the Musculoskeletal Elves and a few well known faces. Visit www.5×50.co.uk for full information and to join the challenge. By running, walking, cycling 5k a day for the 7 days from 23rd to 29th November we aim to cover the equivalent distance of 5 times round the world. It’s not aimed at the fit- It’s about getting everyone involved Please pass this onto your friends and colleagues, they can register here http://5×50.co.uk/register and take the Challenge with you – you can even create a team together. (And we’ve got some promotional posters for your workplace! here, and attached

Andrew is also raising money for Scottish Association for Mental Health-GetActive program. This is a great charity that he’s passionate about. His JustGiving page is here  in case you know anyone that would be happy to support this

For those of a more adventurous nature how about a sustained challenge?
Try 30 mins of physical activity per day (on average) for a year Sign up here

For more information on the benefits of exercise

please watch the excellent  15 mins video by Doc Mike Evans 23 1/2 Hrs and spread the word by sharing on facebook or twitter or with friends

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Written by

Hi I am Tracey Howe. I am a Professor of Rehabilitation Sciences at Glasgow Caledonian University, UK and Deputy Chair of Glasgow City of Science. I am also an editor for the Cochrane Musculoskeletal Review Group and a convenor for the Cochrane Health Care of Older People Field. I am a Trustee of the Picker Institute Europe. I started my career as a physiotherapist in the National Health Service in England. I have extensive experience of assessing the quality of research in Universities in the UK and internationally. I enjoy strategic visioning, creative problem-solving, and creating vibrant, multi-disciplinary environments, through collaboration, partnerships, and relationships, that empower others to succeed.

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