Joining us for the August 2023 Steps to Strong Bones program are Barbara Hannah Grufferman, the Be Bone Strong Team Captain, and Jill Pompi, a Be Bone Strong Team runner for the NYC 2023 Marathon. They discuss how they got started running, training for the NYC Marathon, and their motivation to keep going. Watch the video recording now!
As the Be Bone Strong™ Team Captain, Barbara Hannah Grufferman, a nationally recognized advocate for positive living, award-winning author, and an avid marathoner, will provide guidance and support for the team. To date, Barbara has run 14 marathons, and countless half-marathons, and other smaller races, all since turning 50. She’s passionate about motivating people to move more, and encourages everyone to focus on the health of their bones in order to age better. Barbara also serves as a BHOF Trustee and Bone Health Ambassador.
Jill Pompi has worked in public education for over thirty years, teaches graduate courses in the field of education, and consults for school districts across the country. When Jill reached her forties, she began signing up for local races. She ran many 5k, 10K and half marathons throughout her forties (both local and destination races), and when she turned fifty she set a goal to run a full marathon. Jill has run 8 marathons and is excited to run the NYC marathon for the first time this November, and is even more excited that she is running for charity!
About Steps for Strong Bones
To keep you on track and motivated, BHOF hosts monthly Zoom meetings at 12pm ET on the first Monday of every month. This is an opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals and share your progress. You'll also get the chance to listen to motivational speakers and talk about your experiences on getting motivated to move. If you’d like to participate (just once or more), click here to sign-up and we’ll be sure to send you the link to the Zoom meeting every month. Join when you can!
NOTE: Due to Labor Day, the next Steps for Strong Bones program will take place on Monday, September 11, at 12pm ET.
And if you're already motivated and moving on your own, consider joining BHOF's Be Bone Strong™ team to help raise money to support their mission. It's a great way to give back while doing activities you likely already enjoy in your area.
Remember, staying strong and getting enough weight-bearing exercise is crucial for your bone health. So, commit to moving more this year and join us on our journey to taking Steps to Strong Bones™!