During the month of March, we asked employees to be part of the Fitts Bit Challenge 2019. This challenge encouraged all to become healthier by being mobile and active. Participants tracked their walking steps daily via several devices such as a Fitbits, Apple watches, Garmin trackers, smartphones, and even simple pedometers.



For 2019, we are happy to congratulate our first place: Anthony Contello, second place: Brittany Kennedy, and third place: Jake Korn.



Anthony walked well over a 1 million steps! His total came out to be equivalent to 521 miles. Brittany Kennedy walked over 700,000 (352 miles) and Jake Korn walked 564,000 steps (252 miles). Congratulation to our top three walkers for winning the challenge and achieving this wellness milestone.



So, how did our President do in his namesake challenge? Find out from last week’s View from Gibson - Winners, Walkers, and More Winners.



This past Monday our lucky winners met with President Fitts to receive their prizes, we share below a few pictures and highlights from the meeting. 

First Place - Anthony Contello

Anthony Contello, 1st place with 1,041,681 steps or 520.84 miles. Anthony is the assistant technical director for the Department of Theater & Dance. Anthony has lost over 70 lbs. since last year. He attributes his success to scheduling time for daily walks, exercise, and a healthier diet. Anthony enjoys walking in City Park and takes every opportunity to log steps while at work.  

Second Place - Brittany Kennedy

Brittany Kennedy, 2nd place with 564,273 steps or 351.58 miles. Brittany is the senior professor of practice in the Spanish & Portuguese department. Brittany attributes her success to every day diligence of working out, staying active with her children and through the encouragement of her students.

Third Place - Jake Korn

Jake Korn, 3rd Place with 427,095 steps or 213.55 miles. Jake is a golfer and enjoys counting his steps as he preps for the next Zurich Classic he said jokingly. Jake enjoys utilizing the steps at work downtown and stays active on the weekend doing yard work or other activities that will increase his daily step total.

In all, 142 Tulane employees participated in this challenge, we congratulate all of them for deciding to make March a wellness and active month.

TU Wellness would like to also extend a special thank you to the Office of President, University Communications & Marketing and Human Resources for their support.

How about you? For more information on how to take part in ongoing health & well-being initiatives and events visit the TU Wellness page.