Barksdale's Amazing Race

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  • By Senior Airman La'Shanette V. Garrett
  • 2nd Bomb Wing Public Affairs
BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La., --  Barksdale's Fitness Center held its first ever 'Amazing Race' challenge June 16, which is an event that challenged is participants in physical fitness.

Five stations, unknown to the participants, were set up with a physical challenge to be completed by each team member. Each team consisted of four members, with a minimal of one male and one female.

The rules were simple no team could leave for the next station until all team members were present and the physical task completed and the only form of transportation allowed was feet.

"I wanted everyone to stay together and motivate one another," said Senior Airman Tiffany Taylor, 2nd Force Support Squadron, fitness specialist and creator of Barksdale's A.R. "No one was to be left behind, start as a team, finish as a team--one team one fight."

For participants of the challenge, the mystery of the locations added to the excitement.

"None of us really knew what to expect, said Staff Sgt. Kimberly Cooper, 2nd Civil Engineer Squadron, team captain. "This actually added to the fun of it."
"We didn't practice as a team before hand, but the events were very similar to things we normally do during our physical training sessions, so it wasn't too difficult for us." continued Sergeant Cooper.

Airman Taylor hoped the race would test the team's endurance, strength and camaraderie and she feels that the challenge did just that.

"I wanted to bring something new that was fun and exciting, but at the same time
challenging," she said.

The morning ended with the 2 CES walking away with 1st place and Air Force Global Strike Command A6 coming in 2nd.

"It is awesome that our team pulled together and rocked the 'Amazing Race', Sergeant Cooper said. "This was a great group of people to compete with; I would love it if we could team up again to defend our title. I can't wait to see what the fitness center staff comes up with for the next Amazing Race."

The fitness center plans to bring more events and challenges like this to help boost morale, physical fitness and espirit de' corps to Team Barksdale.

For more information on upcoming events happening at the Barksdale Fitness Center call 456-4135.