by Guest Blogger, Angela Guidroz
I love the fall for so many reasons. Growing up in Northern New York, I loved this time of year getting outside in the cool weather, watching football right before the big winter freeze. I live in Southern Louisiana now and here October is the time we get outside because we aren't melting in the summer heat. Football, festivals and other outdoor activities are part of what lots of people do in the fall months in the South.
Being a big fan of out door activities I was excited to learn Sodexo has been named the foodservice provider for the Marine Corps Marathon and its surrounding weekend of events in Washington, D.C. on October 26th. The Marine Corps Marathon, also known as "The People’s Marathon," brings together runners from all walks of life to participate in a patriotic race and a day of family-friendly activities, including the Healthy Kids’ Fun Run, which Sodexo has co-sponsored since 2003. We are going to be providing the fuel that makes both the marathoners and event staff run. The highlight of the weekend though is the 26.2 mile race which winds its way from the start at Arlington Cemetery through historic monuments and sites along the Potomac River.
So, exactly what does it take to provide nourishment for Marine Corps Marathon staff, volunteers, and participants throughout the weekend?
A Sodexo team from the D.C. area will provide breakfast for 700 people; lunch for 900 people; 5,100 boxed lunches for the Marines working the event; 27,000 hospitality bags for runners; and catering services to the marathon VIP tent. If you didn't know, Sodexo is proud foodservice provider to the United States Marine Corps since 2002, provides services to all mess halls on USMC bases throughout the continental United States.
I read a lot about marathon runners because I am fascinated with the mental and physical endurance they must have just to complete the race. Physically their training regimen is solidly based on increasing mileage throughout the training period and good nutrition. Even though I am a former Marine, it's still hard for me to imagine having this kind of strength - but I can dream can't I?
This morning I was emailing a friend who suggested I train for next year's event. I said, "I will if you do." We aren't going to be training.
What about you? Are you up for the challenge?
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Angela has been with Sodexo since 2003 in various roles from Human Resource Manager, General Manager Food and Nutrition, and Senior Recruiter and was recently promoted to Recruitment Manager for Military and Veteran Sourcing . In this role, Angela is actively planning the strategy to source Veterans, active and reserve military, for opportunities within Sodexo. She recruits for contract management positions for Sodexo's Health Care division under the Environmental Service brand eXPress Service Solutions. eXPress Service managers lead Patient Transport, Service Response Centers (Call Centers), Concierge, Valet along with other combinations of non-clinical services in Hospitals.
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Read more articles by Angela at ERE.net
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