William F. Cody (Buffalo Bill)
North Platte was once the home of cowboy and showman William "Buffalo Bill" Cody. Buffalo Bill was an early frontiersman , a famous Pony Express rider, Army scout and buffalo hunter. From 1868 to 1872, Cody served as a civilian scout for the Army fighting Indians in the west. Between campaigns, he served as a guide for several parties of buffalo hunters.
Late in 1872, Cody began his long career as a showman with the "Wild West" shows. Early in 1883, Cody and others formed the "Wild West Circus" that toured the United States and parts of Europe. The show included a moch battle with Indians and a demonstration of Cody's shooting skill. Cody continued to perform until shortly before his death.
North Platte was the original site of Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show and Rodeo. Buffalo Bill's ranch is the site of Scouts Rest Ranch built in 1878 by Cody. The ranch was used as a winter home for the Wild West Show troupe.
Our next stop will be Ogallala, Nebraska. It is 53 miles from North Platte to Ogallala. This is the longest distance we have to jog. You will need to jog 24 miles. Good luck on your jogging distance. We will meet you in Ogallala.
North Platte 
Ogallala 53 miles
Before students participate in the jogging, their medical
status should be reviewed. Health problems should be
considered prior to participation in any physical
activity.
Fitness
Reminder!
While exercising it is important to increase your heart rate to approximately 170 beats per minute. This is called the Target Zone. In order for your heart, lungs, and muscles to become stronger your heart rate must be working in the Target Zone each exercise period. Remember to use frequency, intensity, and time principles of training.
Fitness concepts review
Warm-up and cool-down
Taking your pulse
Heart rate
Aerobic endurance
Frequency of exercise
Intensity of exercise
Time (duration) of exercise
Overload Principle
Principle of Progression
Principle of Use and Disuse
Target Zone
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