It’s time to get your walking shoes out or at least, take them out of the closet and dust them off a bit.
Registration for the 2012 Highmark Walk for a Healthy Community begins on Feb. 1.
The 5K walk will take place at Erie’s Presque Isle State Park on June 9.
As an incentive to put an early foot forward, Highmark is entering registered participants who raise $25 by Feb. 29 in a raffle.
Every participant who raises $25 by the day of the event will be given a T-shirt. For every $50 raised for a participating organization, walkers will be entered in a raffle for prizes worth $300.
Want to get involved but fear your family will not make the 5K trek? Not to worry. A family-friendly 1-mile jaunt will also take place.
With the walk still months away, this might be an opportune time to fulfill one of those New Year’s resolutions.
Raise money for a good cause and get outdoors (or on the treadmill) and start walking daily.
Highmark recommends starting with 10 minutes of walking a day and adding five minutes to the routine each week until you get to 30 minutes a day. Make sure to get some longer walks (45 to 60 minutes) in there before the 5K so your body builds stamina. Highmark encourages walkers to stretch thoroughly and drink water while exercising.
For more information about the Highmark Walk for a Healthy Community, visit its website or check out its Facebook page.
Graphic courtesy of Highmark
