Walking To Wellness

We are approaching the Foundation for Community Care’s 4th annual Walking to Wellness event. The ½ marathon will be held on September 22, 2012. Walking to Wellness is a low key event designed to encourage the novice or casual athlete to train for a challenging but attainable fitness goal—walking or running a half marathon (13.1 miles) or an alternate shorter distance such as a 5K (3.1 miles) or 10K (6.2 miles).

Participation is $25 – all proceeds benefit Sidney Health Center’s Cancer Center. Entrants 12 and under are free when accompanied by an adult, and parental consent is necessary for walkers under age 18. Final registration will be held at the Cancer Care Center, 216 14th Ave, Sidney, MT at 7:30am on the morning of the event. Advance registration forms can be found at http://www.foundationforcommunitycare.org or by visiting the Foundation at 221 2nd Street NW, Sidney, MT. Special recognition will be given to all cancer survivors and their families.

To get started, it is advised to build a baseline activity level of walking 7 to 8 miles weekly. Many people find it easier to stick with a training program if they invite someone else to join them. For information on participating in training walks contact Staci Miller at [email protected] or 406-488-2273.

While walking or running the half marathon is the end goal, the real health benefit will come from the time (and miles!) you put into training. Get your shoes on and “Walk to Wellness”!!