Take it to the bank! The Walk Across Texas program sponsored by Friends of the Weimar Public Library and Colorado County AgriLife will jump-start your "get fit" New Year's resolution promises.
Walk Across Texas is easy, fun, competitive and it works!
First, gather seven friends, co-workers, neighbors, or classmates and create a funky name for your team. Then, register your team by calling the public library at 979-725-6608 or Texas Agri-Life at 979-732-2530. Finally, be prepared to start walking on April 8.
It’s an easy challenge, and everyone, old and young, can participate. There are no meetings, no pre-set goals, and no hassles. The simple goal for each team is to record the distance it walks.
Walkers report to no one. They just go online and enter their distance walked either daily or weekly.
Competition is the motivation, and what a way to promote your business, your school, or your organization. Neighborhoods can compete against neighborhoods or friend groups against one another.
In addition to walking, each team member’s favorite physical activity can also be logged as “miles walked”. For instance, 30 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobics equals 1.5 miles walked. A convenient, simple method of converting activity minutes to miles is provided to participants on the Walk Across Texas website. Gather your friends, get registered, and start walking this April 8.
