Richmond Takes Steps to Healthier Lifestyles
05 July 2007
You are invited to join us as we launch Walk Richmond’s steps towards healthier living and the first free walk of the Summer Walking Series on:
Date: Thursday, July 5, 2007 Time: from 6:30 p.m. Location: Garry Point Park
12011 7th Avenue
Steveston, Richmond
The walk will take place rain or shine. The three kilometre guided walk will be led by Fitness and Wellness Association leaders. Test drive a pair of New Balance walking shoes and get tips on shoes and apparel from Track and Trail Runners. Richmond’s Fitness and Wellness Coordinator, Carol Lepine, will be the MC for the evening, which will include lots of fun and prizes.
Walk Richmond is a joint initiative between the City of Richmond, Vancouver Coastal Health (Richmond Health Services) and Richmond School Board No. 38. Walk Richmond aims to build community capacity through walking and create a legacy of healthy lifestyles in Richmond.
“Walking is one of the easiest ways to improve your health and getting people out and active is key to Walk Richmond.” says, Alisa Carey, Walk Richmond Coordinator. “We are working with our partners and sponsors to create more walking opportunities in the community.”
Walk Richmond will be hosting a series of nine free local guided walks that will run throughout the summer. Walks will be three to five kilometres in distance and will be led by Richmond Fitness and Wellness Association leaders. As well, four Walking Richmond Basics workshops will provide newcomers to walking information on what to wear, technique, injury prevention and safety. Walking enthusiasts will also be able to track their physical activity, nutrition and how much water they drink each day online at www.richmond.ca/walk.
For more information on Walk Richmond events, how to win prizes and how to track your progress online, please call 604-276-4300 or visit www.richmond.ca/walk.
In June 2005, the City of Richmond joined the Province of BC, 2010 Legacies Now and other BC municipalities in a challenge to increase physical activity by 20 percent by 2010.
