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Kansas West issues 'Get Healthy Walk Challenge' to Kansas East

Written: 6/11/2009

SALINA—A walking challenge has been issued between the Kansas East and West conferences. The challenge begins July 1 and ends Oct. 31 and is open to all clergy and laity in the conferences.

Participants may keep log their steps or miles by using a pedometer or treadmill or by keeping track of time spent doing moderate-intensity exercise, such as jogging, bicycling, doing yard work, swimming or doing housework. Fifteen minutes of moderate-intensity exercise counts as one mile.

Participants will walk in increments of six weeks and may participate during any six-week period during the challenge or complete the entire challenge.

Kansas East and West miles will be tallied and a winner will be announced at the 2010 Annual Conference sessions. The winner will be recognized with a banner. A certificate of participation will be awarded to each participating congregation.

To register and to record miles, go to the America on the Move website. 

The instructions for registration are:

Go to http://aom2.americaonthemove.org.

Click on “Individuals.”

Click on “Get involved today.”

Select which description is most accurate:

I am an individual who is interested in my health and wellness.
I am a health care professional.

Click on “Join a group.”

Enter registration code RKW148554. The Kansas West Conference group is “KWCUMC.”

Fill in personal information and follow the prompts. All personal information is confidential.

Confirm the information and exit. An e-mail confirmation and tools to record progress will be sent.

For more information, contact Susan at lsharvey@cox.net or 316-775-6324.