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WalkKansas.org
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About Walk Kansas
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Walk Kansas is an 8-week walking
program
encouraging family members, schoolmates, co-workers, friends, and
neighbors to come together as a team. Participants will set goals for
health and fitness. A Team Captain will recruit 5 people to make a
6-member team who will collectively walk 423 miles, the distance across Kansas.
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This is an exceptional
opportunity to
promote health and fitness to the entire family, from small
children to grandparents, while building family unity. It’s a great way to
enjoy time together as a group or one-on-one with a child or teenager.
Elementary Schools can also participate
in the
Walk Kansas For Kids program
available through your County Extension Office . These
programs are adaptable and your county agent can help in the planning process.
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Other forms of exercise
may be substituted or combined with the walking program. Walk Kansas will
accept running, cycling, and other moderate physical activity for the
accumulation of miles to “walk” Kansas. There are no limitations on who can
participate. If you have the drive to stick with an exercise program, Walk
Kansas is for you.
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This program has proven
successful in
weight management while promoting healthy lifestyles. This program works
effectively, because anyone can do it. You can do it anytime of the day and you
do not have to go to a specific location. The friendly competition among and
between teams makes it fun, motivational, and inspirational.
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You can watch your Team's miles
accumulate by selecting your county from the
Team Progress link.
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Sign Up by Learn more about you
local Walk Kansas program by contacting your
Local K-State Research & Extension Office OR,
with county approval, team captains will be able to register a team
and add mileage at the
Team Captain Login link. Programs vary
slightly by county/district so check for sepecific details. Weekly newsletters,
program incentives and a celebration event are offered through most local
programs. Regsitration fee may vary by local program.
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Recruit a team and start moving! . Most local programs
will accept registration through the first week of March.
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