Winter Walk Day 2010 in the books
Approximately 60,000 Albertans registered a total of 1.3 million minutes of walking on February 10 in celebration of Winter Walk Day.
From Spirit River in the north to Lethbridge in the south, Albertans from playschools, seniors groups, workplaces, schools, colleges and universities showed just how easy it is to maintain a healthy, active lifestyle all year round.
Some participants transformed Winter Walk Day into more than a stroll – they seized the opportunity to get into the Olympic spirit. Students, staff and parents at Edmonton’s Westbrook School had a memorable afternoon walk with one of Alberta’s Olympic torch bearers. “It was an exhilarating experience, especially with our special guest Marjorie O’Connor leading our walk in her Olympic clothing and carrying her Olympic Torch,” said Shauna Paul, Principal of Westbrook School.
Winter Walk Day partners SHAPE Alberta and the Be Fit For Life Network organized events throughout the province on February 10. The Alberta government supports these partners through the Alberta Sport, Recreation, Parks and Wildlife Foundation.
Winter Walk Day is an annual event encouraging Albertans to lead active outdoor lifestyles during winter and promoting the benefits of physical activity. Winter Walk Day 2011 will be on Wednesday, February 9.
