Category: Healthy Huntsville
Mayor Battle Announces 100 Mile – 100 Day Walking Challenge
August 25, 2016
It’s time to put on your walking shoes! Mayor Tommy Battle announced the start of the Healthy Huntsville 2016 Mayor’s 100 Mile – 100 Day Walking Challenge. Beginning today, August 24, through December 1, Huntsvillians are encouraged to walk 100 miles. It’s easier than you think, and incorporating a one-mile walk into your daily routine can help you feel better and live longer. “If you want to maintain your body’s flexibility [more]
Read MoreMore than 1,100 Walkers Log Miles in Healthy Huntsville 100-Mile Walking Challenge
December 7, 2015
The goal was 100 miles in 100 days! More than 1,100 walkers participated in the Healthy Huntsville Mayor’s 100-Mile Walking Challenge and 38 percent met or exceeded the goal. The challenge kicked off in late August and ended November 30. City departments hosted walks throughout the 100 days along with a number of companies who promoted walks for their employees. More than 20 teams entered the 2015 competition and the top five [more]
Read MoreHealthy Huntsville Announces Mayor’s 100-Mile Walking Challenge
August 25, 2015
Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle and the Healthy Huntsville leadership team announced a new fitness opportunity. The Mayor’s 100-mile Walking Challenge, a citywide effort to encourage people of all ages to add physical activity to their daily routines, is challenging citizens to walk at least 100 miles from Sept. 1 to November 30. “Walking is easy, free, and pays big dividends for our physical and mental well-being,” said Mayor Battle. “It’s low-impact [more]
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