City Of Marion: Join In The Healthiest State Walk On October 6

Press release from the City of Marion:

10/01/2021 12:44 PM

Join friends and community members at one of Marion’s Healthiest State Walks on Wednesday, Oct. 6. The theme of the 11th annual walk, presented by Delta Dental of Iowa, is “Walk More. Connect More.”

Following a year of social distancing and disconnection, walking is a great way to re-connect while engaging in 30 minutes of physical activity. This amount of physical activity each day improves physical, social and emotional health. Marion is excited to partake in the Healthiest State Walk as it represents a commitment to our residents’ well-being.

There are two meeting locations in Marion, with both walks beginning at noon:

The walk will be 30 minutes long, and participants are encouraged to join and walk at their own pace.

“This event has become an annual tradition and serves as a reminder that small steps can lead to big changes in our health and well-being,” said Sara Mentzer, coordinator of Be Well Marion. “Even if you are not able to join our organized walk, we encourage you to go for a 30-minute stroll sometime during the day as part of this statewide initiative.”

This press release was produced by the City of Marion. The views expressed here are the author’s own.