Have you walked your mile today?

One Mile = approximately 2,000 steps (depending on the length of your stride)

One Mile = approximately 12 city blocks or 5,280 feet

One Mile = approximately 15 minutes

Weld Walks is an affiliate of Colorado Walks and has adopted the following vision, mission, and goals:

Vision

Cities and towns within Weld County will be welcoming, safe, and inviting places for people of all ages and abilities to walk.

Mission

Encourage and promote walking for health, fitness, and transportation in communities throughout Weld County.

Goals

Establish a Weld Walks coalition consisting of community agencies and individuals with an interest in promoting walking for health, fitness, or transportation.

Promote Weld Walks initiatives including, but not limited to:

• Hosting at least ten walking programs throughout the county in 2007
• Publicizing walking program schedules and locations
• Identifying walk program leaders in neighborhoods, schools, and worksites
• Implementing an Active Community Environment Pedestrian Summit

Collaborate with Colorado Walks to:

• Develop a Weld Walks page on the Colorado Walks web site
• Communicate one consistent media message, "Have you walked your mile today?TM"
• Create and host "Mile Walks" in Weld County communities

Further the mission and goals of the Steps to a Healthier Weld County initiative.

Calendar of Northern CO Walking Programs

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