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McKenzie Walkers Report 65,670 Miles

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This is the end of the fifth year of the “McKenzie Walks” program, and it continues to be successful in terms of the health benefits derived from regular walking. Forty-eight persons are registered walkers in addition to over 250 school walkers, group walkers, bikers, treadmill walkers and gym exercisers. The program finished 2018 by recording 65,670 miles as McKenzie walkers continue to set a good example for its neighbors in other cities within Carroll County.
Some individual performances include two walkers who actually walked 1295 miles, 1 over 1000 miles, 16 over 500 miles, 7 over 300 miles, and 15 over 100 miles.
There is no deadline for joining and “Mileage Recording Forms” are available at the drop-off box located in the lobby of city hall, if you choose to report your mileage in that manner. The main purpose is to get moving so we can get in shape. We have had several success stories reported by our walkers who are enjoying the benefits of a higher level of fitness.

Since this program is a friendly competition with the other cities and based on the honor system, we will honor your pledged mileage. All you have to do is give us an estimate of how many miles you think you will walk per day, week or month and we will record it for you. By simply reporting your mileage, you can get involved and help us in the friendly competition with the other cities in Carroll County.  
The program is still looking for additional walkers. Anyone interested simply has to report his or her miles to Garlon Prewitt at his new e-mail (garlonprewitt@gmail.com) or drop off a note in the box located on the table in the lobby of City Hall. It is never too late to start walking.
(84% OF THE GOAL) - 2 walkers over 1,295 miles, 1 over 1,000, 3 over 800, 5 over 700, 3 over 600, 5 over 500, 3 over 400, 4 over 300, 7 over 200, and 8 over 100.

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