Join Wellington walk-off and be in to win

Shoe Clinic vouchers, a year’s frequent flyer membership to Zealandia wildlife sanctuary and goody hampers are just some of the prizes to be won in Greater Wellington’s Streets Alive walking challenge.

Coordinator Claire Pascoe says the challenge, open to all workplaces in the Wellington region, is designed to celebrate the joy and ease of walking from A to B in our fabulous region.”

Teams of between two and six people earn points for walking trips over five minutes. “So if you’d normally jump in the car to get a carton of milk or a paper from the dairy, put on your sneakers and stroll there instead. It’s amazing how all the little journeys like that can add up over a week or so.

“And of course you can really clock up some kilometres and get in your exercise for the day by walking to and from work, or getting off the bus or train a stop earlier and walking the rest of the way.

“As well as being in to win some fantastic prizes, the challenge is a great opportunity to get a bit more active and boost your wellbeing.

“If you haven’t quite managed to stick to your New Year’s health and fitness resolutions, the Streets Alive challenge is a perfect way to renew them.”

Johnsonville resident Elizabeth Norman, who took part in the challenge last year will be walking the 13km journey from home to work in Wellington city four times a week. “I really enjoy it and the challenge is a great incentive to get more active.”

The challenge begins next Tuesday 14 February and ends on Walk to Work Day, Wednesday 14 March when the winners will be announced at a special breakfast.