February 4, 2005 --
WHO: Mayor Bill White, Herb Lipsman, Mayor's Wellness Council Chairman
WHAT: "Get Moving Houston" 21 Days of Physical Fitness Challenge
WHEN: Friday, February 4, 2005, 11:30 a.m.
WHERE: Pennzoil Building, 711 Louisiana, first floor
DETAILS: Mayor Bill White invites Houstonians to lace up their walking shoes and join him for a walk "down under", in the Downtown Houston tunnel. The walk kicks off the "Get Moving Houston" campaign's 21 Days of Fitness . The event is one of several scheduled over the coming year designed to encourage Houstonians to become more physically fit and to become educated about the importance of exercise and good nutrition.
"The Walk in the Downtown tunnel is just one of many fun events to draw attention to the need for all of us to make exercise a part of our lives," said Mayor Bill White. "Through this event, and many more to follow, we want to encourage Houstonians to help us to get off the "Fattest Cities List", and more importantly, work-out as a community. It is important to improving our quality of life."
Designed by Mayor's Wellness Council Chairman, Herb Lipsman, The 21 Days of Fitness will encourage Houstonians to engage in an exercise program of their choosing for 21 days. The program can be tailored for people of all physical abilities. "Studies show if you can stay dedicated to a plan for 21 days, then your chances of making exercise a regular part of your life increase greatly," said Lipsman.
Mayor White will be on hand to talk about the "Get Moving Houston" campaign.The mayor will be joined by members of city council, and Mayor's Wellness Council Chairman Herb Lipsman. For more information on the 21 Days of Fitness , go to www.getmovinghouston.org
Upcoming events on the "Get Moving Houston" calendar include:
HEB/Bayou City Classic 10K , Walk, Run, RollSaturday, March 12, 2005, at 8:00 a.m.
Starting Line: Lamar and McKinney
For information, go to www.getmovinghouston.org
The Tour de Houston, 20 mi. and 40 mi. Bicycle Fun Ride
Saturday, March 19, 2005, 7:00 a.m.
Starting Line: Hermann Square at City Hall
For information go, to www.houstonspecialevents.org
Health and Wellness Town Hall for People with Disabilities
Wednesday, April 13, 2005, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
1475 West Gray
For information go, to www.getmovinghouston.org