Overview

Attention all faculty and staff!  Are you looking for a way to become active this year, but not sure where to start?
The Walk-to-Wellness program has been designed to help individuals like YOU get in shape.
The wellness coach will track the mileage, while participants spend their time walking on the outdoor track.
There are also prizes and recognition rewards given to individuals and teams who travel the most distance.
So sign up and get in shape!

Spring 2012 Details

Learn more about this program and meet the wellness coaches at the Wellness Fair!
Wednesday, Jan. 18 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the SRC Maroon Gym.
Program Dates: Monday, Jan. 23 - Friday, March 16 (registration begins Tuesday, Jan. 17)
Walking times are   M-F: 11:30am-1:00pm, MWF 5:00-6:00pm, and TTH 5:15-6:15pm.
Participants may attend as many or as few sessions as they would like.
Cost: $20 per individual or $60 for teams of 4 ($15/person). To register as a team you must submit paperwork together (one person can drop off - contact Michelle.Jung@asu.edu <mailto:Michelle.Jung@asu.edu>  for details).
There is no deadline to sign up for Walk-to-Wellness. However, there is a pre-assessment performed and we recommend that everyone signs up before the actual start date to become involved in the competition.
Once you sign up, you will be contacted to set up a time for your assessment.

Contact

Michelle Jung
Assistant Director for Fitness and Wellness
Michelle.Jung@asu.edu *preferred communication
480-965-0449

Testimonials from previous participants

"I enjoyed the freedom to walk at my own pace - and if I was unable to attend a session was still encouraged to keep going."
"Being accountable to show up at a certain time keeps me motivated and disciplined to keep at it.  The somewhat competitive nature pushes me to better my mileage."

Detailed description/rules of the competition are as follows:

-Participants may sign up to compete in the group competition or solitary competition (sign up fees differ).
-A pre-assessment must be done if the participant wants to compete for the prizes. Your wellness coach will contact you to schedule your pre-assessment time and instructions.
-Participants will meet at the SRC entrance with their assigned wellness coach at times most convenient for them.
-Walking will be done on the designated outdoor track. You will check in with the wellness coach to log your mileage. .
-Laps will only be counted at the start times listed (i.e., if someone arrives and walks 2 laps before the scheduled start time of the program, the 2 laps will NOT be counted towards the competition).  If a participant starts a lap BEFORE the end time, they will be permitted to complete that lap to count towards the competition (i.e., starts last lap at 12:56pm – may complete this lap even if it goes past 1pm).
-Post-assessments will be performed by the same wellness coach in order to track improvements in body composition and performance.
-The competition will have winners in 2 categories:
1) Individual that walks the most distance - wins a semester membership to SRC ($75 value).
2) Team that logs most mileage – wins 5 free group training sessions for the entire team with a trainer.
*During inclement weather or undesirable track conditions, an alternate course will be designed indoors or participants will have the option to walk on a treadmill.