Walktober

How to return your log

The premise of Walktober is pretty simple: Participants track their physical activity during the month of October using scorecards. The goal of Walktober is to dramatically boost walking in just 31 days — from the national average of 4,000 steps a day to 8,000 to 10,000 steps a day.

Importance of walking
Promoting walking during October can also inspire individuals to make walking a priority — in October and beyond, and foster a commitment by organizations and institutions to place high value on walkable environments and supportive policies.

Walking is one of the most popular leisure time physical activities, according to the Surgeon General. In a national survey, 44 percent of respondents said that they’d walked for exercise the past two weeks. It’s followed by gardening and yard work.

A regular walking program offers the benefits of physical activity such as: 

• Reduced risk of developing high blood pressure

• Decreased risk of developing diabetes

• Increased muscle strength, flexibility and sense of balance, all of which reduce the risk of falls

• Help in controlling weight

More information
For additional information on Walktober, please contact Marsha Bach or Kelly Schwegman at 859.341.4264. If you are participating in Walktober, learn how to return your log and fill out a survey about the program.