Walk Across Arkansas
Promotional Material
Sample News Release
Contest to Kick Off [insert date]
Walk Across Arkansas Program
 If folks can come from all over the world to walk across our
beautiful state and enjoy it's scenery, couldn't you and a group of friends walk
across the Natural State for health?
Walk Across Arkansas is an eight-week health program that
will spark some friendly competitions in [insert County name] County.
Teams of up to eight will compete to see who can log the most miles walking,
jogging, or even biking. The kickoff for [insert county name] County is
[insert date].
Teams will keep track of their miles, which will be posted in
the Extension office and other places around the community, said [insert
first and last name & county of] Extension Agent.
Many people are unaware of the positive benefits of exercise.
According to the American Heart Association, heart disease is the No. 1 problem
in the United States. The risk of heart disease could be significantly reduced
by regular exercise.
According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the
positive effects of physical activity are not limited to lowering the risk of
heart disease.
Not only does regular exercise help relieve stress and
anxiety, "physically active people outlive inactive people," an NIH report
stated.
"Participating in Walk Across Arkansas is not only a great way to get
involved with our community, it's a healthy habit," [insert
agent's name] added.
To participate in Walk Across Arkansas, first get a team
together. Biking and jogging teams are limited to four people. Choose a team
captain and name your team. Fill out a registration form available at the
[insert county name] County Agricultural Extension Office, [insert
address]. Competition kicks off at [insert time, date & place] "
[insert agent's name] said. "Come out and plan to have lots of fun."
For more information, call the Extension office at [insert
phone number]. Walk Across Arkansas results will be posted at [insert
location].
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