Plymouth Kicks Off Step To It Challenge With Mayor Jeff Wosje

Plymouth MN

21 April, 2021

6:29 AM

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Press release from the City of Plymouth: April 19, 2021 Plymouth Mayor Jeff Wosje will help kick off the city's participation in the annual Step to It challenge May 1-28 with a walk on Plymouth's trails – and residents are encouraged to participate while practicing social distancing. This four-week physical activity competition includes 26 metro cities. The most active communities, individuals, schools and worksites are recognized and awarded with prizes. Bragging rights and trophies will go to the top three communities in the following categories: Most active community Most active residents Most actively engaged community Virtually every action counts – walking, biking, running, cleaning, gardening or playing with the children. Registered participants can track their daily activity using a fitness tracker/watch, pedometer or conversion chart on the Step to It website, steptoit.org. Step to It participants are encouraged to practice social distancing (maintain a distance of at least 6 feet from others). Walk with the Mayor Mayor Jeff Wosje will kick off the competition with the annual Walk with the Mayor event 9:30-10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 1 at the Northwest Greenway, beginning at the new Challenge Course, 5250 Peony Lane N. Participants can enjoy a leisurely walk on the Northwest Greenway trails. Snacks and water will be provided, and free Step to It Challenge T-shirts will be given away while supplies last. The event will follow the most current COVID-19 guidelines, and participants should wear masks. The walk is free and there is no need to register. This press release was produced by the City of Plymouth. The views expressed here are the author's own.