Martinsville and Henry County launch 100 miles in 100 days challenge

The Martinsville Henry County Coalition for Health and Wellness is launching a 100 Miles in 100 Days Challenge.

The program encourages residents to walk or run 100 miles between January 10 and April 20.


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“We want to motivate people to get up off the couch and do something healthy for themselves, and introduce them to new friends along the way,” Kari Youngblood, the Coalition marketing coordinator and fitness coach, wrote in a news release. “After 100 days, most of us will find that exercise has become a part of our lives, even something we can look forward to.”

The program costs $10.

Participants are invited to a launch event Saturday, January 12, to pick up the free gear.

Click here for more information about the event.