SAN ANTONIO – It can be a challenge to stay fit through the holidays especially with all the holiday sweets around.
During the holiday season, it's even proven that people tend to gain their annual weight during this time of the year.
How do I stay fit through the holidays & indulge at the same time??
What if you could stay fit during the holidays with a fun program that keeps you healthy and you could have a chance to win fun prizes!
Get ready to be enlightened by the Tricentennial 300 Miles program.
Tell me more about the Tricentennial 300 Miles program!
Thanks to the Baptist Health System, 300 Miles challenges and encourages the community of San Antonio to celebrate San Antonio’s 300th anniversary through fitness!
Participants will have seven months to complete 300 miles of walking, running and/or biking.
That's right.... a seven-month program to complete 300 miles of walking, running and or biking.
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The challenge kicked off at the City Manager’s 5K Run on October 22 and will end at YMCA’s bi-annual Siclovia event on May 6, 2018.
300 Miles registration
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Registration is free and open to the public
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YMCA of San Antonio will track participant progress through ActivTrax, a wellness platform used by local YMCAs
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After the onsite registration, participants can log their miles and activity through the ActivTrax website or mobile app.
What kind of YMCA programs will count?
If you love to be fit and stay active, you won't want to miss out on being a part of the 300 Miles program.
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Walking
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Running
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Cycling
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Group exercise activities can also be tracked and counted toward the 300 Miles goal.
Guess what... there will even be prizes awarded to those who meet benchmark miles. Finisher medals will be award to those who complete the 300 Miles challenge.
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For more information about Tricentennial 300 Miles, you can visit sanantonio300.org/300miles.
Don't forget KSAT 12 is your official tricentennial station.
For all SA300 events, you can check out ksat.com/sa300.