LIVE READ: NATIONAL WALK TO WORK DAY

LET'S GET AUSTRALIA WALKING AGAIN

Friday 8 November is National Walk to Work Day. All employers and employees are encouraged to start walking regularly to improve their health, prevent disease, improve mental health and enhance general well-being.

One of the best ways to improve your health is to build walking into your daily routine.

Everyone can get involved. You can register for free at walk.com.au and set up a fundraising page to support your favourite charity.

Plus there is a new smart phone app that tracks your walks.

So put your feet first and support the Walk to Work campaign.

How to participate in Walk to Work Day:

  • If you can't walk all the way, use public transport and get off the bus, train, tram or ferry a few stops earlier and walk the rest of the way to work.
  • If you need to drive, try to leave the car at least a kilometre from your destination and walk the rest of the way.
  • Take a walk at lunchtime for at least half an hour.
  • Where possible use the stairs rather than escalators or lifts.
  • If you sit a lot at work, walk around at least once every hour or get up to talk to a colleague instead of sending an email.

    • People can participate as Individuals or create a Team. Organisations may wish to support their employees' fund-raising efforts, or create Organisation/Company Teams.

    Download the Free App from the App store or Google Play. Search 'WTW'.

    Media Contact: Liza McNally 0413 273 233 or lizamcnally@me.com

    Interviews: Harold Scruby, Chairman of the Pedestrian Council of Australia: 0418 110 011.

    For more information and registration details visit www.walk.com.au