Joe Miller, who covers the great outdoors for The News & Observer, has an update about the Million Step March on his blog, “Get Out! Get Fit!” at this link.

Joe plans to interview Kathy Higgins, and we’ll post the link once that runs.

Posted by Kyle Marshall on July 1, 2008

Even though the Million Step March has ended, we're still hearing about your efforts to live healthy lifestyles. For example, Shannon wants to let everyone know about the benefits she's seeing from walking regularly:

"After joining the challenge, I promised myself that I would increase the miles I walked per week and have found that I am now walking four to five miles per day. After logging my steps for 12 weeks, I have lost 12 pounds, firmed up many muscles and my total cholesterol has dropped 22 points. I am hooked on walking now!"

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Hard to believe, but the Million Step March is drawing to a close. The team invites anyone in the Wilmington area to come join them as Kathy and Gary cross the finish line this Thursday, June 12, concluding their 600-mile odyssey across the state.

The event starts at 5:30 p.m. in downtown Wilmington at the Riverfront Park on Water Street, between Market and Princess streets. We’ll have live music, a farmer’s market, activities and demos, giveaways and more. See you there!

Posted by Kyle Marshall on June 11, 2008

Jennifer's Share Your Story item shows how starting with just a little physical activity can lead to a healthy, active and enjoyable lifestyle:

"Two years ago I was a size 18 and out of shape. I wanted to get healthy to try for a 5K - something I had always wanted to do, but had never run farther than a mile at one time. I started training, and now I'm a size 8 and have lost 50 pounds.

"I finished my first 10K this spring and hope to run a 10-miler in the fall. Maybe a half-marathon after that. I'm just glad to be healthy. I weigh less than I ever have in my (adult) life! I have a healthy BMI and am comfortable in my swimsuit for the first time. I lift weighs two to three times a week. I play basketball twice a week. I do yoga once a week and run five to six days a week. I also ride my bike, swim and play volleyball whenever I can.

"I'm very active now and love every minute of it. My four daughters have to keep up with me now instead of me trying to keep up with them!"

Shared on June 10, 2008 Share your story