Annual walk celebrates American Heart Month
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) – The community is invited to join Live Active El Paso’s Love Yourself, Love Your Heart Walk to celebrate American Heart Month with a 3-mile walk/run, the City of El Paso announced in a press release.
The annual event will take place starting at 8 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 4 at Scenic Drive.
The city says the free, family-friendly health and wellness event starts at the Westside entrance of Scenic Drive. Activities begin with a warm-up routine, followed by a run/walk and wellness booths from various organizations in attendance.
In addition to the walk/run, Live Active is partnering with The Hospitals of Providence to provide free blood pressure screenings and health information.
The El Paso Public Health Department and Immunize El Paso will provide free flu shots to everyone six months and older, according to the city.
“February is a great reminder to make your health and your heart a priority by making lifestyle modifications to help you live a healthy and long life,” said Erik Cazares, chief executive officer for The Hospitals of Providence Sierra Campus. “We invite the community to join us at this fun family event and take a walk over beautiful Scenic Drive.”
The city says that about a dozen wellness booths will provide information on free health services and resources.
Additionally, the Sunrise Civic Group will join the event by offering free water and fresh fruit, as well as the El Paso Animal Services who will allow participants to adopt a pet and also provide information on responsible pet ownership.
Participants will receive a free Live Active El Paso cooling towel and a 150th Anniversary celebration T-shirt until supplies last.
Every Sunday morning, the Parks and Recreation Department closes Scenic Drive to vehicles between Wheeling and Robinson to allow visitors to walk, run, cycle, or skateboard, while enjoying stunning views of El Paso and Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, according to the city.
For more information on Live Active El Paso, visit www.LiveActiveEP.com.
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