WAT! Adult - College Edition WALK Newsletter #1 – March 7th, 2022

W – Welcome

 On behalf of Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and the College Edition team, we would like to thank you for joining the 2022 TAMU College Edition league.

For the remaining weeks of the WAT! Adult program you will receive a weekly update with resources and tips created by and for college students. If you are not a college student, don’t worry! With each newsletter, you’ll be introduced to various topics relevant to health and wellness too!

Also, we encourage you to like and follow our social media pages for daily content and giveaways: 

A – Action

Here are upcoming selected events during Week 4 – March 5^th – 11^th: 

Health At Your Desk – Virtual – Wednesday (03/09) at 12:00 PM – Click the link and register by March 7th

SHS Grocery Tour “Celebrating a World of Flavors” – In-Person – Wednesday (03/09) from 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM – Open to TAMU students with $10 fee, will receive tote, coupons, and healthy recipes

Lake Walk Run Club Second Saturdays – In-Person – Saturday (03/12) from 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM – Open to anyone for free and at all levels of fitness - walk/jog/run/etc.

Do you know of an upcoming health and wellness event? Please share with us information about any activities or events that would interest program participants.

L – Leaderboard

Teamwork makes the dream work! So many teams are doing such magnificent work! Even if your miles are not at the top of the list, you are practicing healthy habits! Here is a look at all the teams in the 2022 TAMU College Edition League: 

*Mileage as of Sunday, March 6^th

K – Knowledge – Being Active

If you’re beginning to exercise for the first time, it’s been a while since you were last active, or you’re a long-time exerciser, we want you to get off to a great start with Walk Across Texas! Whether this is your first year or you’ve participated many times, encouragement is key. Any amount of movement - at any pace - contributes to your physical activity goals, and especially to your health and well-being. Learn more with these Tips for Starting Physical Activity; and if you’re a long-time exerciser, checkout the ideas on overcoming physical activity roadblocks and how to stay motivated.

Maybe you’re wondering how much physical activity you need to do, or if activities other than walking count toward your efforts. All intentional physical activity counts, and you might be surprised how much activity you’re able to add in throughout the day with a little team spirit and support to keep you going. Learn more about How Much Physical Activity Adults Need, and how to go about Adding Physical Activity to Your Life. Also, look at our Activity Equivalents to see how to calculate your mileage for activities other than walking.  

WALK – WAT! Adult – College Edition Team Thanks You

We are so grateful you have joined us! If your friends and family have not gotten the message yet and you still have spots on your team, please let them know there is still time to get in on the action! The more, the merrier! 

By joining us, you are uniting with thousands of others across Texas on a virtual journey towards better health. 

We would like to thank you for your continued support of the Walk Across Texas! program and are looking forward to an awesome experience!

“See” you on the roads of Texas!