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2nd Sunday: Kentuckians Get Moving

Posted Oct 11 2010 7:56pm

Kentucky is an amazing state to live in and, despite the depressing statistics rating Kentucky the 7th most obese state in the country, there are organizations who are trying to help us make a change! One of these being the Second Sunday events!

This is much more than event! Second Sunday has been said to be "a vehicle to raise awareness of the need for local infrastructure that promotes a healthy lifestyle in an otherwise sedentary population." All very important when looking at sustainability and real ways of improving health.

Last year there were more than 20,000 people who participated from 101 counties. This year even more counties have signed on for yesterday's 10-10-10 date! WOW, that's amazing!

Kids had a ball!

A personal tour guide!

As you can see from the pictures and from the website, http://www.2ndsundayky.com/ , there are SO many communities involved. Wouldn’t it be great if you could challenge your state to do something similar?

Here in Lexington there were activities from Rockband Wii, Inflatable slides, Zumba, Street hockey, Bike polo, Aerobics, Salsa dancing, Yoga, Pilates, Line dancing, Blood pressure screenings and flu shots. Other counties had group hikes, a memorial 5K, dances and lots of other fun family physical activity opportunities!