Since starting in 2016, the 5k that’s proud to say it’s the only race across the New River Gorge Bridge has seen an increasing number of participants of all ages and abilities. Active SWV’s Bridge Day 5k provides a supportive atmosphere, scenic course, and opportunity to give back ...
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The Active SWV Kids Run Program seeks to improve the health outcomes of southern West Virginian youth by empowering them with the opportunities, skills, and knowledge to be physically active. The central goal of the Active SWV Kids Run Club Program is to instill healthy habits in our area’s youth and to get them excited about running and physical activity. Active SWV believes that all West Virginian youth deserve to live happy, healthy ...
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Employers in southern West Virginia can improve the health of their employees by participating in the Active Southern West Virginia Workplace Wellness program. Many people spend a significant portion of their lives at work, which is why it is imperative workplaces prioritize health initiatives that are simple to understand, are not expensive to implement, and last beyond onetime events.
This program will provide structure and support for a multi-year approach to increase physical activity in the workplace ...
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Active Southern West Virginia provides free physical activity opportunities to southern West Virginians, led by Community Captain volunteers. We often cite our Community Captains as the champions of our communities as they are generous with their time, knowledge and skills. We also recognize that our ...
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The Active SWV’s Kids Run Club program works with elementary schools throughout Raleigh, Summers, Nicholas, and Fayette counties, striving to remove barriers to living healthy lifestyles, and enabling kids to lead active lives. The program provides solutions to challenges that keep children from being active by providing ...
Continue Reading →It’s the only race across the New River Gorge Bridge! The 5k begins on the north side of the NRG Bridge, continues along town streets, and finishes in front of the Historic Fayette County Court House. Boasting 179 racers in 2016 and 241 in 2017, this event championing support and inclusion for participants of all ages and abilities keeps getting bigger and better! Read more about the event and it’s history here.
Meet Jack and Jacki Wright, Participants of the Month for September. Jack and Jacki moved to the area two years ago and have participated in many Active SWV hikes and SUP programs. When they first moved to the area they wanted to get more in to hiking, but they were ...
September 21st is the day to get active! The Road Runners Club of America (RRCA) is presenting their 13th annual [email protected] Day, and their 7th annual [email protected] Day. Whether you run or you walk, the goal is to get moving for 30 minutes whenever you can ...
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Meet Pat Gagan, Community Captain of the Month for September. Pat recently moved to the area and has been very active in the outdoors all of his life. When he moved here he was struck by the natural beauty and opportunities to be physically active in the outdoors. Pat ...
Serving as the Development and Outreach AmeriCorps VISTA, India Krawczyk has started her one year of service with Active SWV to assist with program development. India will be facilitating volunteer coaches needs with the fall Active SWV Kids Run Club program. Elementary schools across the area ...
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