05/21/2026
I want to share this challenge for anyone who:
-Wants to make a healthy lifestyle change but isn't sure where to start
-Someone who may not want to or can't afford to pay gym fees
- You're walking anyway so why not record it?
This challenge gives you access to a free digital book about the Arthritis Foundation's Walk with Ease program. (I also have access to some hard copies of the book if you would like one)
This is a great way to start moving and motivate yourself to WALK. Walking is a free and friendly way to stay active for most anyone, no matter what your current goals or exercise habits. This is a great way to push yourself into making it a habit!
Due to technical difficulties, Active Southern West Virginia is extending the registration period for our Virtual Spring Walking Challenge powered by Walk With Ease. This 6-week program is designed to help you reach a goal of 150 minutes of walking per week by the end of the challenge.
You still have time to join!
Original Registration Close Date: Friday, May 22, 2026
NEW Registration Close Date: Tuesday, May 26, 2026
NEXT STEPS
1. Register for Active SWV's Event:
Virtual Spring Walking Challenge - Event Registration
2. Create Your Walk With Ease Account. Receive Confirmation Email with LINK to WALK WITH EASE Portal
3. Join Our Group. Select Active Southern West Virginia Group
4. Set Your Preferences.
Choose your preference for email or text messages. These will provide you with weekly healthy tips and reminders to log your minutes.
🏅 The Incentive: The first 50 participants to register, complete their weekly minute submissions, and finish the final survey will receive a custom West Virginia charm mailed to them at no charge!
Now let's get walking!
Personally, I like the text message option!
Also walk on your own, or pair up with a friend or a group from work!
Join the Virtua Spring Walking Challenge, starting May 15th!
With warm weather around the bend, Active Southern West Virginia is holding a Virtual Spring Walking Challenge, powered by Walk with Ease™. The Arthritis Foundation’s Walk with Ease™ is an evidence-based program designed to: reduce pain and discomfort, increase balance, build confidence, and improve overall health.
Once you’ve registered for the Virtual Spring Walking Challenge, you will begin to receive preparation and reminder emails. Then on May 15, 2026, you will receive an email from Active SWV providing the registration link for the Walk with Ease portal.
The first 50 people to complete the final survey will receive a commemorative wooden West Virginia charm.
Learn more and register here! https://rpb.li/cvAQ6Y