Winter walking program returns to Rivers

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Published on Wednesday, October 21, 2015

By Maggie Smallwood

We all know the beautiful fall weather we have been enjoying is not going to last forever.  Sooner or later, Old Man Winter will return and many of us will be tempted to stay indoors as much as possible until spring. Our daily walks become a bit of a bother, but we still need to stay active.  

For several years Rivers Collegiate has graciously allowed hall-walking on Tuesday and Thursday evenings during the winter months. This year the first session runs  from Nov. 3 to Dec. 17, and the second starts on Jan. 5 until spring break at the end of March. For two hours (7-9 p.m.) anyone is welcome to walk the halls. A recreation director did some measuring in the past, and apparently four laps make one kilometre. For those who prefer pre-metric distances, 20 laps are the equivalent of three miles. A nice brisk pace will cover that in less than an hour and burn off more than 300 calories!

The even better news is that you can walk at your own pace, for as long as you want, in a comfortable building, without having to worry about slippery or uneven surfaces. The time passes quickly if you plug in your ear buds or bring a friend to chat with as you walk. Occasionally there are other activities in the school at the same time, but this has never been a problem. There is a sign-in sheet for each evening, but otherwise nothing more is required.

If you have any further questions, please contact Maggie at 204-328-7251.