Parks & Rec extends winter challenge for better health

Now that the holidays are over, those looking to put the feasting and festivities behind them can challenge themselves with a workout regimen.

Wrangell Parks and Recreation launched its third annual Winter Workout Challenge on Monday, welcoming the new year with some healthy competition.

“It’s an eight-week, progressively building workout challenge,” explained Kate Thomas, the department director.

The department overhauled some of its activities for this year’s competition, and while tailored mainly to entry-level activity, beginners’, intermediate and advanced programs are available. Thirty-e...