Diane O'Brien (above) and Collin Dando tied for first place in the Parks and Recreation Winter Workout Challenge. Each won a six-month pass to Parks and Recreation programs.
Just as soon as its indoor Winter Workout Challenge ended, the parks and recreation department moved outdoors - literally.
The Outdoor Challenge, which started March 1, is similar to the indoor event. Participants keep track of their activities, and the runners, walkers, bikers - or whatever their exercise - with the most points win prizes.
"We are just encouraging people to get outside and move their bodies," said Devyn Johnson, recreation coordinator for the department.
The goal is completing at least 30 minutes of outdoor exercise at least five days a week. "This challenge is for people of all fitness levels," according to the challenge's website.
"The Outdoor Challenge is also a contest of sorts. The participant who completes the most workouts within the challenge dates will win a six-month pass to the Parks and Rec community facility."
The challenge runs through April 28 and is open to ages 14 and older. Just about anything outdoors will count for points. To register, go to the Parks and Recreation website wrangellrec.com and click on "Programs."
The Winter Workout Challenge ended its two-month indoor run on Feb. 29.
Johnson said 30 people participated in the competition, logging in their time on the equipment and activities at the community center.
Collin Dando and Diane O'Brien tied for first place, and each won a six-month pass to Parks and Recreation programs.
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