(Former Prime Minister and initiator of the U2 Can Move Fitness Program)
I wish to start by expressing my continued support for the different activities that are geared towards a healthy lifestyle for all.
However, cognizant of the constrains many women face, especially where physical activity is concerned, I warmly endorse activities, business-sponsored or otherwise that offer women the opportunity to stay fit. “It’s good for business.”
I also ask motorists to be conscious of the many persons who use our roads to “be on the move”, bikers included.
The health benefits of even moderate activity are enormous.
Walkathons are a favorite activity on St. Maarten and with this in mind, the U2 Can Move organization has planned a walkathon for Saturday, March 7th, 2015, starting at 5.30 am at the John Larmonie Center on the Longwall road. T-shirts will be provided.
However, this is not your ordinary walkathon, but rather one, accompanied by the brass band, so participants can work up a good sweat, at least those who can and others will walk at their leisure. There is no age limit.
This walk will take participants around the Great Salt Pond, back to the John Larmonie Center, where breakfast will be served. There is no cost involved, and groups are encouraged to participate as well.
The date for the walkathon has been chosen to coincide with International Women’s Day, which is annually celebrated on March 8th. This year’s international theme is MAKE IT HAPPEN. (More on this theme in a subsequent release.)
Also, for “next to nothing”, women can join the U2CM Zumba sessions every Tuesday and Thursday at the John Larmonie Center from 5.30 pm to 6.30 pm.