American Heart Association launches campaign: Get a friend, start walking

The Post and Courier
Wednesday, January 7, 2009


AT&T's regional director, Jack Mitchell, walked through Marion Square in a suit and tie, his tennis shoes in hand.

Shedding his dress shoes and jacket, he got on one of the two treadmills stationed at Calhoun and King streets.

More than a dozen local leaders took turns on the exercise machines to make a point: walking just 15 minutes a day can reduce stroke, high cholesterol and high blood pressure. And walking with a buddy makes it go even faster.

The Wednesday event launched the American Heart Association's Start! campaign, encouraging people to take the first step toward heart health by walking.

Read more in tomorrow's editions of The Post and Courier.

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