Texas Round-Up in Full Swing

Answering Texas Governor Rick Perry’s challenge for all Texans to improve their health, the Texas Round-Up statewide fitness initiative and 10K race was launched in 2004. The initiative and race provides motivation and encouragement for Texans to become more active and to incorporate healthy choices in their daily lives.

Five years later, the Texas Round-Up has grown in size and scope, providing Texans with tools, opportunities and programs that encourage them to participate in healthy lifestyle activities.

Here are some of the exciting opportunities from the Texas Round-Up that you, your family and community can get involved in:

• GetFitTexas! provides Texans with tools to establish regular physical activity routines and healthy habits. This program includes a free online activity tracking system and educational resources that emphasize the benefits of regular exercise and healthy choices.

• To encourage children to establish healthy habits, Texas Round- Up’s FitKids program educates children about nutrition and fitness through fun activities and programs. The FitKids newsletter and coloring book are the latest additions to their resources for children.

• The Affiliate Cities program puts Texas Round-Up programs in local communities across the state. Any mayor in Texas can affiliate with the Texas Round-Up at no cost by promoting GetFitTexas! in their community or hosting a local fitness event.

• The Texas Round-Up 10K, 5K and Family Mile is held annually in Austin, Texas on the last Saturday in April. For 2009, the race will be held on April 25. The race weekend begins with a health and fitness expo, followed by a fitness festival, live music, food, fitness demonstrations and family friendly activities.

Statewide partners

Activities can occur in the office, your neighborhood, in a health clinic, or just about any setting. If you are interested in partnering with DADS to promote Texercise in your community , please contact DADS at 1-512-438-4293.

Click here to learn more about our Texercise partners.

• Area Agencies on Aging
• Arthritis Foundation
• Cooper Aerobics Center
• Gold's Gym
• Humana
• Luke's Locker
• Pilgrim's Pride
• RunTex
• Sam's Club
• Texas Department of State Health Services
• Walk Across Texas

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Updated: June 5, 2009