Thursday, May 9th is the date for the next quarterly event held by Get Fit Franklin. Join the excitement at the McKay’s Mill Clubhouse, 1215 Habersham Way at 5:30 p.m. Packet pick-up for those not yet registered will be available.
Trainers from area fitness facilities and the Franklin YMCA will lead adults and children in brief workouts and stretches as well as coordinate the children’s workout area, which will include an obstacle course. Those attending the event will be eligible for door prizes from vendors, including 10-visit passes to the Williamson County Parks & Recreation facilities and from other fitness centers in the area. Light refreshments will be served at this family friendly outing.
Get Fit Franklin, presented with founding partner BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, is a distance walking project designed to encourage residents to take the first steps to a healthier, more active community by stepping out their front door. Vanderbilt is the presenting sponsor for all the quarterly events that help you get healthier and happier with exercise instruction, cooking and eating tips, blood pressure checks and more.
As with all Get Fit Franklin events, an optional one-mile walk through the neighborhood will round out the evening. McKay’ has an extensive sidewalk network and routes for one-mile walks available to residents and nearby citizens as exercise routes. This event will include health screenings, information from the Franklin Police and Fire Departments on road safety and basic first aid.
