2015 Million STEP Challenge at Paramount School Park

Photo by Patty Hale

The Million Step Challenge at Paramount School Park is returning in May with an even greater challenge for the Shoreline Community.

For 2015, the City of Shoreline and Ridgecrest Neighborhood Association will be measuring the distance we collectively walk during the month of May with the goal of reaching 2,600 miles -the distance from Mexico to Canada along the Pacific Crest Trail.

The Trail has been made popular recently through the Oscar nominated movie “Wild”, and although most of us will never have the opportunity to walk the trail on our own, we can see how many people, steps, and days it would take for us as a whole community to complete the journey.

Participants of all ages are encouraged to visit Paramount School Park between May 1 and 31 and log the number of laps they complete each time on the paper tracking form located at the park (or online). Current standing and totals will be posted weekly and prizes will be awarded to top steppers at the closing event on Sunday, May 31.

The park is located at 15298 8th Ave NE, Shoreline, WA 98155 in the Ridgecrest Neighborhood.

Million Step Challenge Opening Event and Annual Ridgecrest Neighborhood Plant Exchange and Elections – Saturday, May 2, 9:00am.

To kick off the challenge, the Ridgecrest Neighborhood Association is inviting the community to the Million Step Challenge Opening Event. A warm up and inaugural lap will be led by Crossfit Hailstorm with energizing snacks and giveaways from Fire and Earth Kitchen and Iora Primary Care, all local businesses.

Immediately after the opening event, the Ridgecrest Neighborhood Association will hold its Annual Plant Exchange and Executive Board Elections. People are encouraged to bring extra cuttings or divided plants from their garden and trade them with each other. Recology Cleanscapes will be on site presenting a clinic on recycling and composting. More information about the Plant Exchange here.

FREE WALKING EVENTS IN MAY

Saturday, May 2

9:00 a.m. - Opening Event – Million Step Challenge

10:30 a.m. - Ridgecrest Neighborhood Association Annual Plant Exchange & Executive Board Elections

Paramount School Park, located at 155th and 8th Ave NE

Saturday, May 16, 9:00 a.m.

Walk and Talk: A Value-Based Life

Paramount School Park, located at 155th and 8th Ave NE

Join walk leader Debbie Yoro, Social Worker for Iora Health, and join a walking discussion on the power of living a value based life. A value based life helps us focus on what matters the most and can enrich our lives and well being. After walking, be sure to log your laps for the Million Step Challenge.

Tuesday, May 19, 8:00 a.m.

Walk and Talk: Mindfulness Practice

Paramount School Park, located at 155th & 8th Ave NE

Join walk leader Debbie Yoro, Social Worker for Iora Health, and learn how to be more mindful of your thoughts and feelings in this relaxing walk focused on mental health. After walking, be sure to log your laps for the Million Step Challenge.

Sunday, May 31, 6:00 p.m.

Closing Potluck and Awards – Million Step Challenge

Paramount School Park, located at 155th and 8th Ave NE

We’re inviting all participants in the Million Step Challenge to bring a potluck food item and enjoy a community dinner. Prizes will be awarded to our top steppers.

For questions contact Recreation Assistant Marianne Johnson 206-801-2600.