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August 12, 2026\n\t\t<\/h1>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9e4bfc2 elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"9e4bfc2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" id=\"videoPopupBtn\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/xb0xkgZbl_Y\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Watch Video<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-369d4e91 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"369d4e91\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<main class=\"wp-block-group alignfull site-content id= is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"margin-top: 0;\">\n<div style=\"aspect-ratio:unset;\" class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-container-core-cover-is-layout-baf096f6 wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<h1><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Every Wednesday.<br \/><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Any Pace. Any Place. Just Walk.<\/span><\/h1>\n<p style=\"font-size: 30px; color: #34a463;\"><strong>Register today to track your steps, build consistency, and win prizes!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 23px;\"><strong>Walk It Out Wednesday Challenge<\/strong> is part of the larger Walk It Out campaign\u2014an initiative focused on education, awareness, and the power of physical activity. Across DeKalb County, this community-wide effort invites individuals and groups to get moving through walking.<br \/><br \/>By participating, you\u2019ll boost your activity level, build lasting healthy habits, and connect with others who are stepping toward better health together.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\">\n<h2>\u00a0<\/h2>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-max-36-font-size\">Benefits of Regular Physical Activity<\/h2>\n<figure><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-662\" src=\"https:\/\/wowdekalb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Benefits-of-running-graphics.jpg\" alt=\"Benefits of walking graphics\" width=\"2000\" height=\"837\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wowdekalb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Benefits-of-running-graphics.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/wowdekalb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Benefits-of-running-graphics-300x126.jpg 300w, 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