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Growing runners and walkers

50 million people run for fitness in the USA. 115 million people walk for fitness in the USA. These figures are according to the SFIA.

This may seem like a lot, but the USA population is over 330 million meaning that only 15% of the USA runs every year and only 35% of the USA walks for fitness every year.

Last year, the 8 chronic health conditions hit an all time high in the USA, which is estimated to spend around 90% of it’s $4.1 trillion in healthcare spending on the treatment of chronic and mental health conditions.

Since exercise can prevent chronic conditions, increasing the number of runners and walkers would save lives and reduce healthcare spending.

It sounds like a worthwhile question to ask ourselves - how can we increase the number of people who run and walk?

— Ian

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Congrats to the Broomall Rotary Club on a great July 4th race! #5k #runtheday #run