"We are pleased that so many people were inspired to challenge
themselves at our event," said Joe Santillo, certified athletic
trainer at ALMH SportsCare and one of the event coordinators. "The
atmosphere was very positive and motivating, and we enjoyed seeing
families and co-workers participating together and cheering for one
another." Many seasoned and first-time runners trained for the
event. Santillo said there are many health benefits to both running
and walking that extend beyond weight-loss programs. Both are great
cardiovascular workouts and contribute to muscle tone, range of
motion and more.
The 5K was a noncompetitive event, but results were posted at
www.almh.org. You can see them by clicking on the
Moving Forward
icon on the home page. Photos were also posted on Facebook on the
Memorial Health System page.
The event was sponsored by Herrin Fertilizer, Farmers Bank,
Anytime Fitness, Lincoln Park District, Graue Chevrolet and Midwest
Technical Institute.
ALMH is a critical-access hospital that has served the community
since 1902. Now located on Stahlhut Drive in Lincoln, the hospital
employs more than 290 in a wide variety of job functions and is
affiliated with Memorial Health System in Springfield. [Text from file received from
Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital] |