Gundersen Lutheran to host Decorah Area "Start Somewhere" Walk

Decorah area residents will join with thousands of other Iowans in a one-kilometer "Start Somewhere Walk" at  noon on Friday.  Local walkers will meet at the Gundersen Bridge on Trout Run Trail.

Statewide, coordinators hope to set a new world record for the number of people walking one kilometer simultaneously in an organized event. Walkers can sign up for the event at www.StartSomewhereWalk.com.

Gundersen Lutheran – Decorah physician Dr. Janet Ryan is the coordinator of the local walk.  She calls it "a symbolic first step on our path to becoming the healthiest state."

In early August, Governor Terry Branstad announced the plan to make Iowa the healthiest state in the nation within five years.  In 2010, Iowa ranked 19th compared to all other states.

Following the walk, participants will be able to enjoy snacks courtesy of Oneota Coop.