DOZENS of people have been rewarded for striding towards a healthier lifestyle by completing a fitness challenge.
A ceremony was held last week for people who rose to the Ton Up Challenge, and reached 100 miles by jogging or walking at Peases West athletics track and designated routes around the Wear Valley.
The initiative increases the health and well-being of people in the area and helps to reduce the risk of heart disease.
It coincides with the A Chance To Live campaign, launched by The Northern Echo, Wear Valley District Council, Durham Dales PCT and Northumbria Water to promote healthy living in a district with poor health statistics.
Of the 93 people who enrolled for the 2003 challenge, 37 reached the 100-mile target and in total more than 6,000 miles were completed.
District Council chairman Margaret Douthwaite, who presented certificates and trophies to participants, said: "I'm really impressed with what the participants have done, particularly the young ones."
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