The 12 th annualWalk 100 Miles in 100 Daysprogram, sponsored by the WVU Health Sciences Center Wellness Program, will run from March 20 through June 27. The theme of this year’s program isOne Foot at a Time.

The program is a 15-week contest which strives to improve the health of employees through physical activity. It is endorsed by the WVU Nutrition and Wellness Initiative.

Last year, over 3,000 employees and family members participated on 222 teams, including participation from University Health Associates, WVU Hospitals , the Health Sciences Center and WVU .

The goal of the program is to walk one mile per dayor 100 miles in 100 days. Other forms of aerobic exercise also count, with 20 minutes equaling one mile.

Deadline to register for the program is Friday, March 17. It is open to WVU , UHA , WVUH and HSC employees, as well as area businesses and community organizations.

Registration materials are available athttp://www.hsc.wvu.edu/wellness/, or c all 304- 293-2520 or e-mail wellnessprogram@hsc.wvu.edu .