Wheaton residents urged to put 'miles on shoes'

For those who may feel they're starting to drag in their New Year's resolutions to exercise, Wheaton Park District's Parks Plus Fitness Center is introducing Miles of March, a new program encouraging members and nonmembers to put some miles on their shoes.

During March, members and nonmembers who use the center's three-lane indoor running and walking track at the park district's Community Center. 1777 S. Blanchard Road, will receive rewards for every mile traveled.

Twelve laps in the center lane equal one mile, and the shock-absorbing rubber surface and banked turns help minimize joint pain and shorten recovery time. Runners and walkers need only to stop at the front desk after their workout and record how much distance they covered, and they will receive one raffle ticket per mile, with no maximum limit.

At the end of the month, winning tickets will be drawn for three certificates, each good for one pair of premium athletic shoes donated by Dick Pond Athletics and Nike.

To learn more about Miles of March and all Parks Plus Fitness Center, contact parksplusfitness.com or (630) 871-6713.