Abu Dhabi: Residents of Abu Dhabi will march together on World Diabetes Day on November 13 to promote healthier lifestyles and raise awareness about diabetes.
#WalkWithMeUAE is a community initiative launched by the Imperial College London Diabetes Centre (ICLDC) and Health Authority Abu Dhabi (Haad) as part of Walk 2015.
Walk 2015, in its ninth year, is one of the biggest annual walkathons in Abu Dhabi and includes a series of community-based health and fitness activities.
#WalkWithMeUAE will be held at the Yas Marina Circuit and will encourage individuals, groups of friends and corporate teams to come out in the open and get active.
Walkers are being encouraged to take pictures of their activities and post them on social media with the #WalkWithMeUAE hashtag.
Mini walks
In order to help people get adequately prepared for the walkathon, HAAD and ICLDC are organising six weekly ‘mini walks’ around the emirate starting from September 15.
Those attending the weekly mini walks can also post videos and images using the #WalkWithMeUAE hashtag to help foster a sense of community and encourage others to make necessary changes in their diets and exercise routines.
Registration for WALK 2015 opens on September 14, and tickets can be purchased online at www.walk2015.com
Schedule for mini walks
Mondays – Al Jaheli Park, Al Ain at 7:00pm,
Tuesdays – ‘TrainYAS’, from 6:30pm at Yas Marina Circuit
Wednesdays – ‘GoYAS’ from 6:30pm at Yas Marina Circuit (females only)
Wednesdays – Al Gharbiya Public Park, Madinat Zayed from 7:00pm
Saturdays – Abu Dhabi Mall, Abu Dhabi at 8:00am
Saturdays – Mushrif Park, Abu Dhabi from 7:00pm
