Going the Distance - A Hybrid Challenge to Benefit Local Kids Impacted by Cancer

Pick any exercise activity and challenge for June. Perhaps you want to set a goal to do some form of exercise every day or you want to have a mileage goal to complete during the astrological sign of cancer - June 22 - July 22. Set your own challenge and let's get there together!

Ride your bike from Providence Regional Cancer System in Lacey to PRCS in Aberdeen, out to PRCS in Centralia, through both counties to PRCS in Yelm. Then head out to PRCS in Shelton before returning to PRCS in Lacey. This route would take 210.2 miles. Spread it out the astrological sign of cancer dates - June 22 - July 22 - by recording your mileage on each bike outing or try to be a superstar and do it all in one weekend.

The distance from Providence Regional Cancer System in Lacey to the PRCS location in Centralia is 28.6 miles. Take this virtual route and make it roundtrip to challenge yourself to 57.2 miles walking or running during the astrological sign of cancer - June 22 - July 22.

Not all exercise must be sweaty. Research shows that a routine meditation practice helps combat stress and anxiety, two issues facing cancer patients. If you have always wanted to start a meditation routine, this is the time for YOU! Pick this challenge and find peacefulness in your new routine.

Join Dr. Rich Whitten and Dr. Jim Raymond for a mountain bike ride starting at Fall Creek Parking Lot/Picnic Area in Capitol State Forest. Rich and Jim are avid cyclists who enjoy exploring Capitol Forest and look forward to riding with you on July 9.

Join Dr. Barbara Lazio and cycling partner Paul Cruz on a relaxed 12-mile social ride along the Chehalis Western Trail. The ride will start and end at the Providence Regional Cancer System's Lacey parking lot. Unwind after work on this bike ride.

Meet at the Olympia Farmer's Market for a casual walk around downtown Olympia, logging some miles toward your exercise challenge. Cobie and Ryan will meet you at the stage area of the Olympia Farmers Market.

Meet Providence's Dr. Sheila Smitherman at Olympia High School on July 3 for a pre-holiday 5k run. The run will start promptly at 8am at the OHS parking lot near the track and stadium.