The results are in! Our three challenge communities logged over 75,000 miles of activity. Team Grand Traverse County and Team Marquette tied for first place, and Team Kalamazoo came in third place.

Thank you to everyone who participated - everyone comes out a winner in MI Big Green Gym!

What is the Blues Community Challenge?
A "healthy" competition between the City of Kalamazoo, the City of Marquette, and Grand Traverse Counties to see who can log the most physical fitness activity.

How can I participate?
Log on to www.walkingworks.com and click SIGN UP.  For your plan, select Michigan, Blue Cross Blue Shield; for your group select 2013 MI Big Green Gym & Blues Community Challenge.  Be sure to select your community from the list.  Fill in the remaining information, and click SUBMIT.  That's it!  Then, every time you exercise or participate in a physical activity outside your normal daily routine, log on to the site and track your progress!

Check the MI Big Green Gym website often for new ways to stay active, events to attend, and other announcements!

Can I participate if I don't live in a challenge community?
Of course!  Simply follow the same directions as above, and select whichever community you're rooting for!

What if I need additional help?
Click here to view the complete directions for walking works, including the team coordinator for your area.