With the holiday season behind us and a fresh new year ahead, lots of people are aiming to make healthier choices, be more active and get in shape. If you’re one of them, Georgetown County Parks and Recreation has a great, free opportunity for you.
The department’s Georgetown Outdoor Adventure Trails (G.O.A.T.) program is hosting the Fit GOAT and Iron GOAT Challenge again this year. It encourages participants to get outside, get moving meet goals either individually or in groups to claim the title of either Fit GOAT or Iron GOAT, along with a host of prizes. Best of all, anyone can do it! The challenge allows individuals to work at their own pace and on their own schedule.
To rack up miles, participants can walk, hike, run, bike or paddle. The challenge officially kicked off on Jan. 10, but it’s not too late to join. Participants will have until Nov. 10 to log their miles. By logging 100 miles, participants can earn the Fit GOAT title at the Bronze level. Silver is achieved at 225 miles and Gold at 250 miles.
For those who want a bigger challenge, they can aim for Iron GOAT status. Iron GOAT Bronze status requires a minimum of 500 miles, 1,000 miles for silver or 1,500 for Gold.
Last year, more than over 80% of participants completed the challenge.
Sign up at https://gtcounty.readyop.com/fs/4caU/42c14eba. For more information, visit our GOAT web page or email goatherd@gtcounty.org. Look for Fit GOAT Team Challenges coming in March and September.