Sportline Steps Across America Begins 3100 Mile Walk

Today, 12 walkers will head out to walk across the USA in a 3100 mile relay walk. The Sportline Steps Across America starts with a send-off by champion figure skater Kristi Yamaguchi in New York City from the Chelsea Piers and should end 14 weeks later in Paramount, California. The National Walkers will take turns walking 20 miles every 3 days.
Photo Gallery: Sportline Steps Across America Kick-Off

Photo: From left to right, Sportline Steps Across America National Walkers Sally Leland (Coronado, Calif.), Jaime Case (Ventura, Calif.), Richard Johnson (Brooklyn, N.Y.), and Ken Bechtel (Sedona, Ariz.) limber up before they set off on their 3,100 mile journey across the U.S to spread the word about the benefits of walking with a pedometer as part of a fit, active lifestyle.

The walk is sponsored by Sportline pedometers and features health rallies at Wal-Mart stores along the way. You can join in online with the 6-week Sportline Steps Across America President's Challenge.
Photo provided by Sportline Steps Across America.