STRIDE592 held the first ever MilesforMoms, Walk Run Move 5K, which saw close to 250 participants of all ages and fitness levels gathered at the National Park to celebrate the spirit of motherhood and promote a healthy, active lifestyle.
According to a press release, Onika Jervis, founder of STRIDE592, said that she is grateful to everyone who made MilesforMoms a success last May 13.
“It was beautiful to look out and see so many of my Guyanese sisters and brothers and friends having a great time. We made memories that will last a lifetime,” Jervis noted.
MilesforMoms kicked off with a Soca warm up by Guyanese artiste and fitness enthusiast, Vanilla and then participants set off on an electronically timed route through the National Park, up Carifesta Avenue, and looped down the seawall, back into the National Park where every finisher was greeted with a cold water coconut and a finishers’ medal.
Following the walk, participants enjoyed healthy foods such as porridge, provisions and salads, to refuel before gathering for the intergenerational school games: sack races, limbo, egg and spoon, three-legged race and more.
Buxton Visions drummers led in singing folk songs and local vendors participated as well. Each participant was gifted goodie bags of fresh vegetables.
Guyanese designer and franchise holder of the Miss Guyana Culture Queen Pageant, Randy Madray was in attendance with the delegates of the 2023 pageant.
Madray said, “I think this was a great initiative. It brought together people of all walks of life. I believe the way in which it was done was welcoming to everyone. I can really see this growing bigger and better, and with hope that the collaboration between STRIDE592 and Miss Guyana Culture Queen continues annually.”
Kim Cernek said that as a Peace Corps volunteer living in Georgetown, she was grateful to have discovered the existence of the event. She related that she is looking forward to the next event.
“The success of MilesforMoms would not have been possible without the generous support of sponsors and dedicated volunteers. Partner supporters are Healthcare International, Mobile Money Guyana (MMG), Living Turkoise, Supreme Laundromat, Global Logistics Services and Signature Moves Marketing Agency,” the press release stated.
Also present at the MilesforMoms event were the Guyana Culture Queen Pageant Finalists, Mathew Gaul of Common Cents, Prince Copping Fit, Prowell Fitness, Renata Bailey, Gabriella Chapman, Sophie Dolphin and Tianna Springer, record-breaking 400 meter athlete at the South America U-20 Championships.
STRIDE592 is a Guyanese homecoming celebration of healthy living, joy, family and community togetherness.
It was founded and registered in 2022 with local businesses and community support. STRIDE592 produces year-round fun walking and running events to enhance the exposure of the community to the health, social and economic benefits of embracing a lifestyle.
“Our goal is to give everyone whether a seasoned athlete, first-time participant or tourist alike the chance to win their race by providing them an amazing experience from the time they register until the moment they reach the finish line and celebration after party. Events will be professionally staffed with race production, medical and security teams,” the release said.
STRIDE592 collaborates with local and national businesses, community organisations, schools, and governmental offices to have diverse participants and community support.
They can be contacted via move@stride592.com.
