Let's Move Waco

Any movement is good movement! The goal of Let's Move Waco is to help you and your friends feel better, build community and support, and increase your overall physical activity. You choose your favorite activity, whether it's martial arts, walking, Zumba, line dancing, rock climbing, or anything else you enjoy. Just get moving!

Men and women exercising under the trees.

Join us March 21st – May 16th. Over 8 weeks, you will track your activity, with results reported in miles. So, you can challenge each other to see how many miles you can travel while logging and tracking your activity/miles on the Howdy Health website.

Use the League Code watL-260112-72139 to create a team.

Kick-Off

Saturday, March 21 at 9:30 a.m.
Waco Downtown Farmer's Market (Bridge Street Plaza – 200 E Elm Street)
Everyone who registers will receive a goodie bag! You can still register at the Kick-Off.

Registration

Step 1

Account Registration

Step 2

Create/Join a Team

  • After logging into your account, either Create a Team or Join a Team.
  • Create a Team: Join the Let's Move Waco League! Use the League Code: watL-260112-72139. View the Create a Team Guide in the Resources section.
  • Join a Team: You must have a team code shared by your team captain to join a team. Visit the Join a Team Guide in the Resources section.
  • Still needing assistance? Email livewellwaco@wacotx.gov

Be a Team Captain!

We need you! Team Captains play an integral role in a Team's success while helping your friends, family, and neighbors take steps toward a healthier life.

Captain Responsibilities

  • Set a time and place for your group to meet and participate in an activity for at least 30 minutes once a week for 8 weeks.
  • Contact members of your group who miss the weekly activity.
  • Remind team members to log their weekly activity.
  • Do your best to motivate your group and take photos along the way!

Registration Information

  • Create a team — you can invite people from your workplace, neighborhood, family, etc.
  • Collect information from your team including their names and email addresses.
  • Come up with a team name.
  • Follow the Create a Team Guide in the Resources section to register your team. Use the League Code: watL-260112-72139.
  • After you create your team on the Howdy Health website, a unique Team Code will be generated. This will be what you will share with your teammates for them to join the team.

Resources

Registration Guide

Account Registration:

  1. Go to the Howdy Health website.
  2. Click Programs.
  3. Under Walk Across Texas, click Login if you already have a Howdy Health account or Register Now if you need to create one.
  4. Fill out the require information.
  5. Once complete, click Save Account.
  6. The page will then take you to a login screen where you can type your newly created username and password.

Create a Team Guide

Here are the steps to create a team and link it to the league:

  1. Login or register for a Howdy Health account by going to: https://howdyhealth.tamu.edu
  2. After login, go to the Programs page of your account and click on the Dashboard button in the Walk Across Texas section. Then, click Create a Team.
  3. On the Create a Team form, review the instructions and then click YES in the Joining a League field.
  4. Copy and paste this code into the League Code field: watL-260112-72139
  5. The League Name and League Start Date should auto-populate in the League Name field. If it does not auto-populate, click into the League Name field and select the name that appears after clicking.
  6. Add a Team Name and invite up to 8 team members.
  7. Please Note: If you, as the team captain, plan on participating on this team and entering mileage, enter your email address in the Invite Team Members section. You will count as one of the eight team members. Then, use the Team Code to link your Howdy Health account as a team member on the Join a Team form. This will allow you to be a team captain AND a team member.

Join a Team Guide

To join a Let’s Move Waco team – you must have a Team Code shared by your team captain.

  1. Log into your Walk Across Texas account
  2. Select the  “Join a Team” button.
  3. Enter the Team Code.
    • The Team Code will be shared by your Team Captain either directly or via a Howdy Health invitation email.
    • The Team Name will automatically fill in once the code is entered
  4. Answer the following questions about your health and lifestyle.
  5. Select “I Agree" to the Disclaimer and select the button that says Join Team. 

FAQs

What is a team?
A team is a group of up to 8 people who meet weekly for 8 weeks to participate in an activity together and socialize.

How does a team work?

  • Form a team of up to 8 people, one person must be the team captain.
  • Get together with your team for at least 30 minutes once a week for 8 weeks.
  • Log how many "miles" you participate in an activity each week through your Walk Across Texas Account.

How long is the program?
Let's Move Waco is an eight-week program running March 21st – May 16th.

Can I join more than one team?
Absolutely. You can be part of a team at work, home, church, school, etc.

How do I log my weekly miles?

  • You will log your miles through your account on Walk Across Texas or you can request paper log sheets and submit them weekly to livewellwaco@wacotx.gov.
  • If you participate in an activity outside of your weekly team's set time, you can still log any additional miles, and those miles will count towards your team's effort.

Can I register if I don't have a team?
Yes. Follow the Team Captain registration information to create your own team. Teams can be anywhere from 1 to 8 people.

Can I register if I don't live in Waco?
Yes, all McLennan County residents can join.

Can I register after Let's Move Waco has already started?
Yes, you can register through ten days after the Kick-Off on March 21st.

What do I do next?

  • Tell people about the program and invite them to join!
  • Like us on the Live Well Waco Facebook and Instagram page. Share photos of your team walking with the hashtag #LetsMoveWaco for a chance to be featured on our social media.
  • Join your team for weekly activities and explore your community while getting to know your teammates.

When is the kickoff event?
Our Kick-Off Event starts at 9:30 a.m. on March 21st during the Farmer's Market on Bridge Street Plaza (200 E Elm Street). Everyone is welcome, and you can even register for Let's Move Waco during the event.

Weekly Activity Schedule

The link to the weekly activity schedule will be posted here. Check back closer to the start of Let's Move Waco on March 21st!

Indoor Walking Facilities

Doris Miller Community Center

1020 Elm Avenue
Monday – Thursday: 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Friday: 9:30 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Saturday: 9:30 – noon

Dewey Park Recreation Center

925 N 9th Street
Monday – Thursday: 7:30 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Friday: 7 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

First Baptist Church Woodway – Ministry Activity Center

101 N Ritchie Road
Monday – Tuesday: 6 – 11 a.m. & 4-7 p.m.
Wednesday: 6 – 11 a.m.
Thursday – Friday: 6 – 11 a.m. & 4-7 p.m.
Saturday: 8 a.m. – noon

Richland Mall

6001 W. Waco Drive
Monday – Saturday: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Sunday: noon – 6 p.m.

South Waco Recreation Center

2815 Speight Avenue
Monday – Thursday: 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Friday: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Outdoor Walking Facilities

Parks with Circular Tracks

Parks with Longer Distance Possibilities

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