Hungarians encouraged to lead a healthy lifestyle through a joint running program
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Nestlé and SPAR launched a joint campaign aimed at promoting a healthy lifestyle and regular physical activity in Hungary. As part of the program titled "Twelve Weeks, Twelve Running Clubs," participants exercised together across various locations in the country for three months.
The initiative was a great success, as participants covered a total of 72,000 kilometers over the 12 weeks. This distance means that the runners collectively ran around Hungary 32 times.
450,000 people took part in the program in some form, which clearly demonstrates the popularity of community sports events. The organizers' goal was to encourage as many people as possible to engage in daily exercise and to show that sports also have the power to build communities.
The success of the campaign proves that the Hungarian population is open to health-preserving initiatives. Nestlé and SPAR plan to support similar programs in the future to contribute to the spread of a more active lifestyle in the country.
Sources: Trade magazin
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