Healthier Habits Podcast | S2E1: Step Into Action: The Launch of the Marathon Project with Michael R. Toney

Special Guest Michael R. Toney! Welcome to Healthier Habits! We're kicking off Season 2 by spotlighting a powerful new community initiative led by one of our own: Michael R. Toney, Program Coordinator at the Chicago Partnership for Health Promotion. Michael introduces the CPHP Walk/Run for Fun Marathon Project, a movement built to inspire, connect, and activate communities across Chicago through leadership, fitness, and shared goals. Tune in to learn what sets this project apart from other running groups, how it’s designed to build leadership from within, and how you or someone you know can get involved. Discover how you can get involved, support the effort, or even lead a movement of your own. Whether you're a seasoned runner or just curious about getting active in a meaningful way, this episode will leave you energized and informed.   CPHP Walk/Run for Fun Marathon Project  The goal of the CPHP Walk/Run for Fun Marathon Project is to invite participants to complete the equivalent of a full marathon (26.2 miles) or more within one year. Completing a minimum of two plus miles per month, for example, establishes realistic expectations for all fitness abilities, while prioritizing safety first. Building community through shared experiences helps to inspire confidence that fitness can be fun. Our goal is for participants to enjoy a fitness experience that requires consistency over time.   Guest Information: Michael R. Toney Policy, Systems, and Environmental Program Coordinator Chicago Partnership for Health Promotion Email: [email protected] Phone: (312) 355-3659   Program Links: Flyer Link: https://uofi.box.com/s/nbcns2pkpap20jsu8hejn9jm5kj6o7ao Registration Link: https://go.uic.edu/CommunityMarathonRegistration   Websites: CPHP https://cphp.uic.edu/ Eat. Move. Save. Meal Kit - https://go.uic.edu/mealkits   Social Links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eat.move.save.chicago Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eat.move.save.chicago YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@uicocean-hp1379/podcasts   Hashtags: #OCEANHP #CPHP #EATMOVESAVE #HealthierHabits #Podcast #UIC #healthyliving #physicalhealth #MarathonProject #FunRun #HealthierHabitsPodcast #StepIntoAction #ChicagoWellness #CommunityHealthMatters #PublicHealth #HealthyChicago #MichaelToney