Come in and get free help recertifying!
Sponsored by MetroPlus Health and East New York LDC,

Come find out when you need to recertify for Health Insurance – every other Friday at East New York Restoration we will be hosting information sessions and on-site help with keeping your insurance.

1159 Elton Street, corner Egan, East New York (directions).

Must register to participate; tell us if you’re coming at 718-398-1766. We hope to see you!

Sat., October 8, 2022,
8:00 am- Check-In, Group Warm-Ups,
9:00 am- Race Begins – Rain or Shine.

Spring Creek Park @ Gateway Mall,
395 Gateway Drive, Brooklyn, NY 11239.
Map/Directions.

• bib personalized if application sent in 3 weeks in advance

Sponsored by East New York Restoration, LDC.
Administered by Elite Feats: https://events.elitefeats.com/22eastbrooklyn.
For more info call (718) 676-5920.

12 Noon: Chair fitness with Alwayz Fit 4 Lyfe!
Then: Lunch, Live DJ, and Dancing!

Wear RED and Comfortable clothing.

Saturday, October 2, 2021,
8:00 am- Check-In, Group Warm-Ups,
9:20 am- Race Begins!

Spring Creek Park @ Gateway Mall,
395 Gateway Drive, Brooklyn, NY 11239.
Map/Directions.

Sponsored by East New York Restoration, LDC. For more info call (718) 676-5920.

Train to Enjoy Your First 5-Kilometer Walk

By Wendy Bumgardner,
Reviewed by Michele Stanten,
Updated on April 30, 2020.

6 weeks to the ENY 5K on Saturday October 2nd – Here’s how to get ready!

How Far Is a 5K Walk?

The K in 5K stands for a kilometer, which is a little over half a mile. Five kilometers equals 3.1 miles. At a typical walking pace, you can walk it in 45 minutes. If you are a slower walker, you might take 60 minutes or more.

When choosing a 5K event, make sure it welcomes walkers and has a long enough time limit so you can comfortably finish. Not all events keep streets open long enough for slower walkers. Of course, our East NY one will!

Training Goals

The good news is that the basic training for a 5K walk includes the amount of exercise recommended as the minimum amount to reduce your health risks and maintain optimum health.
When you complete this training, you’ll:

• Be able to walk a 5K walk (3.1 miles) in one hour or less.
• Improve your walking posture and form.
• Finish a 5K walk feeling energized rather than exhausted.

Training Schedule

This schedule is for beginners who are normally active without significant health complaints but who do not regularly engage in fitness walking. If you have a health condition, seek medical advice before starting an exercise program.

You will begin to increase the time you spend walking each week before working on speed. If you find any week to be difficult, repeat that week rather than adding more time, until you are able to progress comfortably.

Week 1: Getting Started

• Weekly total goal: 60 to 75 minutes
• Start with 15-minute walks at an easy pace.
• Walk four to five days the first week.
• Spread out your rest days, such as making day three a rest day and day six a rest day. You are building a habit, so consistency is important.

It is common problem for beginners to feel shin pain during their first week or two of walking training. This is muscle fatigue because you’re using a new muscle. As your muscles become conditioned, this pain will likely go away.

Pink Houses, Playground
1260 Loring Avenue,
Brooklyn, NY – Map/Directions

Organized by East New York Restoration Local Development Corporation and Pink Houses Tenants Association.

With Support from Borough President Eric Adams, NYS Assemblyman Charles Barron, NYC Councilwoman Inez Barron, Maimonides Medical Center/Community Care of Brooklyn, Open Architecture/NY

For more info contact 1-718-676-5920 or cpean@enyrestoration.org.

Saturday, October 2, 2021,
8:00 am- Check-In, Group Warm-Ups,
9:20 am- Race Begins!

Spring Creek Park @ Gateway Mall,
395 Gateway Drive, Brooklyn, NY 11239.
Map/Directions.

Sponsored by East New York Restoration, LDC. For more info call (718) 676-5920.

Dr. Oni Blackstock, Founder and Executive Director at Health Justice.

Dr. Torian Easterling, First Deputy Commissioner & Chief Equity Officer at the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.

Colette Pean, Executive Director at East New York Restoration Local Development Corp.

Jairo Gúzman, Founder and President of the Mexican Coalition.

As both New York City and New York State announce plans for reopening this summer, the majority of people in Brooklyn remain unvaccinated—especially in our Black and Latinx communities.

Join us for the next program in our Change Starts Here webinar series for a conversation with health care and nonprofit leaders on the frontlines of vaccine equity, to discuss what strategies are working to ensure that no communities are left behind in the fight against COVID-19.

Sponsored by the Brooklyn Community Foundation. Learn more about our Brooklyn COVID-19 Response Fund.

Appointments required & available online:
https://vax4nyc.nyc.gov
Free. No insurance necessary.

For more primary care services with or without insurance, visit https://bmsfamilyhealth.org.

For more info contact: Renee D. Muir,
BMS Family Health and Wellness Centers, Dir of Development and Community Relations, 718-345-5000 ext 1156
www.bmsfamilyhealth.org