Start a New Year's Resolution in Destin

It’s January 2009, time for getting in shape, eating healthy, and spending more time with friends and family. What better place to start your New Year’s Resolution than Destin, Florida! Home to beautiful beaches and beautiful people, let Destin inspire you to accomplish your New Year goals.

Destin is a City that caters to active singles, families, and seniors with plenty to do in and out of doors. Providing perfect white sand to walk on, cool emerald waters to swim in, and bike paths that parallel the beach, allowing you to take in the amazing sights. Not to mention a calendar full of events that inspire activity among locals and guests.

From March through October Destin sponsors popular 5K’s, marathons, and triathlons that attract athletes and aspiring athletes from all over. Sign up for the Seaside Half Marathon and 5K Run on May 5th. Join over 2800 runners from all across the United States for this premier event. On August 22nd the Annual Sandestin Triathlon will lure 700 participants for a half-mile Gulf of Mexico swim, a 20-mile bike along the coast, and a 4-mile run through Sandestin’s beach and bayside community. Destin encourages a little friendly competition from Spring through Fall. Just check our calendar of events and start training for your next vacation.

For those who prefer a more laid-back approach to staying active Destin has you covered. Kayaking, hiking, and Yoga on the beach, are just some of the activities that are offered year round. Beautiful trails on earth and in ocean will bring you back to nature and have you meditating for more.

Perhaps you need a little push to help you stick with your New Year’s resolution. Destin provides state of the art Fitness Centers throughout the City. Offering the best in equipment, personal trainers and group exercise classes, Destin is always on the cutting edge! Family and Senior programs are offered year-round such as: Stroller Strides, an exercise class for moms held at Destin Commons every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday at 9:00 AM. and Chair Yoga, a Yoga class designed for Seniors of all levels held at the Destin Community Center.

Make 2009 a year of health and vigor, a year of family, friends, and fun! Fulfill your New Year’s Resolution in a City full of energy. Stay healthy, stay fit, stay Destin!

Published on Monday, January 12, 2009