CONWAY — On Saturday, May 17, at 9 a.m., runners and walkers will wend their way through the beautiful trails of North Conway’s Whitaker Woods at White Mountain Community Health Center’s fourth annual Whitaker Wander 5k.
Have you ever walked or run 5 kilometers? That’s about 3.1 miles. For many people, it’s a daunting distance, especially if they’ve had health challenges or struggled to exercise regularly.
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