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OTTUMWA, IOWA -- Iowans will be putting on their running shoes this Friday.

The "Start Somewhere" Walk will be held all over Iowa including Ottumwa and Bloomfield this Friday at noon. The one kilometer walk is an effort to increase Iowa's overall ranking when it comes to being physically, mentally, and emotionally healthy.

Last year, Iowa was ranked 19th in the country according to the Gallup-HealthWays Well-Being Index. Organizers are aiming to become #1 by 2016.

The Bloomfield walk will be sponsored by Keith's Grocery Store. Hundreds of other businesses and groups are sponsoring similar walks on Saturday.

For more information, visit http://www.iowahealthieststate.com/start-somewhere-walk