Scary Studies: Move or Die Sooner
Tuesday October 28, 2003
It may scare you off the couch. You can greatly reduce your risk of stroke by doing a brisk 30 minute walk most days of the week, ... Read More
Hype or Hazard of Too Much Water
Sunday October 26, 2003
Is it riskier for marathon walkers to drink too much or too little? New guidelines tell marathoners to drink only when thirsty rather than "Drink, Drink Drink!" Risks ... Read More
Night Walking Strategies
Saturday October 25, 2003
With the change back to Standard Time and shorter daylight hours, you may be walking in the twilight or dark. Be safe and be seen with these night walking ... Read More
A Scary Weekend of Fun Walks
Friday October 24, 2003
The walking clubs of the AVA have a fun weekend on tap in most areas of the USA with autumn and Halloween-themed walks to cap National Volkssport Month. Here ... Read More
Your Pedometer is Ringing!
Wednesday October 22, 2003
A cell phone pedometer? NTT DoCoMo, Inc. is marketing the F672i (Raku Raku PHONE III) in Japan, believed to be the first mobile phone that also is a pedometer. ... Read More
Need Speed?
Monday October 20, 2003
Tired of walking in first gear and want to ramp it up? I have tips on how to walk faster, plus a tutorial on how to use the Olympic ... Read More
South Beach Diet Diary
Thursday October 16, 2003
I've been on the South Beach Diet for seven weeks now and I really love it. I've gotten rid of ten ugly pounds, a lot from around my waist. ... Read More
Here Comes the Rain Again
Thursday October 16, 2003
If you don't want it to rain, carry an umbrella. But if it is raining, don't let that keep you indoors. You aren't made of sugar and you ... Read More
Dusty Treadmills Can Catch Fire - Cybex Recall
Thursday October 16, 2003
A lot of people have treadmills gathering dust. That can be dangerous! Keep your treadmill clean and serviced or that dust can cause a fire when you finally ... Read More
Join Our 10-Week Walk of Life Program
Sunday October 12, 2003
It's 10 weeks until the holidays. Rather than packing on the holiday pounds, wouldn't you like to greet the New Year fitter, trimmer, and more energetic? Start the ... Read More
What is Heel Spur and Plantar Fasciitis?
Thursday October 9, 2003
Does your foot shoot you pain when you first step out of bed in the morning? You may have plantar fasciitis or heel spur. Find out how to ... Read More
Prevention Magazine: Looking for Your Story
Thursday October 9, 2003
Do you have a walking health success story to share? Associate Editor Marianne McGinnis of "Prevention" Magazine is seeking women, 25 to 45, who have experienced a measurable health ... Read More
Walking Bargains and Finds
Thursday October 9, 2003
Urban Challenge: Discount registration for the Urban Challenge adventure/trivia races for the remaining events of 2003 and for the 2004 events, $99.
Walker Girl CoolMax Socks: BaySix has fun items for ... Read More
New Event - Willamette Valley Relay Walk
Wednesday October 8, 2003
Twelve walkers. Two vans. Two days. 140 miles. Are we having fun yet? The new Willamette Valley Relay Walk is coming next summer. Time to form a ... Read More
Walker-Friendly -- Or Not
Monday October 6, 2003
Running/walking events are happy to make money from walkers participating, but not all of them know how to please the walkers they bring in. How to educate your local ... Read More
Walkers Change the Face of Marathons and Half-Marathons
Monday October 6, 2003
"There are no more runners." Marathons and half-marathons have seen explosive growth in numbers of walkers, run-walkers, and slow runners. This shift is changing the events. A ... Read More
Weekly Walking Games - Come Play!
Friday October 3, 2003
Track your walking minutes, steps, or calories and win weekly awards. Come to the Walking Forum to see who has won this week.
You can join in these games at ... Read More
Marathon Training on the South Beach Diet
Thursday October 2, 2003
At Week 5 of the South Beach Diet, I am on the home stretch to the Portland Marathon Walk. With a total weight loss of nine pounds and a ... Read More