10 Sunscreen Tips
Sunday May 28, 2006
How to keep the wrinkles at bay and the sunburn away? Wearing sunscreen the correct way everytime you step outdoors is the answer. As walkers, we need to ... Read More
Fat Man Walking: The Backlash
Saturday May 27, 2006
I certainly saw this coming. We all cheered on Steve Vaught for accomplishing something amazing in walking across the USA. His story definitely inspired millions. But his ... Read More
Carnival of the Walkers #47
Saturday May 27, 2006
Weekly round-up of walking blogs, news, and fun items.
Neighborly Pedometer Competition Gets Out of Hand: W. Bruce Cameron has a funny column on what happens when pedometer walkers try to ... Read More
The Perfect First Aid Kit for a Day Hike
Thursday May 25, 2006
What first aid supplies should you take with you on a day hike? Our new Guide to First Aid has a list for a day hike first aid kit, ... Read More
Natural Energy Bars
Wednesday May 24, 2006
I'm not the granola type, but when the ingredient list looks like a chemlab experiment, you begin to wonder. My walking buddies and I sampled natural energy bars with simple ... Read More
Poison Oak, Ivy, and Sumac
Tuesday May 23, 2006
On a recent "Grey's Anatomy," a doctor was exposed to one of the nastiest hazards of the woods, poison oak, with uncomfortable and comic results. My aunt Lois had ... Read More
Drinking and Walking is a Good Idea
Sunday May 21, 2006
As the weather heats up, getting enough to drink and of the right stuff is very important. You will be losing more water through sweat and you need to ... Read More
Carnival of the Walkers #46
Sunday May 21, 2006
Weekly round-up of walking blogs, news, and fun items.
What You'd Give Up Not to be Fat: WebMD reports on a study published in the journal "Obesity" on what people ... Read More
How to Racewalk
Friday May 19, 2006
If you are preparing for a walking event where speed counts, learning racewalking techniques can give you that extra oomph - increasing your speeds to under 12 minutes per mile.
Racewalking ... Read More
Planning a Walking Vacation
Thursday May 18, 2006
Vacation season is coming up. Some of us include lots of walking on our vacation, or plan our vacations around a walking convention, big walking event, or an adventure ... Read More
Warm Weather - Weird Walking Problems
Monday May 15, 2006
We'll be setting record-high temperatures today in my neck of the woods, but my body is still in winter mode. I know I'm going to see some of the ... Read More
WOMAN Challenge
Sunday May 14, 2006
The WOMAN stands for Women and girls On the Move Across the Nation. This 8-week challenge begins on Mother's Day, May 14, 2006 to kick off National Women's Health Week. ... Read More
Carnival of the Walkers #45
Sunday May 14, 2006
Weekly round-up of walking blogs, news, and fun items.
Blister Secrets of the Fat Man Walking: The Happy Feet blog shares Steve Vaught's secrets to keeping his feet blister free on ... Read More
Ways to Carry Water With You
Thursday May 11, 2006
Walkers should drink a cup of water each mile. Unless you plan your walks to destinations with water fountains, you need to carry water with you. Today I ... Read More
Walking for Moms of All Ages
Wednesday May 10, 2006
Walking is the favorite exercise activity for women, and many walk while juggling the responsibilities of their families and children. Let's go through the life of a walking mom ... Read More
The Fat Man Walking Reaches Goal May 9
Tuesday May 9, 2006
Steve Vaught thought it would take 5-6 months to walk across the USA. It's taken him over a year, but along the way he has become a celebrity and ... Read More
Top Picks for Plus-Size Walking Shirts and Tops
Monday May 8, 2006
Walking tops must move with you, wick away moisture, and keep you comfortable on your walks. I prefer modern technical fabrics that wick away sweat, but some will feel most ... Read More
Carnival of the Walkers #44
Saturday May 6, 2006
Weekly round-up of walking blogs, news, and fun items.
Inside or Outside?: DiscoverWalking has the pros and cons of treadmill walking vs. walking outside
The Labyrinth: Walktopia profiles labyrinth walking, an ancient ... Read More
Track Your May Walks
Tuesday May 2, 2006
Recording your walks is the best way to maintain a walking schedule. We have online and offline tools you can use. We have free printable pages and a spreadsheet ... Read More
Revlon Run/Walk 2006 Comes to NYC and LA
Tuesday May 2, 2006
Over 40,000 runners and walkers are expected at the Revlon Run/Walks in New York City this weekend and LA next weekend. This Entertainment Industry Foundation charity walk benefits women's ... Read More
2000 More Steps and 100 Fewer Calories: Small Steps Reduce Weight
Monday May 1, 2006
Walking 2000 more steps a day and reducing your calories by 100 per day can prevent weight gain for overweight children. The America On the Move(R) Family Study, presented April ... Read More

