Back to the Gym?
Monday December 25, 2006
Gym owners just love us all this time of year. The weather isn't great for outdoors activities, and we're feeling overweight and under-exercised. Before you leap into just ... Read More
Top 10 Walking Questions of 2006
Friday December 22, 2006
You often send me walking questions to research. Here are the most interesting questions and answers of 2006:
Am I walking enough to lose weight? Short answer: Most people ... Read More
Nike Hatphones iPod Hat
Tuesday December 19, 2006
This comfy cap is a great way to listen to your iPod nano. You can slip an iPod nano into the built-in pocket in the cap and plug it into ... Read More
10 Ways to Find Time to Walk During the Holidays
Saturday December 16, 2006
Shopping, decorating, baking, entertaining - does this all eat into your walking and exercise time? And could this be why an extra pound or two might sneak on before ... Read More
My Favorite Winter Walking Hat
Thursday December 14, 2006
I was in a panic on Saturday morning when I still couldn't find my Sub4 DRYLYTE Extreme Cold Hat to pack with me for the Las Vegas Half Marathon. ... Read More
Best Pedometers to Stuff in Stockings
Wednesday December 13, 2006
There is no better stocking stuffer than a good quality pedometer. For $30 or less you can get a good pedometer that will accurately track walking steps, and even ... Read More
Las Vegas Marathon and Half Marathon Photos and Review
Monday December 11, 2006
I walked the first New Las Vegas Half Marathon, held with the New Las Vegas Marathon in early December. Over 16,000 runners and walkers participated, although the true walkers ... Read More
Nordic Walking Coming Your Way
Saturday December 9, 2006
Tim "T-Bone" Arem is kicking off his Nordic Walking Across America project in which he will be visiting 20 schools across the USA to introduce kids to nordic walking as ... Read More
Walking Products I Don't Recommend
Thursday December 7, 2006
Take these off your wish list. These walking items are things I do not recommend. Either they make claims not supported by good research studies, or my experts ... Read More
Winter Walking Socks
Monday December 4, 2006
Socks can insulate your feet from the winter cold, but you need to be careful to choose a sock that isn't too thick to fit into your shoe. Today, ... Read More
Seattle Marathon and Half Marathon Photos
Sunday December 3, 2006
My walking buddy Rachel walked the Seattle Half Marathon while Lana and Krista walked the full Seattle Marathon. These events are walker-friendly, keeping the course closed for 7 hours ... Read More
Are Your Ears On?
Saturday December 2, 2006
I have sensitive ears. I have to cover them up to keep them warm below 60F, and I've also had poor luck with using earbuds for my MP3 player ... Read More