Walking Blog with Wendy Bumgardner May 2008 Archive

If you spend large portions of your day hunched over a desk or computer, and stretches of your evening watching the Lost finale, you need to add some stretching and ... Read More

I've been testing a gaggle of walking watches. Some are variations of pedometer watches, while one controls your iPod. Here are the first two. Let's start with the Heart ... Read More

Blisters and chafing can happen any time you change your walking speed, get new shoes, or walk in a different climate. My walking buddy Rachel bought new shoes on ... Read More

Can your primary care doctor motivate you to get the recommended level of physical activity? Yes - but they have to tell you exactly what you should do. A ... Read More

We've all experienced it - your hands swelling when you go on a walk. My husband gave me an anniversary band, but I didn't dare wear it on my long ... Read More

I can be your coach and walking buddy with email walking courses for beginners through advanced walkers. Subscribe for free now. Walk of Life 10-Week Program: Daily support for walking and ... Read More

I didn't know that CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) farms existed until last Saturday. I found one that still had shares available. For the share price, I'll get a ... Read More

Two studies published this week have good news for walking women - and motivation for all women to start walking and exercising. You can reduce your breast cancer risk ... Read More

The first Nike+ system in 2006 relied on the iPod nano for display and upload of data from an in-shoe sensor. Now, Nike is debutin the Nike+ Sportband: You no ... Read More

Do you need to spend $1 to $5 on a fancy energy bar to help you power through a long walk? How about energy gels? Sports drinks? ... Read More

Donald Arthur takes his marathon walking seriously. He has a cause -- organ donation. Inside his chest beats the heart of another person. Together they plan ... Read More

I've been recommending the Camelbak Pixie hydration pack as one of my top gift suggestions for walking women for the past few years. But to my displeasure, Camelbak discontinued ... Read More

It's finally capri-wearing spring walking weather in my neck of the woods. Capris are great for that time of year when it's too warm for long pants but it's ... Read More

My walking buddy Krista is the sparkle/glamour girl of our gang and she was quick to adopt a running skirt for walking. Running skirts have become popular in the ... Read More