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12/31/02 - Idita-Walk 2003
Join in the winter walking challenge to benefit the Nome Volunteer Ambulance Service.

12/26/02 - SportBrain Rides Again
The activity monitor company is back in business, with online logging of your daily steps and a new fee structure.

12/10/02 - Review: NL-2000 Activity Monitor Pedometer
Count steps and estimate activity calories with this monitor that has seven-day memory.  It's silent, small, and works great.

12/08/02 - Add 2000 Steps a Day and Never Gain Another Pound
Research shows that adding 2000 more steps a day, you can avoid weight gain.  How to use a pedometer to motivate yourself to take those extra steps.

11/07/02 - Webwalking USA Walking Program
Track your walks on a virtual walk across the USA on the American Discovery Trail.  A free program for individuals and groups.

11/04/02 - Top 10 Gifts for Walking Men
Celebrate holidays, birthdays, etc. with these gifts for the walking men.

11/04/02 - Top 10 Gifts for Walking Women
Celebrate holidays, birthdays, etc. with these gifts for the walking woman.

11/01/02 - National Outdoor Book Award Winning Books
Trail guides and trail advice books that have won the National Outdoor Book Award.

10/30/02 - New Balance 751 Shoe Review
A breathable, flat, yet cushioned shoe good for long distance walking.

10/22/02 - Avon Walk for Breast Cancer
Avon debuts a new series of marathon/half-marathon two-day walks in eight US cities in 2003.

10/16/02 - New Balance 831 Shoe Review
The latest version of this lightweight performance shoe is excellent for distance walkers.

10/08/02 - If the Shoe Fits...
Get fit properly for your walking shoes with this advice from Charles F. Peebles, DPM.

09/29/02 - Before You Buy or Make Energy Snacks
Energy gels, energy bars, sports drinks, and good old fruit and trail mix.  What should you be eating and drinking on the trail?

09/09/02 - West Nile Virus - What Walkers Need to Know
Risks, symptoms, and prevention of infection from West Nile Virus, including top picks for insect repellents.

09/07/02 - Dahlia Clip Art Photos
Free clip art photos of dahlias for you to use, from the yearly Canby Dahlia Walk.

09/06/02 - GU Sports Access Plus Pack Review
This pack has a slanted water bottle access plus an energy gel flask and zippered storage pocket.

09/01/02 - Caution: Men Walking
Walk reports from three men.  Gary Nelson walks the Nijmegen Vierdaagse, Alan Cook completes his UK End-to-End Walk, and Jack Mageean walks the AIDS Vaccine 3-Day Walk.

08/26/02 - Crisis for Avon 3-Day Breast Cancer Walks
With walk producer Pallotta TeamWorks closing its doors, the future of the remaining 2002 Avon Breast Cancer 3-Day Walks in Atlanta, LA, and New York were thrown in doubt.  By September 6, the two companies had worked out an agreement to complete the last three walks.

08/20/02 - How to Measure Your Step Length for Your Pedometer
Several methods to measure you step length so you can set your pedometer accurately.

08/18/02 - Honey Stinger Natural Energy Gel Review
This tasty energy gel has a low glycemic index, so you get energy but no sugar bonk.

08/16/02 - UK End to End Walk - the Final Leg
Alan Cook completes his walk from tip to toe of Britain.

08/15/02 - New York AIDS Vaccine 3-Day Walk Journal
Jack Mageean joins the walk from Bear Mt. to Manhattan to end AIDS.

08/14/02 - Seattle Avon Breast Cancer 3-Day Walk Photos
Your Guide Wendy Bumgardner walked the 60-mile walk and reports with photos of the rewarding event, which raised a net of $3 million for breast cancer research and support.

08/02/02 - School Backpacks - Top Picks
Carry books and essentials in comfort and style.

08/01/02 - KidsWalk to School Program
Save your kids' lives - get them walking or biking to school to combat obesity and inactivity which will kill them early.

07/20/02 - Shoe Lace Locks - Top Picks
Having you shoes come untied is the bane of walkers.  These products prevent that from happening.

07/15/02 - Pedometers Work
Pedometer walking gets endorsed in a report from the President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports.  How to get started with walking with a pedometer.

07/05/02 - Hot Weather Walking Items
Top picks for gear to make your hot walk feel cooler.

07/05/02 - Before You Walk in Hot Weather
Don't get fried - what to wear, when and what to drink, how to keep your cool on hot walks.

07/01/02 - President Bush: Get Walking!
President George W. Bush urged Americans to get walking to improve their own health and the health of America.

07/01/02 - Walking Speedometers - Top Picks
Top picks for gadgets that tell you how fast you are walking.

06/28/02 - Timex Ironman Speed + Distance
At last, a gadget that accurately tells you how far and how fast you are walking, regardless of your stride.  And it comes with all of the features of a top grade sports watch.

06/16/02 - How to Make a Walking Stick
Want to make your own special hiking or walking staff?  An expert has step-by-step instructions.

06/15/02 - Build a Custom Treadmill Online
Smooth Fitness invites customers to build a custom treadmill online and save significantly while getting exactly what they want.

06/14/02 - Top 10 Water Carriers and Packs - over 40 oz.
For longer walks, these packs and water carriers let you bring along the equivalent of two water bottles or more.

06/12/02 - Top 10 Walks in Europe and Asia July-September
Make plans to attend one of these top walking festivals or challenging walks in Europe or Asia.

06/11/02 - Top 10 Walks in North America July-October
Make plans to attend one of these top walking festivals or challenging walks in the US and Canada.

06/10/02 - Gifts for Walking Dads
Guys like gadgets and secretly they want to look great walking, too.  My picks for gifts for the walking man in your life.

06/06/02 - Women's Summer Walking Shirts - Top Picks
Stay cool while walking this summer in these shirts.  I prefer wicking fabrics that help keep you dry.

06/04/02 - Packing for a Walking Vacation
What to take? What to wear?  Here is my packing list and recommendations for a weeklong walking vacation.

06/03/02 - Walking is #1 and Manufacturers Know It
Two studies of sports participation confirm that over 71 million in the USA walk for exercise, and outdoor gear manufacturers are making new products just for walkers.

06/01/02 - Thorlo Socks Top Picks
Thorlo engineers its socks for specific activities including walking, running, and hiking.  They are almost indestructible.

06/01/02 - National Trails Day
The theme for 2002 is Hike for Health.  Sponsor Thorlo is providing a sock exchange at several major National Trails Day events on June 1, 2002.  Choose from over 1000 local events in the USA to support trails.

05/22/02 - Gifts for the Wandering Grad
Whether they are off to see the world or want to tackle a local trail, these gifts will make the new grad a happy wanderer.

05/12/02 - Plus Size Walking Shorts Top Picks
Bike-style shorts can provide comfort and support for the plus size walker.  They support and stimulate circulation, wick away sweat and prevent chafing.

05/11/02 - Two Days Walk of Flanders
Enjoy the Belgian coast and countryside on this International Marching League and IVV sanctioned yearly event.

05/05/02 - Before You Buy Walking Weights
Wearing weights can increase your calories burned, but may also increase your risk of injury.  What to know before you buy walking weights.

05/01/02 - Gifts for the Walking Mom
Your mom doesn't stay home baking cookies - she is out walking, training for a marathon, traveling the world in her walking shoes.  My gift suggestions for the walking mom and grandmother.

04/23/02 - Horizon Fitness Recalls Treadmills
Horizon Fitness treadmills sold 2000-2001 have been recalled for an electronic malfunction that can make them speed up unexpectedly.

04/18/02 - Walking Shorts for Women Top Picks
Walk in comfort with these picks for shorts that are breathable, wick away sweat and move with you.

04/12/02 - Patagonia Lightning Jacket Product Review
The Lightning Jacket is fully waterproof, breathable, and it has reflective stripes on the front, back, and hood for night walking safety.

04/08/02 - Military Marathons
Military personnel can enjoy walking events.  How to train, and which events cater to the military, by Gary Nelson.

04/05/02 - Patagonia Dragonfly Pullover Product Review
This astonishingly light jacket is extremely water-resistant and windproof and packs into a space as small as two energy bars.  A great jacket to take along in case of a shower.

03/26/02 - LifeSource XC 300 Heart Monitor Review
This heart rate monitor is easy to set up and easy to read.  It has advanced features such as a heart zone alarm, calorie count, stopwatch, countdown timer and time of day.

03/22/02 - Britain End-to-End Walk Phase 3
Alan Cook is walking the length of Britain in segments.  He covered his third phase in September, 2001 and was on the trail on Sept. 11.  Photos and story.

03/18/02 - 3-Day and Marathon Training Tools
Items you will need for those long training walks when gearing up for an Avon 3-Day Walk or a marathon.

03/10/02 - Top Picks for Umbrellas
Break out the bumbershoot to keep the spring rain at bay.  Good choices for carrying on your walk.

03/02/02 - Before You Get a Blister
Blisters are the curse of walking - but you can prevent them with these tips and products, or treat them once they develop in ways that will keep you walking.

02/24/02 - Snowshoeing
A great winter walking activity that takes no special training.  How to enjoy snowshoeing.

02/14/02 - Top Picks for Energy Gels
For enduring long walks, energy gels can give you the needed boost.

02/11/02 - Asics Gel-Tech Walker III Shoe Review
A great stability shoe designed for faster paced walking.

02/09/02 - Half-Marathon Walk Training Schedule
How to train for a half-marathon.

02/08/02 - Las Vegas Half-Marathon
Who would be walking 13.1 miles at dawn with a cold wind at her back when she could be playing blackjack?

02/07/02 - Book Review "The Complete Guide to Marathon Walking"
Dave McGovern spells out how to train for and walk a marathon.  This is the definitive book for marathon walkers - from first-timers to repeat racers.

02/02/02 - Idita-Walk
Commit to walking 30 minutes a day to match in minutes the mileage of the Iditarod sled dog race.  A great mid-winter motivator that benefits the Nome Volunteer Ambulance Service.

01/29/02 - Top Picks for Keeping Your Ears Warm
You'd look funny if your ears froze off.  Reviews of a variety of ear warmers, hats, muffs and balaclavas to keep your ears comfy in cold weather.

01/24/02 - Top Picks for Water Bottle Carriers and Packs
You need to keep drinking when walking, even in the winter when many outdoor water fountains are turned off. My picks for water bottle packs and carriers of various sizes - from those that just hold the bottle to those that carry your gear along, too.

01/21/02 - Before You Buy Walking Socks
Can the cotton and trash the tube socks. For walking, you need socks that will fit well and will wick the moisture away from your foot to prevent blisters. What to look for in walking socks, and top picks.

01/17/02 - Top Picks for New Balance Shoes
My picks for walking fast, fitness walking, rugged walking and walking in the rain.

01/03/02 - Before You Buy a Body Fat Monitor
The scales don't tell the whole story.  A body fat monitor with scale can tell you whether your walking is working and you are losing fat and building muscle.

01/01/02 - Walk of Life - 10 Week Program
Take it one day at a time.  Each day we have a walking assignment, eating strategies, mind and motivation tips.  Share your challenges and successes with a community of other walkers.

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