Walking for fitness and better eating go hand in hand. I hope you find these blogs to be informative, fun and entertaining. Who knows, you just might find something you can apply to your wonderful life!
- Where do you like to walk? What are some of your favorite places to step, stroll and scoot along? 
When: Daily
Time: 9:15am & 7:00pm
Where: Wilbur Blvd.
Town: Poughkeepsie
Distance: Approximately 2.75 miles, and takes about one hour to complete.
* Please consider bringing something to drink along the way *
Please gather at the Lutheran Church parking lot on the corner of Wilbur Blvd. and Kingston Avenue. Park in the area furthest away from the church.
As it now gets darker earlier in the evening, the 7pm walk will start at the Spratt Park play ground parking lot. We will then walk towards the intersection of Hooker Avenue along Wilbur Blvd., and then back to the play ground parking lot.
Please know that the street lamps along Wilbur Blvd. provide plenty of light when going towards Hooker Avenue.
The 9:15am walk will continue to start at the church parking lot.
A leader is not necessary for these walks. All interested walkers and members are invited to bring a friend and show up for a walk! Gather by 9:10am or 7pm. Next, just speak up and introduce yourself! After a quick round of first name introductions walkers are welcome to start walking at 9:15am or 7:05pm as a group.
These walks will run every day and evening regardless of the weather.
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The Poughkeepsie Area Walking Group welcomes everyone! Dogs are welcome to join in on the walks as long as they are leashed at all times. Younger children are very welcome to attend if they are in a stroller or carrier.
While the pace of the group may change from walk to walk, each member is encouraged to find a pace that is comfortable for them. The walk is not difficult. To benefit from the walks, ones pace should not be a leisurely stroll - nor do they need to be sprints. Please consider trying to pace your walk so as to increase your heart rate while still being able to carry on a conversation.
Each walk will be unique depending who is able to attend. While waiting 5 minutes for late arrivals members might enjoy chatting with those they've not yet met. At five minutes after the hour, move out! During the walk, you'll find your own pace and you may wish to walk ahead or a little behind the majority of walkers.
Use your own judgment since you know yourself best, but remember:
- Do not wear brand new footwear, wear supportive yet broken-in footwear.
- Wear fresh socks, not the ones you've worn all day. Fresh socks equal more pep in ones step!
- Bring enough water or sports drink so that you can sip some every 15 minutes.
- Consider the current and predicted weather and dress/layer accordingly.
- Consider a light fold up rain poncho if light rain is predicted.
- Consider a baseball cap, sunblock, sunglasses, visor etc... to protect from the sun.
- Consider an MP3/cassette player to listen to music or books while walking.
- Don't forget your knee brace and/or orthopedic foot supports if you use them.
- Bring along a pedometer and track how many steps/miles you do each time.
By becoming a member and/or attending a walk you are acknowledging that you will be walking at your own risk, and I nor any other member/walker can be held responsible for any injuries you, your child or your pet may sustain while walking with this group. Please check with your physician prior to joining this group or starting any exercise related activity.
Enjoy!
1 comment:
I've just recently gotten big into taking care of myself. I regularly exercise and eat well. The more educated you become, the more you realize how damaging that delicious saturated fat and high sodium is for your body. Why not get the most out of life by taking care of yourself?
As far as where I like to run, I just do it around my neighborhood. I wake up relatively early, and go for a jog to wake me up. There's nothing better than that!
I just recently bought Nike Shocks, and they're amazing!
And....
my favorite healthy snack has to be popcorn. Kettle corn though, with very low butter content.
Love the blog!! Thank you for it!! =)
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