Saturday, November 21, 2009
Still Walking with a bum thumb!
I had thumb surgery on Nov 11th which has temporarily put a stop to using 2 poles for walking, but I have started to walk again using 1 pole! Hopefully, the thumb will be usable by the first ski day and there after for Nordic walking!
Friday, July 3, 2009
10,000 Steps "It is easier than you think"
Why walk:
• The Surgeon General recommends 30 minutes of exercise per day • Easy most popular form of exercise • Free, no cost • No equipment needed (although good walking shoes are helpful) • More likely to eat healthy too • Requires no special skill • No special clothing needed •
• The Surgeon General recommends 30 minutes of exercise per day • Easy most popular form of exercise • Free, no cost • No equipment needed (although good walking shoes are helpful) • More likely to eat healthy too • Requires no special skill • No special clothing needed •
You can walk anywhere at anytime Benefits:
• Exercise increases basal metabolic rate (BMR) • Maintain muscles • Reduces blood pressure • Reduces blood lipids • Increases self esteem • Improves your mood • Reduces stress • Reduces tile risk of osteoporosis. -' ". ' *,.,., • Strengthens back muscles
• Exercise increases basal metabolic rate (BMR) • Maintain muscles • Reduces blood pressure • Reduces blood lipids • Increases self esteem • Improves your mood • Reduces stress • Reduces tile risk of osteoporosis. -' ". ' *,.,., • Strengthens back muscles
The challenge: 10,000 steps or 15 ways to leave your sofa (and get moving)
Shared by: Joan Clan ton, Nutrition Teaching Cornell Cooperative Extension
WARREN COUNTY
Cooperative Extension
WARREN COUNTY
WARREN COUNTY
Cooperative Extension
WARREN COUNTY
10,000 STEPS
It's Easier Than You Think"
It's Easier Than You Think"
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Warren County 377 Schroon River Road Warrensburg, NY 12885
Tele: 518-623-3291 518-668-4881 Fax: 518-668-4912
Email -warren@cornell.edu
http://counties.cce.cornell.edu/warren/
Have Fun and Get Fit & More
Places to walk in the Lake George, Queensbury, Glens Falls, areas in New York State. Published by the Warren Washington County Healthy Heart Program.
Information provided by The Warren-Washington County Healthy Heart Program New York
TAKE A WALK ON THE LOCAL SIDE:
Indoors:
AVIATION MALL: FREE OPEN 7 AM -1 O PM MOST DAYS
3 TIMES AROUND = 2 MILES
INFO: 798-0366
Civic CENTER:
$ 10 YEARLY FEE
OPEN 7AM — 7PM MOST DAYS
6 TIMES AROUND = 1 MILE
INFO: 798-O366
YMCA:
SENIOR SWIM-FEE $ 1 FRIDAY FROM 3:OO~5:OO
INFO: 793-3878
CONTACT YOUR LOCAL SCHOOL TO
SEE WHAT FACILITIES THEY HAVE OPEN FOR PUBLIC USE! TRACK FIELDS, TENNIS COURTS, BASKETBALL COURTS, SWIMMING POOL, PLAYGROUNDS, ETC.
Outdoors:
HOVEY POND PARK QUEENSBURY
HOVEY POND PARK QUEENSBURY
3 1/2 TIMES AROUND = 1 MILE
INFO: 761-8216
FEEDER CANAL PARK GLENS FALLS, HUDSON FALLS &
FT. EDWARD
7 MILE STONE DUST TRAIL
INFO: 792-5363
FEEDER CANAL PARK GLENS FALLS, HUDSON FALLS &
FT. EDWARD
7 MILE STONE DUST TRAIL
INFO: 792-5363
CRANDALL PARK GLENS FALLS
4.7 MILES OF EASY NATURE TRAILS
INFO: 761-3813
UP YONDABOLTON LANDING 2 MILES OF TRAILS ON 72 ACRES
INFO: 644-9767
Sunday, February 8, 2009
Nordic Walking in Washington DC
Nordic Walking,running,biking or just walking is a lot of fun in Washington DC. Not only do you get your exercise you can get "educated" as well. There are so many historical sites and places to visit in the DC area such as the Lincoln Memorial at night. 
On a recent trip to DC in Jan., which included the presidential inauguration, I walked every where. Just within the National Mall itself there are many of the famous museums, monuments and parks. Walking from the US Capital building to the Lincoln Memorial is 1.9miles. The Washington Monument is about halfway between the to 2 points.
One of my favorite routes is walking through Arlington National Cemetery.This area has many hills which is
nice to add to your route.
It is a very "sobering" place as you reflect into your thoughts as you walk past the Tomb of the Unknown Solders, the memorials to the astronauts who perished in space, the graves of former presidents and mostly the thousands of graves of military people.
The most chilling aspect, to me, of this Cemetery, is the vastness of the white grave stones, they are lined up as far as the eye can see in most places. It really makes you wonder about the United States, its history, the present day and its future.
So next time you head to Washington DC, grab your Nordic Walking poles and enjoy your walking and all the sites.
On a recent trip to DC in Jan., which included the presidential inauguration, I walked every where. Just within the National Mall itself there are many of the famous museums, monuments and parks. Walking from the US Capital building to the Lincoln Memorial is 1.9miles. The Washington Monument is about halfway between the to 2 points.
One of my favorite routes is walking through Arlington National Cemetery.This area has many hills which is
nice to add to your route.It is a very "sobering" place as you reflect into your thoughts as you walk past the Tomb of the Unknown Solders, the memorials to the astronauts who perished in space, the graves of former presidents and mostly the thousands of graves of military people.
The most chilling aspect, to me, of this Cemetery, is the vastness of the white grave stones, they are lined up as far as the eye can see in most places. It really makes you wonder about the United States, its history, the present day and its future.
So next time you head to Washington DC, grab your Nordic Walking poles and enjoy your walking and all the sites.
Monday, January 5, 2009
Winter Nordic Walking
Don't let winter stop you from enjoying Nordic Walking. Add some traction (ice or snow cleats) to 
the bottom of your shoes or boots and add studded tips to your poles and you are set for walking on snowy or icy trails with safe , secure footing.
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