Westerville Speedy Sneakers - 2010 Season Kick off

Westerville Speedy Sneakers Walking and Running Clubs for Women kicked off the 2010 season today at Sharon Woods Metro Park.

After a short speech by Peter Engelbrecht, Jessica Kielmeyer the group leader led club members out for a great workout.  Conditions were perfect to start off the season.  Hopefully there will be more good weather after a winter of cold, ice and snow.

If you are interested in joining Speedy Sneakers, but missed the kick off don't dispair new members can join anytime of the year. 

Speedy Sneakers offers it's members the opportunity to walk or run with others who are of equal ability and fitness.  We are currently training for the Race for the Cure which will take place on May 15 in Columbus.

Interested members can get more information on our website at http://www.speedysneakers.com/

Gahanna Speedy Sneakers

Now Columbus east side residents have a Women's only Walking and Running club option as the west side had with the Dublin club.

Starting on March 20, 2010 at Blendon Woods Metro Park, Gahanna Speedy Sneakers will kick-off.

To get registers just go to http://www.speedysneakers.com/

Walk Magazine - Going Green in 2009!

(copied from Walk Magazine)

I've been hinting about changes coming to WALK! Magazine, but I haven't gone into much detail. Here are some of the exciting things going on.

WALK! Magazine is going green! We will begin publishing only electronically
beginning with the next issue. There are many benefits to publishing electronically.

Not only will we be saving trees, but delivery will no longer be delayed due to printers and the postal service! We have a lot of exciting ideas to take advantage of this new format and we will share those with you as they develop.

Second, WALK! will start publishing six times a year in 2009! I have wanted to take this step since our first year of publishing. To better accommodate this new bi-monthly production schedule, we are postponing the Winter issue, traditionally published in December, to January 2009 to make it the January/February issue. This change will cause a delay of only a couple of weeks, but will make the transition to a bi-monthly magazine much easier in the long run.

In this current economy, paper and postage costs are taking their toll on many
publishers -- even long-established magazines with large readerships are hurting! We had a lot of difficult decisions to make and finally decided it is better for our readers to keep publishing, even if it is strictly electronically.

I have to admit -- I'm pretty old school when it comes to publishing. I like paper --I like the feel of paper and I like the portability of taking a magazine or a book with me wherever I go.

But by going electronic, we are able to do some things we can't do otherwise -- like include links to other walking websites, build an online walking community or embed video into the magazine. Wouldn't it be great if, when Dave McGovern explains a new technique, we can see a video of him demonstrating that technique? Not all of those extras will take place immediately, but we are working on it. It will be a very exciting time for us!

For some people, going electronic will be a difficult transition. To make that transition a little easier, we are offering some great subscription deals. All current subscribers will be receiving that information soon. I sincerely hope you will give it a chance.

To see what an electronic edition is like, check out the Summer issue. Just click on the pdf cover to open it. The password is "walkingmag". (Future issues will have more features.)

Women's Walking and Running Club Coach/Coordinator

Have you ever wanted to meet new people in your neighborhood while getting fit and healthy at the same time.

Now you can by being a coach/coordinator of a Speedy Sneakers Walking and Running Club for Women.

If you are interested in starting a club, then let us know of your interest. We are looking for people who have enthusiasm and a smile and not necessary any experience as a coach.

For more detail see our website: Speedy Sneakers

Taking Time Off

When you start on an exercise program and have committed to goals, taking time off can sometimes feel like you may slip back into older habits or even get so unfit that you may loose all that you have worked so hard to accomplish. If you are that person, I have to say I appreciate your enthusiasm and dedication, but take a breath; you will be just fine taking a little time off.

Taking time off to rejuvenate physically and emotionally can help spur you onto your next year’s goals. Therefore, the question then becomes, “how much time can I take off”. A rule of thumb for very competitive athletes who train hard all year long is that taking no more than 10 days off will not diminish your fitness levels. So I think it can be safe to say that someone who trains more modestly can safely take off at least 5 days or half the time.

The thing about time off is that you must not necessary count the days you take off as if that startup day is something to dread. The stress alone would take away all benefits you may have intended by taking sometime off in the first place. Rather set a period, such as “I will take off from the Christmas eve to New Year’s day” If you happen to take an extra day, then so be it. Do not stress about it. However, startup shortly after that even if it is just a small slow walk or jog. Get back into it.

This time of the year, with Christmas and New Years holidays upon us, taking time to socialize with family and friends is a good thing for you and for them. Enjoy yourself.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

By Speedy Sneakers Walking and Running Clubs for women