Due to the weather forecast, we are delaying our annual Touch-A-Truck and Touch-A-Budget event start time by one hour. We will now begin at 11:00am on Saturday, March 25 at East Lake MARTA station, North lot.
Join the City of Decatur for their annual Touch-A-Truck and Touch-A-Budget event on Saturday, March 25 at East Lake MARTA station, North lot from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Like any other exercise, walking requires proper form and technique to be done safely and effectively
We learn to walk when we’re still in diapers, but that doesn’t mean we necessarily know how to walk correctly. Like any other exercise, walking requires the right technique in order to be done safely and effectively.
Proper walking form incorporates four different elements: posture, foot motion, stride, and arm movement. For posture, hold your head high, place your shoulders back, and tighten your mid-section. Remember to stand up straight and don’t arch your back. When in motion, your arm movements should be minimal; make sure that as one arm goes back, the opposite foot goes forward, and do your best to keep your hands partially closed but not clenched — a clenched fist can raise your blood pressure.
Now let’s focus on what’s happening waist down. Do your best to tuck your pelvis under your torso and position your feet straight ahead and parallel to each other. With each step, remember to hit the ground first with your heel and roll through to your toe. When it comes to your walking stride, don’t take too big a step forward; be in control and aim for longer strides on your back step. Imagine you’re using your back foot to propel you forward.
When you go on your daily walk this Monday, focus on form and take the extra time to make sure you’re walking correctly.
Glenlake Tennis Center’s tennis tournament is back! We are thrilled to see over 90 tennis players participate in this years tournament. A huge thank you to Nia Willis and Thanh Doan for leading the tournament to success.
Let’s congratulate all the winners!
A Men’s Singles – Jose J. Aponte
B Men’s Singles – Faiz Ahmad
C Men’s Singles – Allan Sabado
Open Men’s Singles – Luke Atkinson
A Women’s Singles – Danielle Reese Allenbach
B Women’s Singles – Gretchen Jan Kaney
A Men’s Doubles – William Hudson & Martin Richenhagen
B Men’s Doubles – Nathaniel Wyatt Hotc Moore & Tyler Tippens
C Men’s Doubles – Daniel Bautista & Maurice Sanders
Open Men’s Doubles – Jonathan Aubrey & Josh Aubrey
Thank you all who participated in our Halloween events! It was a joy for us to bring back our Halloween Dance for Upper Elementary Schools, the Senior Halloween Party, and our Halloween bike rides.
Join us for a 6 mile, Halloween-themed ride around Decatur! After the ride we will visit a neighborhood brewery for refreshments and camaraderie. Meet in front of Decatur Recreation Center.
Join us for a 6 mile, Halloween-themed ride around Decatur! After the ride we will visit a neighborhood brewery for refreshments and camaraderie. Meet in front of Decatur Recreation Center.
The Pedestrian Advisory Committee in collaboration with the Decatur Arts Alliance is hosting an Art Walk on Sunday, October 23 at 2:00pm. Meet at the Gazebo on the Square to take a walk around Decatur and learn about the city’s artwalk. No registration needed.