Today is National Walking Day – Where Will YOU Walk?

From NationalToday.com:

The first Wednesday in April is National Walking Day and it encourages Americans of all ages to get out and stretch their legs and get their hearts pumping. The American Heart Association sponsors this day to remind people about the health benefits of taking a walk. Wear your sneakers (or take them with you) to work, and at some point in the day, take a 30-minute walk. 

Here are some great ways to make that 30-minutes more enjoyable:

  • Wear comfortable clothes.
  • Take a friend to pass the time.
  • Make sure to stretch those muscles.
  • Drink plenty of water.
  • Move your arms, too.
  • Make sure you have good posture.

For ideas on how to observe the day including a “beach walk” and a word search puzzle, click here.

Walking Book Club Starts March 7

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3rd Annual Walking Past the Dead Tree Tour is Rescheduled for November 2


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Saturday 10-19-19 Rescheduled for November 2, from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm
Decatur Cemetery, 299 Bell St. Decatur GA, 30030

Learn about trees in the Historic Decatur Cemetery; walk a trail showcasing 8 trees with an Arborist stationed at each tree to tell interesting facts and stories.

Free event with donations accepted for Women Arborists of the Southeast scholarship fund and Friends of the Decatur Cemetery. There will be a limited number of event T-shirts for sale.

Move It Monday: Weekend Walks

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From our friends at #MoveItMonday!

Walking isn’t just a weekday activity. Weekends are a great time to go for a walk. For starters, you don’t have things like work and picking up / dropping off the kids consuming huge chunks of your day.

You also have the time to go for a walk at location that isn’t near your home or office.

See our ideas for a weekend walk.

Destress Monday: Walk It Off

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From our friends at Destress Monday:

Make Monday an occasion to try some mindful walking when you need to de-stress for a few minutes between activities.

Any style of mindfulness is a robust antidote to stress. Mindfulness engages your normal powers of awareness and is something you can do anytime, anywhere. Here are some steps to follow for a short and easy session of mindful walking:

  1. Pick a time in your daily routine to practice mindful walking for at least five minutes.
  2. Concentrate on the physical sensations of walking – the sights, sounds, and feelings of each step.
  3. If your mind wanders, gently return your focus by repeating “left, right” as you walk.

As you walk, pay attention to the physical experience of walking. Bring your attention to your feet, noticing the sensations of walking itself. Witness the heel, ball, and toe of each foot as it makes contact, over and over, in every step. Bring your attention to the breath and the rhythm of your stride.

Mindful walking is a form of mindfulness, which is a way to focus on the present and not get caught up in thoughts of the past or worries about the future, giving you a greater sense of well-being and relaxation. This naturally slows down your heart rate and lowers your blood pressure. Its benefits include: stress reduction, reduced rumination, and increased focus.

This Monday, no matter where you’re going or how fast you’re walking, use this tip to de-stress and slow down, yet keep moving.

For information about walking in Decatur, visit decaturga.com/walking.

Move It Monday: The Monday Mile

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If you walk a regular Monday Mile, you’ll find that the same old route might get a little boring. It’s easy to walk a mile, but sometimes it’s difficult to stay motivated to walk everyday, especially when the temperatures cool! You’re likely to stay indoors if it’s dark and cold, like most winter months are. However, when you’re feeling uninspired, the best thing to do is challenge yourself! Get outside today and everyday! Here’s a list of things you can do to enhance your #MondayMile this week!

For more information on staying healthy visit http://www.mondaycampaigns.org.

 

Move It Monday: Get Out and Walk

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Walking is the most underrated exercise, when it can actually be as good for you as running! Learn more about the benefits here.

Learn more about walking in Decatur at decaturga.com/walking.

Third Sunday Stroll is This Sunday, March 20

Explore the headwaters of Glenn Creek and Glenn Creek Nature Preserve.

untitledDecatur Active Living and the Pedestrian Advisory Committee invites the community to join us for the March Sunday Stroll on Sunday, March 20. This month’s walk will be led by Neil Norton. Join us as we explore the headwaters of Glenn Creek. This walk is 2.37 miles and will take us through this beautiful and sometimes challenged watershed and will include going through the Glenn Creek Nature Preserve.

The walk begins at the Decatur Recreation Center at 2 p.m. Bring your camera and take some great nature photos!  For more information contact Cheryl.Burnette@decaturga.com.

Third Thursday Walk is February 25: New Start Location This Month

ar12502569298365Our Bright at Night walk this month takes us to the Oakhurst district.  Instead of our normal meeting place at the Decatur Recreation Center we will meet at 7:30 p.m. at the newly renovated Harmony Park (Located at the intersection of Oakview Road and East Lake Drive.)  We will walk for about an hour along the charming streets of this South Decatur neighborhood. Participants will receive a free Bright at Night light!

Harmony Park is located at the intersection of Oakview And Mead Roads in the Oakhurst business district. Thanks to the Pedestrian committee of the Active Living Board for coordinating this walk.

For more information on walking in Decatur, click here.

Healthy Monday (On Tuesday!)

15 minutes a day

Walk the track at the Decatur Recreation Center.

Join us for one of our Active Living walks.

Take a bike ride.

Do some yoga.

Have FUN!!