amldaley
01-12-2009, 11:15 AM
Who's with me???!!! It is a walking program for charity and coincides with the Iditarod.
Idita-Walk 2009 Registration Underway
Happy New Year!
A new year is now upon us, and the kick-off of Idita-Walk 2009 approaches. Are you ready? Got (good) shoes? Will you be dressed appropriately for the weather? Does better health sound good to you?
Along with the new year, resolutions, and new beginnings, we have set a goal for this year of 1000 registrants/participants in the Idita-Walk! We believe this 32% increase is reachable, but we need your help. Please get the word out by forwarding this email to your address book (where appropriate), write about us in your blogs, utilize Facebook, Twitter, walking forums, etc. We want this year to be the best ever, and it will take a joint effort by all. We can do it!
For those who have already registered for this years event, thank you! We are pleased to have you as a participant in the 2009 Idita-Walk. For those not yet registered, please read the annoucement below that was released on 12/15/2008. After reading the annoucement, please follow the links below to learn more or register immedidately. We want you to participate and enjoy even greater health in 2009!
Walking tip of the day (Cold Weather Walking):
Baby, It's Great Outside
Walking in the winter offers you a refreshing change of pace, says Alan Mikesky, PhD, director of the human performance and biomechanics laboratory at Indiana University-Purdue University in Indianapolis. The invigorating cold air can clear your mind and reduce stress, which can be helpful for weight loss.Research shows that stress can increase levels of cortisol, a hormone that may increase appetite and promote fat storage. Getting outside during daylight hours also increases levels of serotonin, a hormone that helps calm cravings. Even if you have to walk slower because of the weather, you may be burning more calories. And trudging through snow or walking into the wind takes more energy.
Boldly Into the Cold
Leave that old college sweatshirt in your closet. Instead, treat yourself to something new and fleecy. High-tech synthetic fabrics make a big difference in comfort; they're worth the investment. You'll be much happier and more energized if you're warm and dry instead of sweaty and chilled.
Winter weather requires some special preparation. Keep these tips in mind:
Allow at least 10 minutes to warm up. When it's cold, your heart and muscles need more time to get ready.
Wear a scarf or mask loosely over your nose and mouth to prevent the sting of icy cold air when you inhale. This is especially important if you have asthma or heart problems.
Choose shoes with lugged soles for traction, and buy an inexpensive pair of ski or walking poles to help keep your balance. (The poles will also help you burn extra calories because your upper body is getting a workout too.)
Take your workout indoors if you'd be risking frostbite (temperatures around -20 degrees F, including any windchill), if it's icy, or if you'd encounter dangerous traffic.
Check out the full article and more walking tips here: Yahoo! Health.
Annoucement
We are pleased to announce that Idita-Walk 2009 is officially underway (year #11), and registrations are now being gathered. The dates for this year's event are 1 February 2009 - 31 March 2009. The prices are the same as last year, $10 for each participant. You will receive a collectible lapel pin for your participation and paid entry fee, as well as a finisher certificate upon completion. Other must-have items (finisher t-shirts, sweat-shirts, leashes, etc.) may be purchased from the new Idita-Walk 2009 Store (new items coming soon).
To register immediately, please visit us now at http://www.idita-walk.com/Register.aspx.
Please be sure to visit us often at http://www.idita-walk.com (the content will continue to be updated).
We are looking forward to seeing you on the trail again this year!
The Idita-Walk 2009 Team
P.S. Please register soon and invite all your family and friends to come out (forward this email to everyone in your email address book)... let's make this year's walk the best (1000+ registrants/participants) yet!
Idita-Walk 2009 Registration Underway
Happy New Year!
A new year is now upon us, and the kick-off of Idita-Walk 2009 approaches. Are you ready? Got (good) shoes? Will you be dressed appropriately for the weather? Does better health sound good to you?
Along with the new year, resolutions, and new beginnings, we have set a goal for this year of 1000 registrants/participants in the Idita-Walk! We believe this 32% increase is reachable, but we need your help. Please get the word out by forwarding this email to your address book (where appropriate), write about us in your blogs, utilize Facebook, Twitter, walking forums, etc. We want this year to be the best ever, and it will take a joint effort by all. We can do it!
For those who have already registered for this years event, thank you! We are pleased to have you as a participant in the 2009 Idita-Walk. For those not yet registered, please read the annoucement below that was released on 12/15/2008. After reading the annoucement, please follow the links below to learn more or register immedidately. We want you to participate and enjoy even greater health in 2009!
Walking tip of the day (Cold Weather Walking):
Baby, It's Great Outside
Walking in the winter offers you a refreshing change of pace, says Alan Mikesky, PhD, director of the human performance and biomechanics laboratory at Indiana University-Purdue University in Indianapolis. The invigorating cold air can clear your mind and reduce stress, which can be helpful for weight loss.Research shows that stress can increase levels of cortisol, a hormone that may increase appetite and promote fat storage. Getting outside during daylight hours also increases levels of serotonin, a hormone that helps calm cravings. Even if you have to walk slower because of the weather, you may be burning more calories. And trudging through snow or walking into the wind takes more energy.
Boldly Into the Cold
Leave that old college sweatshirt in your closet. Instead, treat yourself to something new and fleecy. High-tech synthetic fabrics make a big difference in comfort; they're worth the investment. You'll be much happier and more energized if you're warm and dry instead of sweaty and chilled.
Winter weather requires some special preparation. Keep these tips in mind:
Allow at least 10 minutes to warm up. When it's cold, your heart and muscles need more time to get ready.
Wear a scarf or mask loosely over your nose and mouth to prevent the sting of icy cold air when you inhale. This is especially important if you have asthma or heart problems.
Choose shoes with lugged soles for traction, and buy an inexpensive pair of ski or walking poles to help keep your balance. (The poles will also help you burn extra calories because your upper body is getting a workout too.)
Take your workout indoors if you'd be risking frostbite (temperatures around -20 degrees F, including any windchill), if it's icy, or if you'd encounter dangerous traffic.
Check out the full article and more walking tips here: Yahoo! Health.
Annoucement
We are pleased to announce that Idita-Walk 2009 is officially underway (year #11), and registrations are now being gathered. The dates for this year's event are 1 February 2009 - 31 March 2009. The prices are the same as last year, $10 for each participant. You will receive a collectible lapel pin for your participation and paid entry fee, as well as a finisher certificate upon completion. Other must-have items (finisher t-shirts, sweat-shirts, leashes, etc.) may be purchased from the new Idita-Walk 2009 Store (new items coming soon).
To register immediately, please visit us now at http://www.idita-walk.com/Register.aspx.
Please be sure to visit us often at http://www.idita-walk.com (the content will continue to be updated).
We are looking forward to seeing you on the trail again this year!
The Idita-Walk 2009 Team
P.S. Please register soon and invite all your family and friends to come out (forward this email to everyone in your email address book)... let's make this year's walk the best (1000+ registrants/participants) yet!