Lorain County Walks Blog

Win a Garmin 310XT!

2011-01-14T13:19:00.000-08:00

follow this link:
http://www.dcrainmaker.com/2011/01/garmin-forerunner-310xt-giveawayjanuary.html?utm_source=Twitter&utm_medium=Twitter&utm_campaign=Twitter

this is an amazing watch - especially if you're a triathlete - and can certainly help make you a better runner/biker/swimmer.

check out DC Rainmaker's full review:
http://www.dcrainmaker.com/2009/09/garmin-forerunner-310xt-in-depth-review.html

good luck!

The Neighborhood House Association Announces their 4th Annual Walk for the Homeless

2010-04-06T06:01:00.000-07:00

The Neighborhood House Association Announces their 4th Annual Walk for the Homeless,
Benefiting the Haven Center Emergency Shelter

Elyria, OH (March 26, 2010)- The Neighborhood House Association, an organization that serves Lorain County and its neighborhoods, announces their 4th Annual Walk for the Homeless benefitting the Haven Center on Saturday, May 8, 2010 at the Lorain County Community College North Campus Field House, 1005 N Abbe Road. Registration and family fun activities begin at 7a.m.

Walkers and runners alike are welcome to this event, with a 5K Hermes Sanctioned Run beginning at 8:30 a.m. and a One Mile Family Walk following at 9:30 a.m. Activities preceding and following the run and walk include face painting, balloon sculpting, the 2010 Lorain County Princesses, Southview ROTC, The Deputies Baton, Drum & Flag Corps, DJ Kenny G and much more. There will also be a non-perishable “Fill the Truck” food drive, and a sidewalk chalk art contest.

“We are always grateful for the communities support and the walk is a very visual experience of Lorain County taking care of those in need, and so much fun at the same time," says Sandy Humphrey, Director of Homeless Services at Haven Center
The festivities will begin at 7 a.m. Parking is available at LCCC near the North Campus Field House. Pre-registration is available until April 31, 2010. Cost is $30 for the 5K Run or 1 Mile Walk and $10 for students ages 5-18 and seniors 60+. The Chalk Art contest registration fee is $20. A 2010 Walk T-Shirt will be provided, as well a goodie bag for all those preregistered.

About Haven Center:
In 2009 the Haven provided 18,862 nights of service with 68 beds and sheltering over 700 men, women and children every year, the Haven Center is much more than just food and a bed for the night. It also provides a diverse variety of vital human resource services to help people move into permanent housing. Each person or family meets with our staff to develop a case plan with both short-term and long-term goals to find housing and address other problems. The Haven Center staff works closely with many other community resources, including Lorain County Human Services, Veteran ‘s Affairs, Salvation Army, Nord Center, Alcohol and Drug Addiction Services Board of Lorain County Council, Catholic Charities, local hospitals, drug/alcohol programs, BVR, psychiatric hospitals, and numerous other social service agencies and local churches.

Neighborhood House Association’s mission is to address basic needs, enhance individual and family life and improve neighborhoods and communities.

Lorain County Walks Just Got Better!

2010-02-01T11:47:00.000-08:00

Now post your calendar updates to Twitter and Facebook!

It's easy, just login and add steps to your calendar as you normally would. Then after clicking 'Save Changes and Return' a new screen pops up asking if you would like to post your update to Twitter or Facebook. Click whichever button, or both if you like, and it opens the corresponding page with your message in it. Click the button to post it and you're done!

Search for the hashtag #lcwalks on twitter to see others who are tweeting their steps with us. Walking with Lorain County Walks just got a whole lot better!

Head over to http://walks.livehealthyloraincounty.com to get started!

New iPod nano Has Built-In Pedometer

2009-09-10T05:20:00.000-07:00

Step it up with the new Pedometer.

You take your iPod nano with you everywhere. Why not use it to stay fit? iPod nano now doubles as a Pedometer. It uses the built-in accelerometer to keep track of your steps and help you meet your fitness goals. You can create a daily step goal or set it to Always On so it counts all the steps you take, all the time. Which makes iPod nano the ideal exercise partner.

Click here for link to product page and more info on the new iPod nano

Cleveland Ranked 14th Most Walkable City

2009-03-23T08:50:00.000-07:00

Cleveland ranked 14th most walkable city out of the top 40 largest cities in the U.S.

click here for map and Cleveland's most walkable neighborhoods

(via walkscore.com)

Activities For Spring

2009-03-23T08:06:00.000-07:00

10 Activities for Spring
Dust off your winter blues with these ways to celebrate spring.

click here for the full article
(via active.com)

mypedz: pedometer for kids!

2009-01-27T07:36:00.000-08:00

A new "kid friendly" pedometer is available that encourages kids to get more active while having fun. These fun shaped pedometers come in different colors and sizes as well as a website that kids can use to input their steps. Each step earns them points to progress through the website which can also be used to challenge friends, set goals, and more.

http://www.mypedz.com/

New Nintendo Game: Walk With Me!

2008-12-24T08:55:00.000-08:00

If the Wii has Wii Fit, then Nintendo's smaller handheld console, the DS, now has the "Walk With Me!" fitness game that encourages walking as an outdoor activity.

click here for the full article

One Hundred Push Ups

2008-10-28T12:41:00.000-07:00

Cool new website I found to help with motivation and strength training:

"If you're serious about increasing your strength, follow this six week training program and you'll soon be on your way to completing 100 consecutive push ups!"

http://hundredpushups.com/

5 Reasons To Start Your Day With A Workout

2008-10-28T11:07:00.000-07:00

If you can make the commitment to get out of bed a little earlier than usual, you might find that it rewards other parts of your life besides cardiovascular health.

click here for the full article

Geocaching In Elyria!

2008-10-12T18:10:00.000-07:00

The Chronicle Telegram has just posted a pretty nice write-up on geocaching.

click here for the full article

Running Can Slow Aging Process

2008-09-30T05:33:00.000-07:00

The BBC reports on a study that found that running can help slow the aging process. 500 runners in their 50s were tracked for more than 20 years and comparing to a similar group of non-runners. 19 years later...

click here for the full article

Chore Wars: Get Points For Doing Housework

2008-09-24T05:46:00.000-07:00

Even cleaning your house or doing chores can be considered physical activity. That's where chorewars.com fits in. The idea is to get your household signed up and assign "experience points (XP)" to each type of chore (you assign the point value for what you think each type of chore should be worth). When each person completes a chore, they log it on the website and gain points. Once points start adding up, you can provide short (weekly) and long term (monthly) rewards for getting the most points. Not only will your house be spotless and all chores be done, but it's a great way to encourage the physical activity associated with it. If your house needs saving and you need just one more incentive to get more physically active, give chorewars a try!

click here for the official site

fitbit: wearable activity tracker

2008-09-23T07:35:00.000-07:00

the personal tracker is about the size of a standard flash drive and includes a built-in motion sensor to keep tabs on "exercise intensity levels, calories burned, sleep quality, steps and...

click here for the full article (via engadget)

fitbit company website

Elyria Apple Festival 5K Race/Family Fun Walk

2008-09-18T11:24:00.001-07:00

This Sunday, September 21, 2008, is the Elyria Apple Festival 5K Race/Family Fun Walk. The race starts at 8:30 AM and is open to all ages.

click here for more info

Are 15 Minute Walks Any Good?

2008-09-18T11:24:00.000-07:00

Question: Are 15 Minute Walks Any Good?

My walking is in 15-minute intervals, four times a day on most days. Is walking the 15 minutes four times a day helping me to lose weight?

click here for the full article

buying walking shoes

2008-09-15T08:27:00.000-07:00

Whether you've just started as a walker or you've actively been walking for years, the proper walking shoes play an important role on your track to staying healthy. Check out this article for quick facts on picking out walking shoes.

click here for the full article

another recent article on geocaching

2008-09-15T08:17:00.000-07:00

"There are thousands of treasures hidden in parks and forests across the country. There may even be some lurking near you. All it takes to find one is a little hiking, a little know-how, and..."

click here for the full article

geocaching in cleveland

2008-09-05T10:19:00.000-07:00

The Observer, a student publication from Case Western Reserve University, has published an article about geocaching. A great way to get in some extra steps while having fun outdoors!

click here for the full article.

Choosing a Walking or Running Route

2008-09-04T09:18:00.000-07:00

Depending on the time of year, as well as your fitness goals, you can map out a route to suit your needs. Some things to consider include:

click here for the full article.

Lorain County Walks Winners!

2008-08-15T08:44:00.001-07:00

8/15 -- Congratulations to everyone that submitted their step calendars! These lucky winners pulled from the monthly random drawing will recieve a $20 gift card to Dick's Sporting Goods.

February
Sylvia Landon of Wellington

March
Pat Sturges of Amherst

April
Teri Ciriaco of Amherst

May
Gary Greiner of Amherst

June
Ruth Wulfhoop of Elyria

July
Ruth Brackley of Vermilion