What Neighborhoods Need to Succeed at Walkability

New research from Southern California has foun that residents of neighborhoods with a central core of shops and services – a pattern typically found in older, traditional communities-walk nearly three times more often than do residents of neighborhoods whose nearest shops and services lie along a major arterial roadway, a pattern typically found in newer suburban development.  To read more:

http://www.theatlanticcities.com/commute/2012/01/what-neighborhoods-need-succeed-walkability/922/

 

Healthy Monday: Rethink your Routine

Fall is upon us- time to wind down from summer vacation and settle back into a regular routine. Take time this week to reevaluate your schedule and priorities for the coming season.  Planning reduces stress and ensures that healthy habits find their way into your daily life.

Top Ten Team Decatur Runners

Congratulations to the Top Ten Runners on Team Decatur. They win a  Free One Month Membership to COREBODY in Decatur!! Thanks to Jason and Mark at CORE for this great prize. 

Nick Anziano, Team Decatur's Top Runner!

And the winners are:

Nick Anziano
Kenneth Mincey   
Michael Kavanaugh
Kylie Ainsley
Liam Ainsley
Kayla Pruett 
Candice Stewart
Danny Cortese 
Clara Farley
Joel Guerra

Congratulations to everyone who participated!

Team Decatur 239 Strong!!

This Could Be You Next Thursday!

Only a week left until the Kaiser Permanente Corporate Run/Walk and Team Decatur is almost at our goal of 250 members. I know there are 11 of you out there that meant to sign up! It is not too late- you can register to participate in the annual 5K by visiting www.kpcorporaterunwalk.com before 2pm on Wednesday, September 7th. Be sure to select Team Decatur from the drop down menu at the start of the registration process.

All Team Decatur members will receive a special t-shirt to wear during the race and are invited to join us at the Team Tent before and after the race. We will have some goodies from U Joint, Oakhurst Market and Nectar, as well as an opportunity to mingle and make new friends. For more information click here.

Team Decatur Hits the 220 Mark!!

Wow- what a great, active community we have….. 220 people have already registed to walk in the KP Corporate Run/Walk 5K with Team Decatur. We are going to be a large field of green shirts, showing the metro area that we are the “Most Fit City” again this year! (In case you didn’t know, the City of Decatur was awarded “Most Fit City” at the 2010 KP Corporate Run/Walk).

It is not too late to register to be a part of this great event. Simply go to www.kpcorporaterunwalk.com to register; be sure to select Team Decatur from the pull down list.

Come walk with us! Active Living Staff is offering free training walks on  Monday nights at 6pm- meet in front of the Decatur Library; or Wednesday mornings at 8am – meet at the back door of Beacon Hill Center (behind the police station). I will be leading the walk tomorrow morning, so join me- we will make it fun!

Thanks to DeKalb Medical Center, our presenting sponsor, for making it possible for us to provide Brooks Dri-fit shirts to all team members! Additional sponsors include Dynamo, Kaiser Permanente Run/Walk & Fitness Program, Eye Physicians and Surgeons and Decatur Business Association.

Go Team!!

Time for A Change of Pace?

   

 

 

Time for a Change of Pace?

If you’re getting bored with your exercise routine, switch it up this week! Varying your activity means you’ll work new muscle groups, plus you’ll be more likely to stick with it if you’re having fun.

Sign Up For Team Decatur By August 8th

A Big "Thumbs Up" For Team Decatur!

We wanted to remind everyone to sign up for Team Decatur to compete in the KP Corporate Run/Walk to be held on Thursday, September 8th in downtown Atlanta. We have already surpassed last years numbers, and have a goal of 250 team members for 2011. Why sign up by August 8th? The registration fee is $24 through that date, then goes to $30.

We will be ordering our Team Decatur performance t-shirts next week, so sign up today to insure you receive one.

We had a lot of fun getting fit together last year and want you to have fun with us. For more information on Team Decatur, click here.

Doc Broc Joins the Fun

Jeff Galloway, Patti Garrett, Mayor Bill Floyd and Doc Broc!

Last  night’s Team Decatur and KP Get Active! Atlanta Kickoff was a lot of fun, and I was especially happy that Doc Broc made an appearance! Doc Broc is Kaiser’s mascot that encourages us to eat healthy; seeing his big grin just makes me want to smile.

 

Last year we had 140 people sign up for Team Decatur and as of today, we have passed that number. So come on, join the fun, get fit, and help us reach our goal of 250 members. For information on Team Decatur, the KP Corporate Run/Walk, and how to register, click here.

Win a Free Beach Retreat with Olympian Jeff Galloway!

The Team Decatur and Get Active! Atlanta Kickoff for the KP Corporate Run/Walk will be held on the Decatur Square on Thursday, July 28,6-8pm. Join Mayor Floyd, Race Director and Olympian Jeff Galloway and local singer/songwriter Morgan Rowe  for this fun event. There will be a Health and Fitness Expo featuring local businesses that will have information on getting and keeping fit, as well as drawings for prizes and information on registering for the run/walk. The event is free to the community and everyone is invited.

One lucky attendee will win a free beach retreat weekend with Olympian Jeff Galloway on the Florida panhandle, near Seaside!

Jeff Galloway Offers Advice for Exercising in the Heat

Former Olympian Jeff  Galloway offers advice for exercising in the heat in his lastest news-email. When you sign up for Team Decatur to compete in the Kaiser Permanente Corporate Run/Walk you will receive information from Jeff along with other health and fitness information.

“Do you find yourself saying “It’s too hot to exercise” a little too often? Air conditioning and a cold bowl of ice cream are calling your name. As the temperature soars, I know it’s easy to talk yourself out of exercise. But, step away from the freezer.

While you do have to make some adjustments to exercise safely, don’t let hot weather negatively affect your good habits. When your schedule allows, avoid the hottest part of the day and get your outdoor exercise during the cooler morning hours. If you know you’ll be out in the hotter afternoon or evening hours, drink water or a sports drink regularly throughout the day to stay hydrated. Fill and freeze a water bottle to take along with you for a cool refresher during your activities.

No matter how much you hydrate, when the temperature gets into the 80s, 90s or even higher, scale back on your running/walking pace or your overall exertion level to safely exercise outdoors. Experienced exercisers may even notice the effects of heat at a relatively cool 55 degrees! “

Find recommendations for your pace based on the temperature and more tips and advice to handle summer’s sizzle with Jeff’s  Seasonal Training Tips.