Some Helpful Information

There has been a good deal of e-buzz since I started this BLOG and that is exactly what an online journal is meant to do. In the process, I've received a number of great suggestions and hope to see more coming in the near future. Some of the things we have discussed and will act on very soon are:

1. Set a weekly, monthly, and an annual distance goal for our club
2. Start an online journal to track how much we walk each week and where
3. Sign each member up so we each can post comments on the BLOG
4. Set up training so everyone knows how to access and use the BLOG
5. Get regular feedback from members regarding the club and the BLOG so we can keep things interesting and exciting

On another note, I think it is important that everyone understands that our club is oriented toward support and reinforcement for all who come out and walk with the club each week. We want to walk fast enough that we know we exercised, but at a pace that we can talk with each other and enjoy a good conversation. Typically, I would think a 15 minute mile is a good benchmark to work toward. We can figure this number out by committee though.

One last thing, I found a site on the web that has some good information about basic walking. take a look at http://walking.about.com/cs/beginners/a/blhowprepare.htm. Our own weight watchers site has some good information as well. If you don't haver access to the e-tools and would like to see what weight watchers has to say just let me know.

Later................