With many people these days focused on twisting and torquing their body into shape in short, intense exercise sessions, I am constantly amazed when I hear stories of ordinary people who have gone on mighty, long walks. Recently, I heard about Nate Damm, a 23 year old man from Maine who walked across ....
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What’s in a marathon?
Whether it is a walking or running marathon, participating in one is a celebration of the human spirit.
Marathons are often attempted by people to raise money for charity, to prove they have the will of a champion, or to show the world they haven’t been ....
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As I teach walking and help patients in my office I sometimes hear someone say that they cannot walk much because they have muscle or joint soreness, such as a stiff knee or arthritis. These problems can be serious and if you too are struggling with similar issues or worse, multiple health and ....
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It is apropos that on this Valentine's day I learned of one man's amazing, inspiring story of lost love and walking.
As a doctor, parent, husband and avid walker, I hear a lot of amazing stories in my daily travels. I mentioned my terrific experience with the American Volkssport Association in ....
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The scene is stunningly picturesque: northern Spain, home to the Old World’s longest standing traditions. The cause is classical in its devotion: a pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela, the site said to hold the remains of Saint James. The journey is held every July, when the Feast of St. James is ....
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When Loreen Niewenhuis turned 45 she seemed to have it all: she’d earned a Master of Science degree along with an MFA in writing; was a published author; and was married with two wonderful sons. However, she found herself having a mid-life crisis. For some people a mid-life crisis is when they ....
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