Posted by kathryn in Exercise & activity

Walking is one of the easiest and cheapest forms of physical activity. While you can treat it as exercise, walking is also a mode of transport. You can walk to the shops, to a friend’s house and you can even walk to work. If we all walked a bit more, it would do wonders for our health. Today is national Walk to Work Day. This is an annual event, aimed at getting people out of the car and into …

Read more 05 October, 2007

Posted by kathryn in Exercise & activity

1. Walktober October is Walktober, particularly down in Victoria. Walktober is a Victoria Health initiative designed to get you walking more. There’s all sorts of stuff planned: * walk to school days * The world’s greatest pram stroll * a Melbourne walk and tram treasure hunt For more information about the activities and also the benefits of walking, see the Walktober website. h3. 2. Walk to work day Friday 5th October is Walk to Work day, all over …

Read more 29 September, 2007

Posted by kathryn in Exercise & activity

A quick interruption to Q & A Thursday, because it’s NSW Bike Week and I’ve only just realised. There are still a few events on this weekend. bq. NSW Bike Week is a state-wide NSW Government initiative that raises the profile of cycling as a healthy, easy, low cost and environmentally friendly alternative to driving for short trips in your local community. NSW Bike Week provides an opportunity for the local community to participate in organised bicycle events in …

Read more 27 September, 2007