fitness friday — august walks

 The email went out late. So late that I didn't even include tomorrow.

Welcome to August. I've been going out before work at 6:30 am and it's still hot! Thankfully it has cooled off a bit, for now. But it's Musikfest week so you all know what that means—HHH—hazy hot and humid.

This schedule is a little more varied than previous ones. Hopefully there is something for everyone. All should be stroller friendly.

Let me know if you like earlier or later times. I picked 9 am because it seems to work with most people.

August 9 -- 9 am. We gotta get away from Musikfest. I suggest the Ironton Rail Trail. Close, and out of traffic. We can go on the spur or the loop. The spur is about 2.5 miles. The loop is a 5 mile circle. We can do all or part. It's paved and nice. The spur is gravel. The newer sections might be paved.

August 15 --  Still avoiding MF. We'll meet at my house in South Bethlehem (ask for directions) at 9, and walk to Walking Purchase Park in Salisbury. There is a long steep hill coming back. If you hate hills this is not the walk for you.

August 16 -- 9 am. Forks of the Delaware park (Rt. 611), Easton. We'll walk toward Wh-Hit-Tuck County Park. It's about 2.25 miles, so we'll go round trip.

August 22 -- the Country Run 5K race at Lehigh. It was free. Always a good price. It's been a long time since I've done a 5K. Hopefully I don't finish last.
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     Also, My 11-year old friend is doing her GS Bronze project at the Mary Meuser Library in Wilson. 9-Noon. Me, I'll be helping Friday.

August 23 --9 a.m. West Bethlehem. About a 4 mile loop. There will be hills. It's Bethlehem. Meet under the Hill to Hill bridge on Lehigh Street (Festplatz).

August 29-- Lake Nockamixon. This is a Volkssport walk and registration begins at 9:30. There is a pot luck picnic at 12:30. A great introduction to volkssport walking. Well, the 10k is more of a hike. Two routes to pick from. A 5K on a bicycle trail, paved, or a 10K through the woods on rough terrain. I'm not sure which I'm doing. Registration is at the pavilion at Paking Lot 1. I can send you the brochure if you need it.

August 30 -- Scavanger hunt. If we have enough people we'll break into two teams. Meet in front of the Hotel Bethlehem at 9 am.

Sept. 5-- Volkssport walk, south Bethlehem, 10 am. Another great introduction to volkssport walking. Plus, you get to see, and maybe even explore, the new Hoover Mason Trestle elevated park.

Stay cool. Stay hydrated. Keep walking.

Gayle