Healthy New Albany September/October 2023

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Same Barriers, Similar Results

Twenty years ago, the existence of organized walking groups was as prevalent as training groups for distance runners in 1970, when my running career began. Very few were to be found.

Since 1970, we have seen the growth of running explode. And since 2003 with the advent of the New Albany Walking Club, central Ohio has seen a culture of walking propelled by leaps and bounds. The New Albany Walking Classic has become an epicenter for walkers much like the NYC and Boston Marathons perpetuated interest in the running movement.

As I reflect on the walking movement and walking events, I am reminded of the barriers both runners and walkers have encountered.

Acceptance. When I began my running career, I would meander through the streets of NYC and people would mock everything from my attire to my running gait. When I transitioned to walking after moving to New Albany, I experienced my share of condescending statements about my speed walking form.

Discrimination. On the starting line of the 1972 NYC Marathon, I stood behind a group of women runners who staged a sit-in. They were protesting the requirement that women start earlier than the men rather than at the same time. Fortunately, since that time, women have achieved equal status as men. Walkers have been relegated to start in the back of most races so as not to interfere with the runners. Really? There are races in which I have beaten hundreds of runners and yet I was required to start in the back.

Now, a number of races start everyone by their projected finish time and not whether they walk or run. Sponsorships. In the early days of running, it was extremely difficult to acquire the necessary corporate funding, as conducting a race has many fixed expenses. Prospective funders did not feel there was an adequate return on investment for providing sponsorships. Today, corporate sponsors are funding some of the major running races by committing large sums of resources. When I initiated the inaugural Walking Classic, I was snubbed constantly by corporate donors, one of whom told me that I would be lucky to get 50 walkers to participate. Of course the Walk grew to over 3,000 participants and thus attracted major sponsors. The Walking Classic became the impetus for the creation of Healthy New Albany which, in turn, has changed many lives.

Over 50 years ago, the running movement had many barriers to overcome. Twenty years ago, the walking movement faced the same barriers. Reflecting upon these impediments, I am proud to say change has come a long way.

Healthfully,

Phil Heit Executive Director Emeritus Healthy New Albany

What's happening in and out of New Albany in & out

Tuesdays in September

Free Fitness: Yoga

5:30 and 6:30 p.m., Columbus Commons, 160 S. High St., Columbus www.columbuscommons.org

Wednesdays in September

Workout Wednesdays: HIIT/Yoga

5:30 and 6:30 p.m., Columbus Commons, 160 S. High St., Columbus www.columbuscommons.org

Friday, Sept. 1

Yoga on the Square

8:30-9:30 a.m., Easton Town Square www.eastontowncenter.com

Monday, Sept. 4 Kilbourne 5k and Fun Run

7-8 a.m., Worthington Hills Elementary School, 1221 Candlewood Dr. www.speedysneakers.com

Saturday, Sept. 9 New Albany Symphony Sensory Friendly Concerts: Over the Rainbow 11:30 a.m., Jeanne B. McCoy Community Center for the Arts, 100 West E. Dublin Granville Rd. www.newalbanysymphony.com

Sunday, Sept. 10

New Albany Walking Classic

8 a.m., Market Square www.newalbanywalkingclassic.com

Wednesday, Sept. 13

Amp Up the Arts: Gavin DeGraw & Colbie Caillat

7-11 p.m., Charleen & Charles Hinson

Amphitheater, 170 West E. Dublin Granville Rd. www.newalbanyfoundation.org

Thursdays, Sept. 14-Oct. 26

Music Together

10:30-11:15 a.m., Philip Heit Center, 150 W. Main St. www.healthynewalbany.org

Friday, Sept. 22

Encanto: The Sing-Along Film Concert

7 p.m., Palace Theatre, 34 W. Broad St., Columbus www.cbusarts.com

Saturday, Sept. 23

7th Annual Blue Ribbon Run

9-10 a.m., Victory Park, 100 Lockville Rd., Pickerington www.speedysneakers.com

Saturday, Sept. 23

Diversity thru Movement

11-12:15 p.m., Charleen & Charles Hinson Amphitheater, 170 West E. Dublin Granville Rd. www.healthynewalbany.org

Saturday, Sept. 30

Get Your Rear in Gear 5k 8-10 a.m., Creekside Plaza, 117 Mill St., Gahanna www.coloncancercoalition.org

Friday, Oct. 6-7 Oktoberfest

Noon, Market Street, www.newalbanychamber.com

Saturday, Oct. 7

The Beauty Boost Wellness Day 10:30-12:30 p.m., Centre Wellness, 8510 Warner Rd., Plain City www.thebeautyboost.net

Friday, Sept. 8

Get Happy! A Judy Garland Celebration

7:30 p.m., Charleen & Charles Hinson

Amphitheater, 170 West E. Dublin Granville Rd. www.newalbanysymphony.com

Saturday, Sept. 16

Goal Hike

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Friday, Sept. 8

Get Happy! A Judy Garland Celebration

Saturday, Sept. 16 Goal Hike

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Sunday, Oct. 8

Autism Speaks Walk

9 a.m., Columbus Commons, 160 S. High St. www.columbuscommons.org

Tuesday, Oct. 10

Morning Gentle Yoga + Meditation

8-9 a.m., OSU Integrative Medicine, 2000 Kenny Rd., Columbus www.osu.edu

Friday, Oct. 13

Blood Drive

Noon-6 p.m., Philip Heit Center, 150 W. Main St. www.newalbanychamber.com

Sunday, Oct. 15

Imagination Movers: A Family Fall Music Fest

Sunday, Oct. 15

Imagination Movers: A Family Fall Music Fest

2 p.m., Charleen & Charles Hinson

Amphitheater, 170 E. Dublin Granville Rd. www.cbusarts.com

Saturday, Oct. 28

The Monster Dash 5k and Little Gremlins

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Movement Afoot

19th Annual New Albany Walking Classic

5K or 10K

Sept. 10, 8 a.m.

200 Market St., New Albany, or virtual

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walk, the importance of overall wellness began to unfold. With assistance from the New Albany Community Foundation, we launched an innovative and comprehensive wellness model. A group of interested community residents was convened, from which the idea of a farmers market, a community garden, health lectures and more was conceived. And thus, Healthy New Albany was founded in 2010.

It began in summer 2003. My knee pain led me to seek medical attention to determine the cause of my discomfort. This resulted in a strong recommendation to walk instead of run to reduce the stress on my knee.

As compensatory as this new form of physical activity may sound, it was emotionally devastating. Imagine having competed in marathons for over 30 years, and then being told to not only curtail your running, but eliminate it completely. Denying someone of a mental and physical health-enhancing lifestyle in which they have been engaged for well over half of their lifetime can result in a number of health issues unless an equal, if not better, alternative is discovered.

That alternative became a reality and evolved to become Healthy New Albany, one of the country’s most innovative wellness models. It took many steps to reach this pinnacle.

In December 2003, the walking movement began to flourish as people from surrounding communities gathered on a regular basis to walk around the scenic paths of New Albany. That led to a more formal approach to walking with the founding of the New Albany Walking Club in early 2004.

With walking becoming ever more popular, the idea was conceived to expand the activity of the Walking Club and

investigate the possibility of conducting a walking-only race conducted on the same scale as any running race. That is, why not offer age group and overall finisher awards with the idea of walking for health and/or competition?

The only difference between this kind of event and any other 10K event was that running was not permitted. And in 2005, the New Albany Walking Classic was launched with 900 athletes competing. The popularity of this event resulted in sellouts with more than 3,000 participants in the coming years.

As the community was not content with promoting health only through a

Shortly thereafter, another idea was launched. Why not have a facility in which medical fitness, physicians, physical therapists and Healthy New Albany can be housed in to provide wellness services to the community? With the support of the New Albany Company, which dedicated the land, and the City of New Albany, which funded the facility, The Philip Heit Center for Healthy New Albany opened in 2014. Today, this facility serves as the center for wellness initiatives through the community. And it all began one step at a time, beginning with a walk.

Keep walking,

Phil Heit

Founder, New Albany Walking Classic

Connecting our Community in Health

The older I get, the more I recognize and appreciate the value of human connections. The beauty of life is found in how we live it in relation to others.

Walking the path of life alongside friends, family and community members makes our days worthwhile and our experiences along the way come to life. Connections with others breathe life into our existence.

Healthy New Albany was born from this very basic desire for human connection. From a small local group led by Dr. Phil Heit, founded upon companionship and walking together, a bustling nonprofit organization was born.

With an emphasis on whole-person health and holistic wellbeing, the growing staff of Healthy New Albany work every day to cultivate and inspire healthy living. We do this through a thriving

farmers market and community garden, friendly food pantry, and various health and wellness programs that engage people of all ages in healthful living.

At Healthy New Albany, we recognize the value of meaningful connections and the power of prevention. We dedicate each day to helping people reach their full potential.

Our values say it all:

Whole Person Health: We believe in mind-body connections and strive to create programs that encourage movement to improve both physical and mental health.

Food is Life: Healthy food access and knowledge is at the center of our work. From feeding the hungry and hosting farmers markets, to cultivating gardens and teaching cooking classes.

Focus on Prevention: The overall wellbeing of our community is improved

when we examine, understand and address the root causes of conditions that limit healthy living.

Experiencing Nature: We celebrate the seasons and encourage our community to embrace the transformational power and healing energy of the outdoors.

Making Connections: We create opportunities for gathering, learning and sharing.

Working Together: We are dedicated to service and best accomplish our mission when we collaborate with partners, volunteers and donors.

In the spirit of connection, grab a friend and hit the trails. We’ll see you at “The Walk!”

Yours in Health,

Angela Douglas Executive Director, Healthy New Albany

Familiar Faces

Who will you see at the Walking Classic?

By Rachel Karas

Since its 2005 inception, the New Albany Walking Classic has brought hundreds of people and organizations together, some of whom return each year.

Kroger has been a supporter from the very beginning. Corporate Affairs Manager Amy McCormick, who manages the media and philanthropy for the New Albany store, says the company’s support was exclusively financial at first, but has changed over time and become so much more.

“We provide trash boxes (and) we provide hydration at the event,” McCormick says. “For us, it’s the connectivity pieces –that wellness message … (and) all of the things that they’re able to provide (for) our community members. We find value in that health message.”

The attention to health is also a big draw for The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. Dan Like, chief ad-

ministrative officer of ambulatory services, says the meaning behind the walk aligns with everything the center supports.

“We’re an academic medical center focused on innovating patient care and research and education, so participating in a walk like this is a perfect representation of what we’re all about,” he says.

Each year, members of the Wexner Medical Center’s health and fitness staff help lead the walkers through a series of stretches before the event and hand out general wellness information with some OSU swag.

The center staff – and Brutus – aren’t the only Buckeyes who attend. Buckeye Brass, a small group of OSU Marching Band alumni and current members, makes an appearance every year in support of the center and the healthy message.

Bob Grossman, the leader and part founder of the group, says the seven- to 12-member ensemble enjoys “keeping the spirit” up while playing OSU

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classics such as “Hang On Sloopy” and “Buckeye Battle Cry” at the starting line.

It wouldn’t be the Walking Classic without a visit from the Velvet Ice Cream truck. Joanne Dager, vice president of the company, says Velvet has been a part of the Walk since the early 2000s and has always enjoyed participating and bringing treats.

“We always walk it together, and then we come back and hand out ice cream together as a team and everybody just loves it,” Dager says. “It’s just great, especially when you’re also doing it for the cause of wellness. It’s so uplifting, even at eight o’clock in the morning.”

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• Budros, Ruhlin & Roe

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• G&J Pepsi-Cola

• New Albany Country Club

• Park National Bank

• Panera Bread

• Rusty Bucket Restaurant and Tavern

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Seasoned Classic

Race Manager Linda Romanoff reflects on the evolution of the Walking Classic

From participant, to volunteer, to race manager, Linda Romanoff has experienced the New Albany Walking Classic in all its forms. As race manager for Healthy New Albany, Romanoff acts as the brains that enables thousands of feet to stroll – and some to speed – through the scenic course each year.

Although Romanoff is not a native resident, she has considered New Albany home for 20 years. In fact, she was new to town just in time for the inaugural Walking Classic in 2005, so her roots grew alongside the beloved race.

Romanoff was a new resident looking for a way to settle into her community when she met Phil Heit, executive director emeritus and founder of Healthy New Albany, at a New Albany Chamber of Commerce event aimed at promoting a new race designed solely for walkers.

“I thought participating in this event would be a good way to meet people, since I was new to the area and enjoyed walking in the past,” Romanoff says.

With a business degree from Northeastern University in Boston and vast experience within the corporate world, Romanoff had not sought out the Classic as a job opportunity. Rather, she saw it as a way to connect with her new home. However, the detail-orientated skills she developed from her background in business and her passion for the race drew her to her role today as Race Manager.

The starting line

Romanoff signed up as a volunteer and has been involved with the race ever since. Today, the Walking Classic is a booming event which attracts thousands of participants from all over the map, but it was not always this way.

She details how in the beginning, there was no facility to help organize the race. Materials came straight from Heit’s garage. However, despite its humble resources, the race was a hit.

As the event expanded in participants and scale, Romanoff grew with it. When she first began volunteering, she helped coordinate the race expo, where walkers go before the race to pick up bibs and T-shirts. Although the importance of an expo may seem minor to those who have not participated in the classic, the attire pickup gets walkers excited and New Albany buzzing.

“They love the swag,” Romanoff says. Alongside the famous swag, finishers race walk into an after party with

tons of vendors and special giveaways in Market Square.

And though Romanoff loves the swag, too, a deeper motivation keeps her feet on the ground.

“I walk because it helps my overall health,” Romanoff says. “It helps to clear my head and relieves my stress.”

Unfortunately, as race manager, Romanoff is too busy making sure everything runs – or walks – smoothly to join her community on the course. For Romanoff, race day begins at 3 a.m. Many

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Linda Romanoff (right) speaks with one of the participants at the Walking Classic in 2018.

hours before racegoers begin strapping on their sneakers, Romanoff is connecting with officials, tying loose ends and making final preparations before the 8 a.m. starting time. After the race, her hours are spent deconstructing the event and cleaning up. Although this makes for an exhausting day, she still finds her own way to enjoy her months of hard work and destress after the event.

Thanks to a virtual race feature created for those who cannot make it to the physical event, Romanoff walks the route of the race in the days following the event and can still record her efforts.

She loves this feature and its inclusivity, giving everyone the opportunity to walk the race in segments, on a treadmill, in their own time frame or however they see fit.

A community that walks together

Romanoff chooses to have a walking buddy with her as she tracks her mileage. And she has found a strong community of companion walkers, many of these connections stemming from joining the New Albany Walking Club.

The club, which Romanoff has been a proud member of since she joined the

New Albany community, has 67 members who meet each Sunday year-round. The walking club’s success is actually what led to the development of the New Albany Walking Classic, and its members continue to support and help organize this event each year.

Its purpose is simple: to give members a chance to socialize while celebrating good health through weekly walks.

“From that (club) a lot of good friendships have been created from being together with people that have the same passions,” Romanoff says.

With thousands of participants and nearly 20 years of success, it is clear that Romanoff is not alone in her love of the Walking Classic.

So what has people coming back year after year?

Thanks to Romanoff’s continuous involvement, she has had years to observe the variety of reasons people enthusiastically pin on their race bibs each year.

“It’s got different meanings for different people,” Romanoff says. “If you were to ask a dozen people, you’d probably get a dozen different reasons why they’re doing it.”

She details how for some people, walking in the classic each year gives them motivation to begin or continue a health journey they have been working toward. For others, it provides an outlet for much needed quality time with loved ones.

Although the Walking Classic is a competition by nature, the majority of racers are not crossing the line to get a shiny medal. Rather, they simply enjoy the unique camaraderie around walking that the event fosters.

“We have people (share) that they do it every year with their spouse, and that they do that so that they have two hours of undivided time with them,” Romanoff says. “They can just have a good time and enjoy themselves.”

Although there are thousands of 5Ks, 10Ks and various races each year around the nation, the Walking Classic is one of the only races solely for walkers. In fact, it has been deemed America’s largest walking-only race. The race has thousands of participants each year, but what many do not realize is just how much work must be put into putting on a seamless race year after year. Phil

Heit credits Romanoff’s work ethic

Linda Romanoff prepares a race packet that will be given to race participants.

Photo courtesy of Linda Romanoff

and dedication to the race to its consistent success.

“Linda gives all of herself to make sure everyone comes to the walk and has a meaningful, uncomplicated experience,” Heit says. “There are so many details, and she gets it done.”

Although the Walking Classic involves months and months of preparation, Romanoff’s duties as Race Manager do not stop here. Romanoff directs three to five races for New Albany yearly. This year, Romanoff led the Chilly Chili Mile in February and is already coordinating plans for the Winter Wonder 5k this winter. The race may end at the finish line for participants, but Romanoff is constantly on the move.

Classic inclusion

Although many popular races include plenty of walkers in addition to runners, Romanoff recalls how many times it can be frustrating to be forced to the back in order to allow runners and walkers to complete races simultaneously.

Racers appreciate how the Walking Classic gives walkers priority, a feature that has been well-received in recent years as walking becomes an increasingly popular form of exercise. In the wake of the classic’s success, more walking-only races have been popping up around the nation.

“We kind of started a trend,” Romanoff says.

Romanoff is a Walking Classic veteran, but the race continues to see new participants each year. For newcomers, Romanoff has some tips on how to best enjoy the event.

“Make sure you try to build up your distance,” Romanoff says. “The best way to have a good time is to practice before you come and do it.”

Regardless of your goals for this year’s race, the hard work of Romanoff and the Healthy New Albany team guarantee you will be smiling as you cross the finish line.

Megan Brokamp is a contributing writer at CityScene Media Group. Feedback welcome at feedback@ cityscenemediagroup.com.

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Planning Continues to Guide Community Health and Well-Being

Healthy communities don’t happen by accident. They are the result of strategic planning that seeks to create environments where all residents can thrive. We celebrate the role that planning plays in creating great communities each October with National Community Planning Month.

Since the city’s first strategic plan was adopted, four pillars – lifelong learning, health and wellness, arts and culture and sustainability – have guided our planning process and our growth. Designed to engage residents and businesses alike, while

building a sense of community, the pillars and our inclusive, intentional planning process have prioritized healthy human connections.

Thoughtful and considerate planning guides our nationally recognized developments, addresses future road and trail networks, and creates new community gathering places that simultaneously improve our quality of life as well as the health and wellness of our community. We have consistently focused on healthrelated quality of life, including what the Centers for Disease Control and Preven-

tion calls “community level resources, conditions, policies and practices that influence a population’s health perceptions and functional status.”

We continue to plan a future that recognizes the critical importance of health and wellness to our residents as well as businesses seeking to attract talent. Increasingly, workers want to live and work in communities that are attractive, vibrant and safe. Competing for

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The City of New Albany offers more than 55 miles of leisure trails.

success in a global marketplace means creating places where residents, employees, entrepreneurs and businesses –large and small – want to locate, invest and expand.

New Albany has always believed that our strategic plan is what brings us together and sets us apart from others. It has led to investments in our community that enhance the health and wellness of our community members. With over 55 miles of leisure trails individuals can cycle throughout the city, walk to the Village Center restaurants, cafes, shops and library or enjoy Rose Run Park’s walking trails, protected bike lane, community plaza, nature play area and creek teeming with wildlife. Our bike share program continues to expand access to cycling for all.

New Albany has been fortunate to have community partners like Healthy New Albany, that encompasses diverse healthy initiatives, from wellness programs and lunch & learns to farmers markets, a food pantry and community garden.

One of the early health and wellness initiatives for the City was the creation of Philip Heit Center for Healthy New Albany. The building is a partnership between the City, Healthy New Albany, Ohio State’s Wexner Medical Center and Nationwide Children’s Hospital. The health and wellness center offers sports medicine, physical therapy, orthopedics, integrative medicine, health and fitness center, demo kitchen and indoor/outdoor community space in the heart of the Village Center.

Our partnerships throughout the community, that value providing a healthy lifestyle to all, have led to events such as the New Albany Walking Classic. The City also plays host to Pelotonia, which includes local routes and stops and peloton teams from local businesses like Abercrombie & Fitch, Bath & Body Works and Anomatic as well as resident groups like Girls with Gears. Not all health and wellness programming are active recreation. The New Albany Community Foundation’s New Albany Lecture Series features a health and wellness speaker each year.

The City continues to develop destination parks within the community to provide residents and employees with places to connect with nature and each other. New Albany is working on an extension

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New Albany is a proud part of the Pelotonia ride route options each year.

of Rose Run Park across Main Street and east along the creek that will feature a new Veterans Memorial. The City’s recently opened Taylor Farm Park offers 34 acres of forested wetlands, two and a half miles of leisure trails and more.

New Albany also recently added a 16-court pickleball complex at Bevelhymer Park. A new fieldhouse and community center are planned for the adjacent land to increase active recreation opportunities within the community, which was an initiative from the latest strategic plan.

New Albany’s success at planning has enabled it to avoid the pitfalls that often accompany growth while effectively prioritizing our community’s health and wellbeing, allocating revenue, guiding private development, maintaining community character, managing public infrastructure investment and generating income to support services. As we continue to evolve, residents and businesses alike can rest assured that health and wellness will continue to inform and influence all that we do.

Jennifer Chrysler is the City of New Albany Community Development Director.

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As a strategically planned community, New Albany collaborates with residents and businesses to create a shared vision for the future that brings people together. It’s a friendly, inclusive community that makes you feel at home, encourages a healthy lifestyle, nurtures the creative spirit, invests in lifelong learning, supports business and protects the environment for future generations. It’s more than a place to live, it’s a way of life.

The Walk ... by the Numbers

Numbers to know Event

Distances

5K – 3.1 miles

6.2 miles – 10K

13.1 miles – Half-marathon

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Total number of participants since 2005

35,522

With nearly 20 years of history, the New Albany Walking Classic has registered a lot of firsts and records. Whether related to the number of participants or their times, here are some interesting figures related to the Walk.

History

The Walking Classic started in 2005 with nearly 900 people completing the first 10K trek. That number increased the following year, with 1,459 walkers crossing the finish line.

• The half-marathon option was first offered in 2008, but didn’t become a regular offering until 2011.

• 2017 marked the only year the walk was limited to five miles, due to construction constraints.

• COVID-19 may have stopped the 2020 inperson race, but walkers completed their walks virtually in their own neighborhoods.

• The 10K race in 2009 saw the highest number of participants with 2,666 finishers.

From near and far

• Of the roughly 2,000 people who walk every year, only about 26% come from New Albany.

• People have come from 94 different cities and 11 states, as far south as Florida and west as California and Washington. There have even been competitors from Canada.

Age

• Although the average age of participants is about 54, there is no age restriction for signing up.

? Did you know?

This year is the first year a 5K option will be offered instead of the half-marathon.

Timing

• The youngest person to complete the 10K was 5 years old and, in 2016, an 8-year-old did the half-marathon.

There is also an option to complete both the 5K and 10K virtually that has been in place for the past five years.

There has only been one year when the event was canceled, 2018, due to weather conditions.

• In the event’s first year, an 87-year-old competed in the halfmarathon. In 2021, a 92-year-old did the 10K.

• While many enjoy the walk as a leisure activity, there are records for the fastest times.

• The fastest 10K was recorded back in 2007, with a time of 43 minutes and 42 seconds. In 2013, the record of 1 hour, 21 minutes and 45 seconds was recorded for the half-marathon.

• If you aren’t a speed walker, but you want to pace yourself, the average finishing time of past participants who completed the 10K was 1 hour and 45 minutes, making for a 16- to 17-minute mile pace.

Rachel Karas is an editor at CityScene Media Group. Feedback welcome at rkaras@cityscenemediagroup.com.

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Couple shares how the Walking Classic helps them get active together

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By Rachel Karas

When you find something you love to do with someone you love, you look forward to it. This is exactly what happened for Dan and Lindsay Like when they started participating in the Walking Classic. Although the two have been married for more than 25 years, it sometimes can be hard to find time to be together with busy schedules. When Dan learned his job at The Ohio State University Wexner Center meant he got to help with the event, they jumped at the opportunity to make it a yearly tradition.

First steps

Their story began long before the Walk. They first met at a wedding where Lindsay says Dan’s mom played matchmaker. She told Lindsay that Dan wanted to dance, but she never told Dan about her plans.

“Lindsay comes up to me and she’s like, ‘I heard you wanted to ask me something,’” Dan says. “And my mom hadn’t made it to me to tell me. So thankfully, I think the second question that I asked her is, ‘Do you want to dance?’”

After years of a long-distance relationship while they both finished college, the two eventually married in 1997. Six years later, their son Jack was born, and in 2005, their daughter Lauren was born.

Each member of the Like family has always been very active, with Lauren doing dance and Jack getting into cross country and track.

Dan and Lindsay also stay active with running and doing cardio, but Lindsay had to adjust her exercise regimen after getting three stress fractures.

“I had to recover from that and then just was doing a lot of weight training instead of cardio,” Lindsay says. “And then over the years saw my cholesterol shoot up and so I needed to add some more cardio back into my life.”

With concerns of aggravating her old injuries, she had to find ways other than running to get her cardio in, so she turned to walking.

Getting in stride

As Lindsay began walking more, Dan did too, getting involved with the Walking Classic through work.

With the Wexner Center as a major supporter, Dan and his colleagues would attend to help with stretches and other various activities, but it quickly became so much more than a work event. This was especially true when he began walking with the Wexner Center’s then CEO,

“I remember one year I walked all six miles with Pat and they are the dearest of people,” Dan says. “It was wonderful to spend time with her and get to know all about their family and stuff. So it really kind of takes you out of work and (you) get to know people in a different way.”

Each year Dan looked forward to the event more and more, so he wanted to take the opportunity to bring his work life and home life together, so he invited Lindsay to join. Ever since, they have been walking the event together and have made it an annual tradition for the past six years.

All together

There have been many positive things that have come from the Walk for Dan and Lindsay. Although it has been a way for them to connect more, it has also helped Lindsay meet some of Dan’s coworkers and increased a

sense of community that helps motivate them.

“In terms of the Walk, I think everybody’s there for the same purpose,” Dan says. “And I think there’s just such a spirit about that, like when you join (exercise) classes and things like that. Some people might not be feeling the energy, but others are, and you kind of bring each other up to a certain level.”

That energy is something that not only gets them going the day of the Walk, but is also a big part of why they look forward to getting active on a more regular basis. That motivation keeps them going throughout the year and makes them excited for when the event returns each fall.

“Exercise and things like that just lift you other ways than just physically for sure,” Dan says. “I don’t know if I’ve ever exercised or done something like that and afterward regretted it. And, every time we’ve done the Walk it’s like, ‘That was a lot of fun.’ And it always brings us back the next year.”

Fit Tips!

Dan and Lindsay have learned a lot as they have continued to exercise as they age:

• Muscles may be more sore than they used to be

• Stretching more helps with recovery

• Outward appearances may not change as drastically but muscles will feel it

• Eating better on a regular basis helps

• Getting more sleep can help with energy levels

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Rachel Karas is an editor at CityScene Media Group. Feedback welcome at rkaras@cityscenemediagroup.com.

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Lindsay (left) and Dan enjoy relaxing at home with their coonhound Georgia when they get the chance.

Stroll Around Town

New Albany’s exceptional walkability

By Maisie Fitzmaurice

The Walking Classic isn’t the only opportunity to interact with the New Albany community through walking. Visitors and residents can experience both new and long-established trails and pathways in this walkable community any time of year.

The city’s many paths all connect, forming a trail system. Adrienne Joly, director of administrative services for the city, says these connected pathways come with many benefits including providing residents and visitors with safe walking access to shops, restaurants, the post office, the library and other points of interest.

“We have a trail network that connects our neighborhoods to our parks and connects our neighborhoods to our village center, and then it also goes throughout the business park so employees that work in the business park can

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People walking in Rose Run Park

Mother and son enjoying a walk behind the Marx Library Garden

also use the paths on their breaks and their lunchtime,” Joly says.

Aside from accessibility benefits, Joly says there are many health benefits that walking outdoors can provide. With

health and wellness as one of the city’s pillars, the community takes great care in maintaining its paths and continues to develop new ones to adapt to the growing area and population.

“It is beneficial for physical and mental health, if you’re able to walk outside.

First of all for exercise, but also just to spend some time outdoors and in nature,” she says.

Not only do the walking paths tie into the city’s health and wellness initiatives but also to the city’s sustainability pillar, as having a walkable city can reduce the need for cars, which can in turn reduce emissions. In addition, some of the walkways are present within the city’s wetland conservation areas, providing a convenient way for people to walk while appreciating the environmentally sensitive land.

“There are walking trails around the wetlands and there’s a lot of good bird watching opportunities there, so that conservation of the land along with the amenities like the walking paths, it’s going to make a great destination for people,” Joly says.

Rose Run Park leisure trail

“I think walking paths are an integral part of a community because they enable those physical connections, but also the social connection. And, I think it’s one of the key elements that make New Albany a really great place to live and a really healthy place to live as well.”

Adrienne Joly.

Local Destinations:

One of the city’s newest greenspaces, Taylor Park, opened in late August with the second development phase currently underway. The park has a walking path just under three miles and an adventure playground.

Bevelhymer Park has a paved walkway, and it also has 32 fields and plenty of courts, including basketball and pickleball.

Thompson Park also has tennis and basketball courts as well as a walking path, a playground and athletic fields.

Rocky Fork Park is connected to Bevelhymer by a multi-use, half-mile trail. Also at Rocky Fork is the Beech Woodland path.

One of New Albany’s most popular parks, Rose Run Park, includes miles of leisure trails, a scenic bridge, and a babbling creek to explore.

New Albany’s highly-rated schools aren’t its only family-friendly feature. Neighborhoods within the city are also within walking distance from new and innovative playgrounds, many with state-of-the-art structures that are wellmaintained by the city. Many of these playgrounds are connected to the walking paths.

“One of our planning principles when new neighborhoods are developed is to include a park or a playground within a certain distance, so it’s easy walking distance from every house,” Joly says.

Maisie Fitzmaurice is an assistant editor at CityScene Media Group. Feedback welcome at mfitzmaurice@ cityscenemediagroup.com.

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Run Wild Walk

By Lucy Lawler

Walking and running are incredibly accessible forms of exercise, but they can nevertheless be intimidating. For beginners and experts alike, one factor is essential: selecting the right pair of shoes. But what does “right” really mean?

The distinction between walking and running shoes is somewhat blurry, Aaron Olbur, the director of corporate and vendor relations at Fleet Feet Columbus, says. Olbur says on average, running shoes offer consumers more opportunities for cushioning and personalized support.

“Walking and running shoes can actually be pretty similar to one another,” Olbur says. “When we have a customer who comes into our stores, and they say they’re a walker, we ultimately sell them a running shoe.”

Eric Fruth, co-owner of the Columbus Running Company, agrees modern-day walking and running shoes tend to overlap

with each other. Both are ultimately designed to sustain wearers’ forward motion, he says.

Comfort

Those seeking out walking or running footwear would do well to abandon the idea that shoes must be “broken in” over time, Fruth says. He says immediate discomfort, no matter how slight, should be taken seriously.

“We always tell everybody, ‘be extremely picky,’” Fruth says. “You’re looking for something that feels great right from the moment you first put your foot in it and take that first step.”

Fruth says shoppers who take stock of a shoe’s holistic fit, from heel to toe, are more likely to be satisfied with their purchase in the long term.

“They want to make sure they’ve got right around a full thumb’s width of space between their longest toe and the end of the shoe,” Fruth says. “Probably the number one mistake we see a lot of walkers make is they’ll wear their shoes too tight, or

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similar to the size they might wear in a street or dress shoe.”

Just like shoes, socks can play an active role in building up walkers’ and runners’ sense of security, Olbur says.

“I think that folks should always be wearing a synthetic sock,” Olbur says. “They’re just a different blend of materials that actually help push the moisture out and keep your feet cool.”

While human beings are naturally disposed to care about aesthetics, Olbur says prioritizing comfort is key for establishing a consistent walk/run routine.

“The more comfortable that you are, the more comfortable you’re going to be, not just doing the one day,

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but going out the next day and the next day after that,” Olbur says.

Even low-commitment walkers desire and deserve a durable pair of shoes, Fruth says. The ASICS Gel-Nimbus and the Hoka Clifton are two lightweight yet sturdy shoes currently on the market.

Fruth says more competitive walkers and runners might want to scope out Saucony, a highly reputed athletic footwear brand based in Massachusetts.

“They have a lineup of shoes called the Endorphin line where they make multiple shoes, depending on how aggressive somebody wants that feel to get,” Fruth says.

New Kicks

Of course, every walking and running shoe has a lifespan. Most need to be replaced by the 300- to 500-mile mark, Fruth says.

A walker or runner’s cue to buy some brand-new kicks occurs when a shoe’s cushioning – its capability to absorb impact, typically via built-in air pockets – begins to diminish, Fruth says.

“You’ll start to notice general aches in your knees, your shins,” Fruth says. “That’s just your body letting you know that shoe’s essentially gone flat.”

Finding the “right” pair of shoes does not have to be accomplished through extensive trial and error, Olbur says. Rather, it can be as simple as asking for some help at a local shop.

Human gait patterns are characterized by a basic gait cycle composed of two phases: stance and swing. This is important because your gait can affect your foot rotation. If there is too little or too much foot rotation (pronation, overpronation or supination) you may be putting strain on your arches and even cause your feet to flatten.

Gait & Foot Rotation

Good news – some lines of shoes offer options to help! Motion-control shoes and orthotics may be recommended if you are an overpronator, while flexible and cushioned shoes are better

The Asics’ Gel-Kayano sneaker provides enhanced stability and high cushioning.

“We always tell everybody, ‘be extremely picky, You’re looking for something that feels great right from the moment you first put your foot in it and take that first step.”

A pair of Endorphin Speed 2 running shoes from Saucony’s Endorphin Line. Courtesy of Saucony

Strut in style

As fall creeps closer, Ohio weather can shift from balmy to brisk at a startling frequency. Beyond synthetic socks, Olbur says synthetic shirts, jackets and shorts can be year-round staple pieces in any walker or runner’s wardrobe.

“Each company or brand that we carry, they have specific technologies for weather,” Olbur says. “Just an example, New Balance has NB Ice, so that would be, like, a cooling system in their shirts. Or, you know, when it’s cold outside, there’s NB Heat.”

for people who supinate. Knowing your gait pattern is the key to selecting the right walking shoes.

Asics.com features a pronation guide that can be useful in determining if you are an overpronator, supinator or have a neutral gait. You can also do a little selfdiagnosis by looking at your shoe wear pattern. Many specialty athletic shoe stores will offer a foot analysis, sometimes using a foot pressure scan or video gait analysis to help customers choose the right shoe.

If you have foot or ankle pain, it’s best to consult a medical professional.

“I think when folks actually take the time for their foot health, and then listen and learn about different opportunities specific to their foot type, they’ll see that they, over time, will actually have a more healthy experience and a better experience if they’re walking, running, hiking, etc.”

Lucy Lawler is a contributing writer at CityScene Media Group. Feedback welcome at feedback@ cityscenemediagroup.com.

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Fuel Your Walk

Carbs are not your enemy

Like gas in a car, humans need fuel to get from point A to point B on foot. Also like a car, how you choose to fuel your body is critical to how it moves and functions.

When many of us hear the word “carbohydrate,” we tend to think of refined whole grains and sugars that taste good, but know that they also leave us hungry soon after because carbohydrates are digested quickly.

It’s important to remember that not all carbs are the same. Fruit, nonstarchy vegetables, legumes, nuts and unrefined whole grains are all examples of complex carbohydrates that are beneficial fuel to the body and can even prevent disease.

Healthy carbohydrates have a lower glycemic load and digest slowly, causing a gradual rise in blood sugar, according to HelpGuide.org Health & Wellness.

This is why consuming unrefined healthy carbs is beneficial before going on a walk or doing a cardio-based workout.

Brown rice and wild rice are whole grains that are less refined than white rice, making them suitable for fueling and nourishing the body. Other healthy carbohydrates that leave you feeling energized, not exhausted, are riced cauliflower, spaghetti squash, and greens like spinach, Brussels sprouts, or celery.

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Luckily, if you’re hoping to head out on a quick jog or walk and want to grab something fast and delicious, New Albany has plenty of options to fuel you. Freshii on Main Street has a menu that’s rife with healthy carbs.

The chicken pokiito wrap features a whole wheat tortilla and brown rice and is stuffed with proteins and vegetables like carrots and cucumber. The bamboo bowl is overflowing with broccoli, cabbage and brown rice, and the market salad is a delicious mix of quinoa, field greens and strawberries.

If you don’t have time for a bite but still want that boost of energy, Smoothie King’s Be Well Blends are a great choice. These smoothies are a tasty way to load your body with healthy carbohydrates like leafy greens and fruits.

The Daily Warrior smoothie contains organic spinach, dates, bananas and blueberries and the vegan pineapple spinach smoothie contains healthy carbs like carrots, spinach, almonds and of course, pineapple.

Smoothies can be packed with many healthy nutrients and carbohydrates that provide natural flavor from their rich juices. Added sugar may give you a boost of sugar, but natural sugars from fruits will give you the energy you crave without the crash.

The Mayo Clinic advises that anything in moderation is OK, and indulging in some sugary foods is fine within reason, but it’s important to remember that these foods are high in calories and low in nutritional value. That means even if you eat a lot of foods with added sugar, your hunger won’t be satiated and your body will still crave nutrition, which means you may be prone to eating more food than you would otherwise.

So, before you head out to meet the New Albany Walking Club or get ready for the Walking Classic, consider grabbing foods with good carbohydrates to ensure you keep pace with the group and feel good doing it.

Grady Libertini is an editorial assistant at CityScene Media Group. Feedback welcome at feedback@ cityscenemediagroup.com.

on the path

By Maisie Fitzmaurice

Matriarch of the Arts

Kicking off the New Albany Lecture Series 2023-2024 season

Editor’s Note: At the time of writing, Laura Linney declined an interview in support of the Screen Actors Guild labor union strike. All information gathered was pulled from previously published stories and releases.

The New Albany Foundation’s yearly lecture series will open its 2023-2024 season with a Q&A session between interviewer Neda Ulbay, an awardwinning journalist at NPR, and interviewee Laura Linney, an actress who stars on the hit Netflix show Ozark

This season will be the 11th year of the annual lecture series. Over the years the foundation has brought well-known and respected medical researchers, journalists, economists, politicians, military leaders, authors, actors and more to New Albany.

Broadway to the Silver Screen

Linney was born and raised in New York City with a father who was a playwright, immersing her in the art of theater from a young age. She attended Brown University and The Julliard School before starting her acting career on Broadway.

Linney made her debut on the silver screen in the early ’90s in movies like Congo, The Truman Show and Love Letters. She has since been credited as an actress in 75 movies, TV shows and TV show episodes, an executive producer in three TV series, and a host in two TV series, according to IMDB. She continues to add to her repertoire, with two starring roles in

upcoming films: Wildcat, expected to hit theaters this fall, and Suncoast.

She is also highly decorated with two Golden Globes, two Emmy’s and nominations for 19 other awards including Tonys and Academy Awards.

In addition, she received the Tower Cancer Research Foundation’s Humanity Award for her cancer advocacy efforts.

The Big C

Linney uses her platform to bring awareness to funding cancer research as well as promoting cancer detection and

prevention. She previously starred in the leading role of the Showtime series The Big C, which tells the story of a terminally ill cancer patient who lets go of her inhibitions and embraces the limited amount of time she has left to live.

Cancer advocacy is an important cause for Linney who has seen friends and family be affected by the disease. Growing up, her mother was a nurse treating cancer patients at Memorial SloanKettering Cancer Center in New York. Both of her grandfathers died in their 30s due to cancer and she lost her father to lung cancer.

In addition to her role in the show, she has also been featured in an ad campaign for melanoma awareness and has presented in front of audiences across the country.

Keeping happy and healthy

In an interview with Huffington Post UK, Linney shares that her mother’s friend passed away at a relatively young age due to melanoma. At the time of her death, Linney was filming The Big C, and this gave her some perspective on how detrimental the disease can be.

In the same interview, Linney says she doesn’t always do the best job of balancing work and her health. However, she loves her career and keeping that passion for acting has been great for her overall health. In an interview with WebMD, Linney shares that one of her healthy habits is meditation.

Contrary to what others in the limelight might experience, Linney says she’s not afraid of aging. She believes growing

Most recently Linney has been in the limelight for her role in the television series Ozark

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old is a privilege because time is so valuable.

She hopes that someday the culture and shame in Hollywood around growing old will change. While not everyone can relate to battling cancer, Linney says we can all relate to mortality and reevaluating priorities to focus our time on what’s important.

Maisie Fitzmaurice is an assistant editor at CityScene Media Group. Feedback welcome at mfitzmaurice@ cityscenemediagroup.com.

Meet the interviewer: Neda Ulbay

Neda Ulbay was born in war-torn Jordan to an American mother and a Syrian father. After moving around the Middle East to escape violence, her family eventually relocated to Kansas where she grew up among other Middle Eastern immigrants. Ulbay later studied at Bryn Mawr University and earned a master’s degree from the University of Chicago.

Ulbay worked at numerous publications before she started reporting for NPR’s art desk, where she has been reporting on culture, the arts, politics and economics for almost 25 years. In addition to her reporting, she has written and contributed to numerous academic journals, taught humanities at the University of Chicago and served at-risk high schoolers. In 2012 she hosted the Emmy award-winning documentary series Arab American Stories on PBS.

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Mark your calendars

Later this season catch the debate between Jonah Goldberg and Ezra Klein, both of whom are authors, podcast hosts and founders of media companies. Their civil discourse will be moderated by NPR’s Morning Edition host Leila Fadel.

In addition to Linney and Ulbay, Misty Copeland is another prominent and successful woman on this year’s roster. Copeland, a trailblazing African American ballerina, will be interviewed by Edwaard Liang, BalletMet’s artistic director.

Lastly, retired US Army Officer General Wesley Clark and former MSNBC terrorism analyst Malcolm Nance will discuss national security, counterintelligence and terrorism.

For more information on this year’s lineup, check out www.cityscenecolumbus.com.

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Tech Training Tools

Fitness apps that provide training and support for walkers

By Megan Brokamp

Whether your goal this year is a new pace or a longer race, there are quite a few handy apps to aid in training. These are some walking trackers that are not only available on iOS and Android, but are very user-friendly and designed to help you meet your goals. Many of these apps may require a watch with Garmin being a popular brand among seasoned walkers.

MapMyWalk

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Savvy app support doesn’t stop with training! Make sure to download RaceJoy the day of the New Albany Walking Classic to keep track of your time and follow others as they participate. This app provides GPS tracking, giving updates as to how far along in the race you are. Additionally, it allows users to track other participants as they race. You can even send a virtual cheer to your loved ones as they walk.

This app boasts extensive tracking and data analysis features, along with audio feedback to keep you from constantly checking your phone for progress.

For those looking to follow specific routes, MapMyWalk allows users to craft and save their own routes, which can be followed using easily viewable maps.

Additionally, walkers can share their accomplishments while keeping a log of their mileage by posting their activity.

An upgraded version of the otherwise free app, which costs $5.99 monthly or $29.99 annually, eliminates ads while adding personal training plans and indepth heart-rate analysis tools.

FitBit App Mobile Tracker

Along with accurate step, distance and heart rate tracking, this app provides users with some friendly competition. Walkers can train with friends virtually through various fitness challenges and races crafted by the app.

Don’t be fooled by the brand name: Users do not need a smartwatch to enjoy this nifty gadget. Though those with a FitBit watch can sync it to the app, it is designed to map routes, count steps and provide motivation for all users, regardless of any additional accessories.

This app is free, but an upgrade of $10 monthly or $80 annually grants access to sleep and stress analysis statistics and personal coaching.

Walkmeter

Walkmeter is the perfect app for those looking for tech that acutely tracks speed and distance. It provides split times and detailed interval statistics, helping you stay on target for time goals.

Additionally, it provides audio alerts of your pace and workout information as you progress, preventing the need to stop and check your phone constantly.

These features are free on the app, but with an upgrade that costs $9.99 annually, you can also receive coaching on your cadence, treadmill metrics and workouts with varying tempos to provide the perfect balance of speed and distance training.

Whether you’re training for a 5K, a 10K or even a marathon, Walkmeter has specific training plans for any race distance.

Charity Miles

With this app, you can stay active for a good cause. Free of charge, Charity Miles gives meaning to miles.

Users simply choose a charity to donate to and, once they start their workout, funds are donated to that charity with each mile logged. The app even allows users to join teams and raise money as a community.

Charity Mile does not have any upgrades available for additional charges. However, users can still track their miles and view their time spent exercising as they raise money, ensuring that it is still a handy tool to keep up on training.

Megan Brokamp is a contributing writer at CityScene Media Group. Feedback welcome at feedback@ cityscenemediagroup.com.

living By Katie Giffin

2023 Parade of Homes

The Building Industry Association of Central Ohio’s 2023 Parade of Homes welcomes home buyers, builders and enthusiasts to tour Ohio’s best new builds. This year the parade features homes throughout central Ohio with one home in New Albany.

The Parade of Homes is expanding its offerings this year. The surge in popularity of multifamily homes, condos and 55+ living communities is being reflected on this year’s parade route. This self-guided tour is the perfect way to see the latest trends in architecture, interior design, paint colors, building materials and more.

Pulte Homes returns to the Parade with a 55+ living community, Nottingham Trace, complete with pickleball and bocce courts, a fitness center, a community clubhouse, and low-maintenance living. Featuring two- to four-bedroom and two- to four-bathroom single-family homes, this community is located close to downtown New Albany with easy access to park system trails.

Why stay in and watch HGTV when you can do the dream-house hunting and analyzing yourself? As a potential buyer or just a spectator, the Parade of Homes is the perfect way to see the latest and greatest in central Ohio housing.

Katie Giffin is a contributing writer at CityScene Media Group. Feedback welcome at cityscenemediagroup@feedback.com.

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THURSDAY-SUNDAY; SEPTEMBER 21ST-OCTOBER 8TH, 2023

By Elizabeth Cullinan, Librarian at New Albany Branch of the Columbus Metropolitan Library

Healthy New Albany Bookshelf Reviews

52 Ways to Walk: The Surprising Science of Walking for Wellness and Joy, One Week at a Time

By Annabel Streets, 2022

A peaceful walk outside can help relieve stress and provide simple exercise, but intentional walking can be even more than that. 52 Ways to Walk encourages trying new walking activities and locations to keep “going for a walk” fresh and enticing. Every chapter follows the same format beginning with a brief explanation of the history, psychology or science behind the walking activity and ending with a walking tip to improve the experience. Plus, each chapter can be read independently in any order, so readers can skip ahead or repeat a chapter based on the right type of walk for them. Readers will also come away with more knowledge about how to be prepared for an enjoyable walk, such as studying routes, checking weather conditions and investing in the right outdoor essentials. For example, sturdy shoes and a “strolling kit” that is always at the ready.

The 12 Hour Walk

By Colin O’Brady, 2022

If you could change your life in one day, would you? Author and explorer Colin O’Brady writes that if you invest one 12-hour period into a solitary journey of walking, using this time to look inward and reflect on self-introspection, you can do just that. Using personal anecdotes of climbing Mount Everest and hiking trails along the West Coast of the U.S., O’Brady reveals his secrets to reaching what he describes as a “possible mindset” which is a state of being that will leave you with the ability to conquer any personal goal. After his personal story, O’Brady relates his personal experience to contemplating your own major goals by ending each chapter with commentary on “how this story applies to you,” tips on how to empower yourself to complete goals, and finally, a section on “how this applies to your 12-hour walk.”Another feature that readers may find helpful is a QR code linking to 12hourwalk.com where readers can go deeper into the information from each chapter.

The Electricity of Every Living Thing: A Woman’s Walk in the Wild to Find Her Way Home

By Katherine May, 2021

Fans of memoirs and transformative, selfreflective stories will adore Katherine May’s book that chronicles her year-long quest to walk the entire 630-mile-long South West Coast Path in England. May’s personal account begins in response to the difficulty

she finds in coping with everyday life where she often feels overwhelmed and isolated. It leads to her realization that what she has been experiencing is undiagnosed autism spectrum disorder. This changes her entire life perspective – past, present and future. Each chapter reflects a month in May’s hike and pinpoints her starting and ending location during that period. This book is much more than one woman’s story. It is a physical and psychological look into what it means to feel and be different. Readers will come away inspired to find ways to give acceptance to their true selves and move through the world with more kindness.

Forest Walking: Discovering the Trees and Woodlands of North America

By Peter Wohlleben and Jane Billinghurst, 2022

The best way to describe the theme of this book is the phrase “total immersion,” which is also the title of the first chapter. This is not just a book about identifying types of trees, or even just enjoying a nice walk. This is about experiencing an area of forest with your entire body and mind, being fully immersed in the forest environment with all senses. From the differences in seasonal experience, to noticing changes in the temperature as the tree canopy grows thicker, to the mysterious changes of the forest at night, this book covers an array of topics. There are even several chapters suggesting ways to meaningfully engage with children in the forest.

Run. Walk. Eat. A Practical Nutrition Guide to Help Runners and Walkers Improve Their Performance and Maximize Their Health

By Carissa and Jeff Galloway, 2023

Olympian and running coach Jeff Galloway brings information for all skill levels in his newest book designed to be used with his run-walk-run training method. This is a nutritional guide for improved training and running performance, but readers do not have to be looking to run in marathons to benefit from Galloway’s instruction. This is a beneficial read for improving general health and building better lifelong eating habits. It even features additional sections with weight loss strategies for those with weight loss goals. Readers will find guided meal plans, shopping lists, and 21 delicious recipes throughout. While usable as a standalone wellness guide, readers will get the maximum impact from Galloway’s training when this book’s information is used alongside the book The RunWalk-Run Method by Jeff Galloway, published in 2013.

Top homes sold in New Albany

The price of New Albany homes was down 14 percent in June 2023 compared to last year’s price, with the median being $770K. On average, homes in New Albany sold after 26 days of being on the market compared to 36 days last year. A total of 19 homes were sold in June this year, down from 28 homes sold last year. All information is collected from the Franklin County Auditor’s Office and Redfin.

The Nth Degree Team (614) 855-8533 nthdegree@nthliving.com

7676 Sutton Pl, New Albany, OH 43054 Updated NACC home on one of the most beautiful tree lined streets in New Albany! Amazing outdoor space with new oversized rear patio and fenced back yard! First floor includes entry Foyer, formal Dining Rm, Living Rm or Office, and huge Kitchen / Great Rm with two separate islands and fireplace overlooking the beautiful yard.

NTH DEGREE TEAM AT COLDWELL BANKER www.nthliving.com

The Powell Buehler Group (614) 915-4588

4516 Queen Ann St, New Albany, OH 43054

$637,000

Welcome to the enchanting ashton grove community, straight out of a storybook, complete with a charming white picket fence!

COLDWELL BANKER REALTY ThePowellBuehlerGroup.com

The Nth Degree Team (614) 855-8533 nthdegree@nthliving.com

7809 Lambton Park Rd, New Albany, OH 43054 Beautifully updated NACC home with clear golf course views! This home has been meticulously maintained by the original owners. Tall ceilings, hardwood floors, and architectural details throughout! First floor features grand Foyer, open chef’s Kitchen / Great Rm, formal Dining Rm, amazing, oversized private Office, (2) 1/2 Baths, and Laundry Center.

NTH DEGREE TEAM AT COLDWELL BANKER www.nthliving.com

$1,030,000

The Powell Buehler Group (614)

1912 County Road 24, Marengo, OH 43334

Stunning hard to find 51+ acres with 2 large ponds, horse barn with 2 stalls, fenced pasture with water bibs, walking trails, once had an airplane strip, utilities also located by the 2nd pond.

COLDWELL BANKER REALTY ThePowellBuehlerGroup.com

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Lift Like a Girl: Starting Strength

NATURE

Toddlers in Nature

Fridays • 9:30 - 10:30 am

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Rewild Child

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6th - 7th Graders

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Lift Like a Girl UZIT

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Adventure Eagles

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Forest Bathing for Anxiety

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Haunted Hike: The Blood Moon

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S.C. at Night

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Diversity thru Movement

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"Let's Talk Kidney Health"

"Culturally Competent Care: What Is It and Why Does it Matter?"

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