WALKArlington Pacer: Pedometers, Lyon Park Roar, and More!
May 4, 2005
WALKArlington Pacer: Pedometers, Lyon Park Roar, and More!
May 4, 2005
"So Arlington Really Is For Walkers" In this April 28th column in the Washington Post, columnist March Fisher takes a stroll down Wilson Boulevard with County Board Chair Jay Fisette to assess the American Podiatric Medical Association's claim that Arlington is America's most walkable city. It must have been quite a stroll, because he appears to have learned a lot about pedestrian and bicycle-friendly design from Fisette, who touched on everything from bicycle lanes to mandatory showers in new office buildings to transit-oriented development. Read the full article.
Pedometers A new section of the WALKArlington website, "The Equipped Walker" kicks off with a page about these popular exercise trackers. County pedometer expert Stephanie Campbell addresses the "why's" and "how's" of pedometer use, and outlines where they can be purchased locally. Mr. Fisette, who wears his step counter wherever he goes, urges you to do the same as a way to challenge yourself to "get off your duff." Read more.
Walks and Events A-Plenty So you missed the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer, despite your best intentions. It was a great event, and likely to come around again next year. But in the mean time, there are so many additional opportunities to walk for a cause in the Washington, DC area. WALKArlington found close to twenty, and we are sure we missed some! Visit this new page for more information.
From a Mother's Day Wildflower Walk to a Summer Sunset Walk to a Stream Stroll, walking events abound in the spring. Check out the ever-growing list. And if we missed something, drop us an e-mail: walkarlington@arlingtonva.us.
A Roar through Lyon Park The eighth walkabout in this ongoing series follows New York actor Scott Sowers, a native of Lyon Park, on an architecturally-focused "roar" (virtual walking tour) through his former stomping grounds -- on TV and on the internet. Follow in his footsteps: tune into Arlington AVN74 or visit www.walkarlington.com/go/lyonpark.html for this new WALKArlington walkabout. And then, of course, get out and walk it yourself!
Neighborhood Day And don't forget the only-in-Arlington annual Neighborhood Day taking place all around the County. This year's highlights include Arlington Community Hero Awards, the Animal Welfare League of Arlington Walk for Animals, the Fort Myer Military Community's Twilight Tattoo Ceremony and, always a highlight, the Neighborhood Day Parade at 2 p.m., down Wilson Boulevard, from Clarendon to Courthouse. WALKArlington hopes you will consider walking to any and all events in YOUR neighborhood; it's a great day to leave the car in the garage! Get all the details.
And speaking of which?
Way to Go Arlington: There's More than One Way to Get Where You're Going Some of the things that make Arlington such a special place to live and work are its many transportation options -- Metrorail, Metrobus, Arlington Transit, walking, biking and carsharing. This spring, the County is launching "Way to Go Arlington," a new campaign to encourage those who live and work in Arlington to get out of their single-occupancy vehicles and try another "way to go."
"Way to Go Arlington is about more than getting from Point A to Point B; it's about having options and choices," said County Board Chairman Jay Fisette. "Recognized for our smart growth, Arlington truly is a place where you can live, work and play -- no car required." Read more.
Walk to Worship You may spot an unusual number of walking shoes parading down the aisles of the of the Unitarian Universalist Church of Arlington beginning on Sunday, May 15 when the WBW (Walk/Bike to Worship) initiative kicks off. Located "an easy, pedestrian-friendly, 20 to 25 minute walk" from the Ballston Metro, parishioners are urged to leave their cars at home to help relieve parking pressures at the church, and also reduce stress and improve their overall health. The use of pedometers seven days a week and monthly weight and blook pressure checks are intrinsic to the program. And as if walking isn't fun enough, parishioners are invited to train for and participate in the "Walking Wags" a group of talented Walk/Bike to Worship participants, who can walk and talk simultaneously on the walk from the Metro station to UUCA. The price of admission? A joke or funny story to tell. WALKArlington says "Way to Go, UUCA!"
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