WALK! It Does a Mind Good

Did you know that besides helping you physically, walking can also help your emotional state?  Walking and other exercise leads to the release of the body’s natural chemicals—endorphins.  Walkers who walk at a higher heart rate will notice this effect more than those who walk at a slower pace.  But even at a slower pace, most people notice an improvement in mood.

Many doctors recommend adding regular walking and exercise as a natural treatment to relieve a bout of depression.  The cause of depression is related to brain chemistry.  By getting your brain to release more of the happy chemicals—the endorphins—you achieve an improved mood naturally.

Maybe the winter weather is keeping you from walking and getting regular exercise.  Are you missing out on physical activity because of the rain, snow, cold and ice?  Then come and join us for our second annual “indoor” benefit walk!

Yes, the walk will be indoors.  You will be learning a walking routine that will keep you moving and able to exercise anytime, regardless of the weather.  If the walking routine becomes too strenuous, walk in place at your own pace.

Remember, this is a BENEFIT walk.  No Longer Alone Ministry (NLAM) wants to raise $15,000 to help the clients, and their families, who receive support and services through NLAM.  You can be a part of the event by registering as a walker by asking friends and family to sponsor you.  Or you can be a sponsor of one of the walkers.

The first 25 walkers that preregister will get a special prize. And all walkers that raise $250 or more before the day of the walk will receive a tee shirt.  Door prizes will also be awarded.

The walk will be held on Saturday, February 27, 2010, at the Landisville Mennonite Church. 3320 Bowman Road, Landisville, PA.  Registration is at 9:30 a.m., warm-up at 9:45 a.m. and the walk starts at 10:00 a.m.  The walk, done at your own pace, will last approximately 45 minutes, each 15 minutes being the equivalent of one mile.  To preregister and/or get more information, contact our office at 390-4891 or email us at: office@nlam.org, or online at:  www.nlam.org.  We will provide you with everything needed to contact friends and family to sponsor your walk, including CLICK and PLEDGE on our web site. CLICK HERE for additional Sponsor PDF information to get you started.

Let’s get walking!