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bobino

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(Msg. 1) Posted: Wed Jun 28, 2006 7:18 pm
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Hello,

I'm new to walking and using a podometer to count steps. I'm using
the Omron HJ-112 Digital Pedometer. The problem I'm having with it is
counts steps as I drive to work. This morning on the drive to work it
tallied over 200 steps.

Is there any stop couting for a period to be started when I get to my
destination?

Any tips on this and walking in general would be appricatiated.

-Bob

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(Msg. 2) Posted: Thu Jun 29, 2006 4:39 pm
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<bobino.TakeThisOut@sonic.net> wrote in message
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> Hello,
>
> I'm new to walking and using a podometer to count steps. I'm using
> the Omron HJ-112 Digital Pedometer. The problem I'm having with it is
> counts steps as I drive to work. This morning on the drive to work it
> tallied over 200 steps.
>
> Is there any stop couting for a period to be started when I get to my
> destination?
>
> Any tips on this and walking in general would be appricatiated.
>
> -Bob

Two things to try --
don't put it on until (& while) you want it counting steps.
Find another commute route with fewer "steps" on the brake? Smile

General walking tips -- be sure you have good comfortable well-fitting
shoes! Replace when it starts getting worn down -- which may be *before* you
start to feel it in your feet. "bad footwear" can make you ache in other
parts too & you don't even realize it's your shoes.

If weather is ever a problem, invest in good gear for all conditions. The
only thing I won't walk or run in is icy-underfoot & severe thunderstorms
(lightning). Some people are comfortable getting special footwear for ice.

If you would enjoy walking in a group, try Volksmarching
[ http://www.ava.org/ ] or charity races (which often (especially
the 5k ones) have a lot of walkers -- you can ask the race director).

Vary your route, time, routine, whatever -- keep it fun. Take a "rest day"
when you really feel you need it. If you think you "just can't get out there
today, I'm bushed!", just go out that door & tell yourself "I'll turn back
at the corner/after a block/etc. if I still feel bad" -- and chances are
you'll be able to do at least a minimum walk anyway! I've done this at
times -- I've not always felt *better* afterward, but I've never felt
*worse*.

Sometimes you just do what you can, no matter how little. Don't compare
yourself to anyone else. Don't worry about "how silly I look" "I look like a
dork" -- even if you think it's true -- SO WHAT?!

This is a long-term lifestyle change, not a short term "just until I reach a
goal" project. There will be ups & downs along the way, improvements &
setbacks, times of more energy & activity and times of retrenchment, pauses
& layoffs if you're sick or injured, etc. Just forgive yourself & get back
on that horse!
Best wishes.
bj

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(Msg. 3) Posted: Sat Jul 01, 2006 7:29 am
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bj wrote <a terrific response>

Thanks!!

I simply took my pedometer off my hip, set it on the seat and the
problem has gone away.

If that hadn't worked, I was going to try a new route to work. Smile

> General walking tips -- be sure you have good comfortable well-fitting
> shoes!

How does one go about getting good shoes? The local SportMart or
equivalent has lots of shoes to pick from, but they really all look
the same to me and there is no real service there. The smaller shoe
stores in the mall typically have high school kids working there. I
would never consider taking shoe advice from one of them. I don't
know of another athletic shoe source. Any suggestion is welcome.

> If weather is ever a problem, invest in good gear for all
> conditions....

This is a good idea for winter. Where I live in the SF bay area, the
winters are very mild and the worst weather I would ever see is rain.
It very rarely drops below freezing here.

Thanks again for the great tips!

-Bob
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(Msg. 4) Posted: Sat Jul 01, 2006 9:36 am
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bobino.TakeThisOut@sonic.net wrote:
> bj wrote <a terrific response>
>
> Thanks!!
>
> I simply took my pedometer off my hip, set it on the seat and the
> problem has gone away.
>
> If that hadn't worked, I was going to try a new route to work. Smile
>
>> General walking tips -- be sure you have good comfortable
>> well-fitting shoes!
>
> How does one go about getting good shoes?

Check for a "fleetfeet" in your area. They will measure both feet, ask you
to walk around with no shoes, and ask a few other questions before they even
drag out several pair of shoes.
They even asked me about the type of sock I wear.

If you want to know how far you have walked try Google.earth. It is at least
as accurate as my GPS, my car odomoter, and the mapping software I have.
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(Msg. 5) Posted: Sat Jul 01, 2006 5:11 pm
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<bobino.RemoveThis@sonic.net> wrote in message
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>
> How does one go about getting good shoes?

Try a running shoe store.
Look up a local running club & ask them for referrals.
http://www.sfrrc.org/ for one & they can give you other leads.
Some running clubs also have programs for walkers.

Take your socks (or an assortment) with you when you shoe-shop. Be prepared
to *spend time* on this & try on a number of pair. I've tried on up to a
dozen once when looking for new running shoes! Walk around the store (&
outside, if they'll let you) for at least several minutes in any "looks like
a good prospect" shoe.

>> If weather is ever a problem, invest in good gear for all
>> conditions....
>
> This is a good idea for winter. Where I live in the SF bay area, the
> winters are very mild and the worst weather I would ever see is rain.
> It very rarely drops below freezing here.
>

I like Gore-tex jackets for this. You can layer whatever you need under it.
A baseball cap under the hood helps keep the rain out of your face without
having to pull the hood too close around your head.

If you're out in wet weather often, two (or more) pair of shoes -- a good
idea anyway, to give each pair time to "breathe & recover" between outings.
If your shoes get *really sopping*, stuff newspaper in them & change it
every few hours; it'll help the shoes dry a tad faster.
bj
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(Msg. 6) Posted: Mon Jul 03, 2006 3:54 am
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Mike Painter <mddotpainter.RemoveThis@sbcglobal.net> wrote:
> Check for a "fleetfeet" in your area. They will measure both feet, ask you
> to walk around with no shoes, and ask a few other questions before they even
> drag out several pair of shoes.
> They even asked me about the type of sock I wear.

Great tip! I found a Fleet Feet store about 20 minutes from my home
and visited about 15 minutes before closing. The owner had me try on
about 5 pairs and walk around the store with each pair. He told me I
have high arches and neutral pronation, neither which I realize
previously. Because I have wide feet, I had been buying shoes that
are too big previously. Properly fitted shoes feel...different.
Certainly better. Overall, this was a great experience. I look
forward to trying out these shoes this week.

By the way, I left the store about 15 minutes after closing. Never
has this experience at SportMart!

-Bob
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(Msg. 7) Posted: Mon Jul 03, 2006 8:32 am
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bobino.RemoveThis@sonic.net wrote:
> Mike Painter <mddotpainter.RemoveThis@sbcglobal.net> wrote:
>> Check for a "fleetfeet" in your area. They will measure both feet,
>> ask you to walk around with no shoes, and ask a few other questions
>> before they even drag out several pair of shoes.
>> They even asked me about the type of sock I wear.
>
> Great tip! I found a Fleet Feet store about 20 minutes from my home
> and visited about 15 minutes before closing. The owner had me try on
> about 5 pairs and walk around the store with each pair. He told me I
> have high arches and neutral pronation, neither which I realize
> previously. Because I have wide feet, I had been buying shoes that
> are too big previously. Properly fitted shoes feel...different.
> Certainly better. Overall, this was a great experience. I look
> forward to trying out these shoes this week.
>
> By the way, I left the store about 15 minutes after closing. Never
> has this experience at SportMart!
>
> -Bob

Next time you're in tell him he owes teh Fleetfeet in Chico, CA a cup of
coffee.
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