In this issue:

• July Resolutions

• National Trails Day

• Train for Vacation

• Free Articles and Videos

• Soft Trail Stroll Schedule

• About Me

In December 2024, I said, "I firmly believe that resolutions can be made anytime," and, "Also a resolution can be made for any duration."

Yes, any time and any duration. So why not July 1st?

A lot of my 2025 plans for physical activity have gotten derailed here and there. And I think I would benefit from a July resolution. Maybe you would too?

So, my resolution for July is to close all three rings on my Apple Watch every day and complete whatever July challenge it gives me. What July resolution are you thinking of choosing?

I invite you to join me on Facebook or Instagram where I will be posting daily updates, and where I would like to see your comments about what and how you are doing!

#july1resolution #resolutions #2025resolution

National Trails Day® was June 7, 2025. Weather forecast that morning called for a 98% chance of rain. That means we only had a handful each of hikers, bikers, and runners show up. That’s too bad, because the weather and the trails were great!

We got to explore all the Fourmile Mountain Bike Pake trails and cleaned out a lot of trash. Leave the trail better than you found it! Eric Roccasecca was out there taking photos and he posted them on his SmugMug—check them out and see what a beautiful trail system this is!

Check the Soft Trail Stroll schedule below; we will be back there at the end of this month!

Think about your vacation plans this summer. Are you going on a walking tour? Will there be a lot of stairs? Are you going to have luggage to carry?

Maybe you’ve trained for a 5K or trained for a golf tournament. Have you thought about training for your next vacation? Why not?

Increasing your strength and endurance before you go will help you can get more enjoyment out of your trip.

I can create a custom training plan for you that helps you achieve it! We can start with your travel date and work backward to today. Schedule a free initial consultation now.

I maintain a website with free fitness-related articles and videos for you. Here are several recent and classic articles to help you stay cool and active this summer.

Soft Trail Stroll is a series of free walks designed to help people looking for a simple way to become more active, and to increase appreciation of our local soft trails.

Our walks are typically 1.5 to 2.5 miles long. We always set a pace that accommodates everyone present. It’s a stroll! No one is left behind.

Details for each route are available by clicking the graphics below.

If you are on Facebook, join the conversation in our Soft Trail Stroll Facebook group! This group is useful for discussing the weather forecast and meeting locations. After each stroll, it’s a good place to continue conversations and share photos.

Maybe you've probably noticed that some things aren't as easy as they used to be. That might be climbing the stairs, putting the heavy platter in the top cupboard, or riding your bike all day.

I can design a program for you that takes into account what you do and improves what you need, so you can succeed at what you want to do.