In this issue:

• National Trails Day

• Curious Movement and Balance Class

• Movement Snack Spotlight

• Train for Vacation

• Free Articles and Videos

• Soft Trail Stroll Schedule

• About Me

National Trails Day

National Trails Day is the first Saturday of June. #NationalTrailsDay

Our free celebration is at Sycamore Trails this year. Join us! We have something for almost everyone! Stroll, hike, run, or bike!

3.1-Mile (5K) Hike led by Roccasecca Fitness
1-Mile Stroll led by Roccasecca Fitness
5–8 Mile Trail Run led by Capital Striders Turkeys
No-Drop Mountain Bike Ride led by Central Iowa Trail Association

Trash Pickup — bags provided

Meet in the gravel parking lot on the south side of 66th Avenue, just west of the Des Moines River and east of the Johnston soccer fields.

At 9:00 a.m. each walk/run/ride leader will briefly speak about their organization and what you can expect on the walk/run/ride.

We’ll let the bikers head out first, and then the runners. The walkers will start together, but then split on different routes.

Sponsored by the American Hiking Society, National Trails Day provides the perfect opportunity to set off on a local trail with others in your community. Join the movement to give back to trails and build a world where everyone feels welcome and has access to enjoy the great outdoors.

I hope to see you there!

We are having so much fun in the Curious Movement and Balance Class. We’d love you to join us for the final class of the spring session on Thursday, June 4th.

Come with curiosity and willingness to discover what you can do.

Location: Reichardt Family Natural Play Area in Water Works Park (next to the amphitheater)

Dates: June 4

Time: 9:00–10:00 a.m.

Cost: $12.00/single class

Movement Snack Spotlight

Every month in 2026, I am spotlighting a special movement snack.

A movement snack is a movement break. Just as a typical snack is a small bit of food, not a meal, a movement snack is a small amount of movement done on its own, not as part of a larger exercise routine or other activity. And I am a big fan!

The June 2026 Movement Snack Spotlight is…

Swing on the Swingset.
Play on the Playground.

Whether you are taking kids to the playground or just driving by, stop and swing on the swingset. It’s fun! While you are there, play on the playground.

Every month, I have a new movement snack suggestion for you. You can do just the current one or mix and match your favorites. Follow me on social media and comment to let me know which ones are your favorites.

You can put your comments on YouTube, Facebook, or Instagram. You can read the Movement Snack Spotlight article on my website to catch all the monthly snacks.

Now, go play!

Free Articles and Videos

On my website you will find free articles and vidoes on a variety of fitness topics.

Here are some articles to help you thrive this summer…

All my videos are available on my YouTube channel. Exercise demos, Quilters Stretches, aerobic follow-alongs, and more.

If you are looking for a simple way to become more active and enjoy the outdoors, the free Soft Trail Stroll series was created for you!

Our walks are typically 1.5 to 2.5 miles long and in the Des Moines metro. 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.

Optionally, 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.