So This Is Christmas

Merry Christmas is such an infectious feeling I like to feel that way all year around.

So if you are visiting just before Christmas, just after Christmas or even here on Christmas day I am sure you will find something of interest for you and in the spirit of Christmas.

It may be said that Christmas is no longer a celebration but this must be spoken by people that have never had trouble closing their eyes on Christmas Eve in an expectation of what maybe left for them on the carpet under the tree.

I continue to look forward to the surprise on my Grandchild's faces to this day at Christmas events.

Merry Christmas - Merry Christmas - Merry Christmas

Tuesday, July 12, 2011

What To Consider When Selecting Your Walking Shoes

By Susan Halliday


It is not secret that taking a walk provides your heart, lungs and muscles with good exercise. Though at a glance it seems that any shoe would do for this activity, if you plan on walking a longer distance, you should consider finding walking shoes which will offer the best fit and support to your feet. A good pair usually lasts much more than regular pairs of sneakers or shoes.

It is important to buy a comfortable pair of shoes. They must fit well but not so tightly that they are uncomfortable. They should also be flexible so that they roll with the natural flow of your feet. Multiple pairs of shoes should be tried on and walked on for several minutes in the store to make sure that they feel good on your feet even after taking the walk in them for a while. For a perfect fit there should be your big thumbnail's length between the end of the shoe and the end of your big toe.

Look closely at the heel of your preferred shoe and ask yourself whether you want it rounded, so as to allow your foot to roll, rather than slapping it down flat. This option eases each step's impact as well as the distribution of the weight on your feet. Another benefit is that it helps slow down forward momentum, lowering the chances of injury.

Make sure that your shoe provides enough arch support, if you have high arches. Otherwise, injury is likely to occur and the pain caused by it may interrupt your walk routine. The pair should also provide enough cushioning, particularly when it comes to the area around the heels.

You should feel no part of the shoe rubbing against your foot. Rubbing causes friction and painful blisters to form. A good pair of walking socks that absorbs moisture will also help prevent blisters.

The best walking shoes are the ones which feel best on your feet. A good pair should last 300 to 500 miles. After that, a new pair should be purchased. Continuing to walk in a pair that has seen its better days will cause injury.




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