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PEDOMETERS IN USE AT APF!

The Surgeon General recommends that each individual walk 10,000 steps (~5 miles) in order to improve fitness and maintain weight.  As a result APF purchased several pedometers and we are in the process of testing them with several clients. If you are interested in testing one of them, let us know.

So far our results have been great.  All of the testers have averaged 10,000 steps per day each week.  It seems to be a good awareness and motivational tool.

Recently the Washington Post ran an article about pedometers supporting APF's decision to try them. If you want to read the article clik here: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/11/10/AR2009111001042.html?sub=AR

Great job to APF clients, Louise, Ann, Susan and their trainer Nelson Mendes in taking part in the first Pacers' 5K.  It was a fast course starting at the Pacers' store in Clarendon and finishing near the Iwo Jima monument. A run to do next year if you want a fast time!

Great job to everyone who participated in the 5K to benefit Falls Church public schools.  It is a very worthy cause and a fun route!

The APF team earned FASTEST TEAM honors with Lucas Mendes placing 2nd in the 0-15 age group, Theresa Romer winning her age group and Stephanie Mendes placing 3rd in her age group.  Great job Jay and Steven on your first 5K run. Take a look at the picture below:

Congratulations to every one who came out to do the 5k run and the 1k walk.  All of our participants achieved their goal!

Here are some great pictures from before, during and after the event: