Hello MapMyFitness Community!
We want to begin by thanking LEKI for their sponsorship of our April newsletter.
LEKI is the world's leading manufacturer of ski, hiking and trekking poles and they have generously donated several pairs to be given to the winners of our ASICS Challenges. Suzanne Nottingham, an employee at LEKI, has also written a wonderful article on Nordic walking.
We would also like to thank MapMyFitness users Sylvia and Kristen for their article contributions this month. If you are interested in submitting a fitness-related article for a future newsletter, please email us your proposed topic. We always enjoy reading about your experiences and appreciate your desire to share with other users.
A Quick MapMyFitness Update:
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Discussion of the Month Contest! -- The Discussion Topic for the Month for April is:
"Wife does not like your biking" by Vandalay. Congratulations! We'll be in touch soon about your prize!
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New Features -- Please look below to read more about our upgraded Route Engine and Gear Tracker!
Thank you for your support and we hope you enjoy this issue of the MapMyFitness Newsletter!
ASICS CHALLENGES - WALK * RUN * CYCLE
Congratulations to those of you who completed your challenge!
The winners below will receive one of our many prizes, including LEKI Walking Poles, ASICS Gift Certificates and Socks, and Osprey Packs. We will be contacting each of you shortly.
** FEBRUARY 2008 WINNERS **
Grand Prize Winners:
rsboltok, sirensong, chiggyxc
Other Prize Winners:
Marton Swimshed/Workshed Team (Diffuse, peterg1, quickbuck, swimshed), bencornwell, duggar1, rexfire,
bcmurray66, Guntha, pigman, bronte, esquire17, poprocks, ilissa, SydneyJS,
chaiatics, cropseypod, LAin4, TrailRunnerJim, mariefinch, degggs, sjwalters, trourke, zjosh27 |
** MARCH 2008 WINNERS **
Grand Prize Winners:
LEDeYoung, RunnerNYC, knbrooks728
Other Prize Winners:
Iron Man Louisville 2008 Team (dcribley, jcbalasko, tritrent), lvmykyk, ras_undy, MicaRoo, beckman3,
brendanjkearney, ceg328, bombastar32, duggar1, DeanP, Byrdvu, dschulenberg, medic0020, izzymiester,
jennyrichmond, Spirit, girlruns, ktollenaere, ldavis9959, plantman, sirpas, spiritualinfant, shive |
Nordic Walk Now!
 From Suzanne N.
LEKI Employee and Contributing MapMyWalk User
As one of the single most beneficial types of exercise, Nordic walking can improve any person’s health and fitness level. In 2000, Nordic walkers came out of the woodwork in Europe. Finally the message spread to North America where thousands of people (soon millions) discovered the health benefits.
Using LEKI Nordic walking poles for fitness or stability facilitates a full body experience, an interaction with the pull of gravity that creates bone density in the entire body, not just through the lower extremity. Poles spread out your effort to balance strength demands throughout the entire body. Read More
The 5K - It Was Time
 From Sylvia C.
Contributing MapMyRun User
I have put off running for years. In my mind, maybe I was still a fat kid who didn’t want to try it and look dumb. I don’t know why it was so scary. I ran a 7.5-minute mile in high school once. I probably run quite a few miles in every one of my epic tennis matches. Maybe it was the length and constancy of the activity. I couldn’t imagine doing something athletic for minutes and hours strung together continuously and enjoying it (even though I’ve played a 4.5-hour tennis match before!).
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A Stretch For Love: What Yoga Does for Us
 From Kristen
Contributing MapMyFitness User
Athletes. To reach our peak performance, we train. Our bodies endure. We push for stamina, more agility, balance,
strength, and flexibility. We want to be explosive, to win, to persevere. How on Earth does standing completely
still help us to get there? It gives us the chance to channel the love that we have for each part of our body and
say "Thank you." Our bodies work for us all day, all night, every training session, every marathon, every triathlon,
and every hike. Read More
Product Review: Trail Shoes
 From Kevin Fonger
MapMyFitness Team Member
The trees are blooming and the snow is melting. It seemed like the perfect time of year to review trail shoes for those of you who want to enjoy your runs in a more natural setting. Check out this great review here!
** Featured Event **
SkirtChaser 5K & Block Party
April 26, 2008 - Raleigh, North Carolina
The SkirtChaser Race Series is an experience unlike any race you've run and any block party you've attended. Not only is it a brand new running race format, giving women a head-start on the men in a fun atmosphere, the entire event is innovative, from packet-pickup to the Block Party and all of its sponsors. From walkers to pro-runners, the SkirtChaser Race Series invites you to experience the most fun you've ever had while working out!
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What's New @ MapMyFitness!
Gear Tracker - You now have the ability to track not only your shoes, but also other equipment such as bike tires, wheels, chains, shocks, etc.
Quick Add Workout - Now you can add workouts faster!
Route Engine BETA - This new mapping tool is better performing, faster, and integrates numerous new features, many of which were suggested by our users! The image below shows the new Terrain View.
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Featured Media Partner Who Is Using Our Online Walking Map:
Prevention Magazine, the #1 healthy lifestyle magazine brand, and MapMyWalk.com, the premier source of community-based walk mapping technology online, have partnered to release Map My Walking Maps at Prevention.com.
My Walking Maps enables Prevention readers to plot out their walking routes with the click of a mouse. They can also search a database of over 1.3 million walking, running, hiking, and cycling routes created by members of MapMyWalk.com and its sister sites from MapMyFitness, LLC.
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