Cal Walks

Health*Matters and Recreational Sports encourage faculty and staff to take small steps to a healthier way of life! Get moving with Cal Walks resources.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Cal Walks for the Cure
Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2009, 12:10-1 pm, Campanile (south side)
Please join us for the annual campus walk to raise breast cancer awareness and support for campus members who have been touched by breast cancer. The walk will be followed by a short reception at the Campanile. No enrollment required. Call 643-3434 for more information or see Cal Walks for the Cure for photos of past walks and breast health education resources.

Bay Area's Rival 10 College Challenge
Sunday, November 15, 2009 in San Francisco
Use the Health*Matters Walking Group as a way to train for the 5K/10K walk/run and earn points to help CAL win! Proceeds benefit the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and local universities. Visit http://www.rival10.com for more information.

ONGOING PROGRAMS

Health*Matters Walking Group
Walking on campus is convenient, free and a pleasure with the many scenic locations for a rejuvenating walk. The Health*Matters Walking Group meets every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 12:10 - 1:00 pm at the Campanile (southside). Come join the walk to fit 30-40 minutes of walking into your work day for the benefits of social support, stress relief, and renewed energy. No enrollment required. Check the Walking Group webpage for special events and community walks for various causes.

CAMPUS TOURS

Strawberry Canyon Walking Tour
See Strawberry Creek - A Walking Tour of Campus Natural History, a 20-page guide on about Strawberry Creek and its history, fish pools, the Eucalyptus Grove and lots, lots more.

Campus Walking Tours
Free, guided campus walking tours, led by expert student guides, take place daily, seven days a week, rain or shine, excluding some university holidays and break periods. See Visitor Services for more information and to make a reservation.

WALKING RESOURCES

You will find a variety of educational materials and resources on exercise/fitness covering such topics as fitness walking techniques, warm up and stretches, exercise planner, exercise injuries, finding your target heart rate, and walking in different weather conditions.

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