Get WalkIN'

Remember that goal you made for yourself a few weeks ago? What kind of progress are you making toward that goal? If you are hitting barriers to reaching that goal, how can you overcome them? Now is a great time to review and revise your goal and make a plan on how to reach it. Life can interrupt your walking schedule, but there are ways to get back on track!

• Think about ways to cope with interruptions. For example, you may not be able to walk in your usual way when on vacation, but you could use a hotel’s fitness facilities or walk around the city you’re in and see the sights.
• If you get injured or ill, don’t abandon your walking goals. Instead, adjust your goal’s time frame. Come up with mini-goals to keep you on track while you recover.
• If your goal seems out of reach, set your sights a little lower and adjust your mini-goals to stay motivated.

• Be realistic – Your ultimate fitness goal could be to be fit enough to participate in a competition on a set date or to do 10 laps of the pool. Whatever the case, make this goal realistic. Remember that most of us will never be world-famous athletes or supermodels. Think about what is achievable for you. Write down your goals.
• Be specific – Don’t make your ultimate goal a general statement like: ‘I want to lose weight’. Make it measurable. Exactly how many kilograms do you want to lose?
• Choose a goal that is meaningful and important to you, not to anybody else. For example, if your partner wants you to lose weight, but you’re happy as you are, you may find it difficult to commit to your exercise routine in the long term.

Whether your goal is simple, such as doing 150 minutes-per-week of recommended activity or more complex, such as finishing your first triathlon, write down a meaningful reward before beginning your fitness journey. And make sure you follow through and reward yourself when you reach your goal.

DO give yourself tangible rewards. Tangible rewards are things you can hold in your hands or feel immediately, such as new clothes or a vacation. Some other examples include:

• Concert tickets
• A night out with friends
• Spa day
• Relaxing time alone
• Going to a movie

• Healthier weight
• Lower blood pressure
• More-stable blood sugar
• Better cholesterol numbers
• Quality sleep
• Improved muscle tone

DON’T give yourself food rewards. These can reinforce unhealthy eating habits. If you have worked so hard to get active and possibly lose weight, but then reward yourself with a high-fat meal or treat, you may undermine some of the healthy habits you have worked so hard to create!

https://www.heart.org/en/healthy-living/fitness/staying-motivated/celebrating-your-fitness-success

• Always walk facing oncoming traffic.
• Use the sidewalk. If there is no sidewalk, look for a smooth, stable surface alongside the road. If there are guardrails, see if there is a smooth, flat surface behind the barrier where you can walk. If you need to walk on a paved shoulder, stay as far away from traffic as possible.
• Be careful on bridges and narrow shoulders of the road.
• Be sure drivers can see you. Wear brightly colored clothing, and if you walk during low-light hours, such as dawn or dusk, be sure you have reflective material on your clothing or walking shoes, and carry a flashlight.

There is no cost to enter the park!

Mill Pond has activities for the entire family: hiking, mountain biking, relaxing in nature, and now geocaching. Imagine using your phone to hunt for hidden treasure. Download the app, sign up, and get more information at https://www.geocaching.com/ Basic geocaching is free. Adults and children enjoy geocaching together. Make geocaching a part of your next visit.

This trail is known for for their biking trails but hiking trails are marked for those interested in hiking!

Address:

12512 South Rose Rd., Plymouth, IN 46563

Saturday, June 6, 2026
Kiwanis - Plymouth, Indiana is hosting their annual Kids Triathalon in Centennial Park! Here is the link with more information on the event and how to register your kiddos:
https://app.givegrove.com/kids2026

Save the Date!

To find more information and register visit:

https://runsignup.com/Race/IN/Culver/CulverCommunitySchoolsBoosterClubColorRun

Choose between a fun 1 mile walk/run or a 5k. The 1 mile route will run around the Culver Schools Corporation and the 5k route will run through downtown Culver. The race will start at the front of Culver Community High School, Door 32. Both routes will finish on the Culver Middle/High School football field. This will be a fun run with several color stations manned by our athletes ready to toss color powder on you as you pass by! Registration includes a white race t-shirt and neon sunglasses to wear to show off your colors! Join us for the after party on the football field!

Save the Date!

Download the digital guides to water and greenspaces, including trails you can walk in Kosc. Co! Check these out as you get started. https://visitkosciuskocounty.org/digital-guides/

There are plenty of activities for kids and families each day of the Fat & Skinny Tire Fest, presented by @K21 Health Foundation!

The Fat & Skinny Tire Festival also includes road bike events, kids events, casual tours and rides, entertainment, and much more. Involvement from the community is second to none in Warsaw and Winona Lake, and there are plenty of non-cycling activities for families and friends to see and do.

Check out the schedule each day and for more information visit fatandskinnytirefest.com.

Join us May 15-17th in Warsaw and Winona Lake, Indiana.

Kosciusko County Freedom Fest will celebrate America's 250th birthday in Warsaw on June 5,6,7 2026 at the Kosciusko County Fairgrounds at 1400 East Smith Street, Warsaw, right on Winona Lake.

Join the Stars, Stripes & Steps Challenge or join the Freedom 5K! Information below or visit their Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61580110891106

https://link.thestepupapp.com/FFZdNB?fbclid=IwY2xjawRJ745leHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEe5HlvNeBM50e3Z_QgCevzd280WdLYWFS9tvfFLdaUTMa7p1R5_YDw9TwtyhY_aem_qn49lEUqiUKeDvWTMsVc0g

Date: May 16, 2026

Address: 409 IN-14, Silver Lake, IN 46982

Join the Lilly Center for a wildflower identification hike held on the beautiful trails at Wildwood Acres Land Trust. The Hike will be led by Gavin King, the regional manager for ACRES Land Trust, where he'll teach participants how to identify local wildflowers and plants.

The hike will take place on easy trails with minimal hills; however, comfortable, close-toed shoes are recommended as there will be a lot of walking. The Lilly Center will provide light snacks and identification books to borrow during the event. Spring is in full bloom, so let's celebrate its arrival by learning how to identify its lovely blossoms!

This event is underwritten by Depuy Synthes, Zimmer Biomet Foundation, and City of Warsaw Stormwater Utility.

Disclaimer: Event Photography
We often take photos at events that may be used in future Lilly Center communications. Please tell a staff member if you do not want your photo used in Lilly Center media. Event by Lilly Center for Lakes & Streams https://www.facebook.com/events/2312231295925866

To submit your steps weekly please use the Google Form link below!

https://forms.gle/AQ6PyziG6jWtiWy97

or

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScMsw7ee_kQjkatpnaMkBduGnoDpgSvrWE6aEs2Yi5y0tMnmA/viewform

Input a total of steps for the entire week. You will use the same link each week but please only submit steps for the previous 1 week of steps.

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Karen Richey

Email: krichey@purdue.edu
Website: extension.purdue.edu/Marshall
Location: 112 W Jefferson St, Plymouth, IN, USA
Phone: 574-935-8545
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