Friday GAIT Night Winter Walk Group (multiple locations)

**🚶‍➡️🚶‍♀️🌛🌃🥾Friday GAIT Night Winter Walk Group (multiple locations)**

My PhD Winter term is lighter compared to last 2 terms🥳💃🎉 … so I am going to plan a monthly **1-2 hour moderate walking FRIDAY GAIT NIGHT experience** along Michiana’s night-friendly pathways. I will try to keep it interesting with a variety of locations.

**REMINDER** to please **UN-rsvp** if you cannot make it; it is terribly cold outside to be waiting for folks to appear that don’t…I am very optimistic. Hahaha.

**As Always there is possibility** of gathering for some warming vittles/bevvies after our healthy jaunt (First Fridays in the downtown area & by group vote and nearby locations for other walks — I am an early bird to rise person, so I may or may not join the group – depends on the evening!!).

**GAIT:** Primarily paved walkways, but anticipate recent wet, slush, ice possibilities under the night lighting of street lights. We will gauge or group GAIT accordingly – nobody left behind! Typically about 2.5-3 miles per hour – allowing for chatting and a good heartrate in wintry conditions. I usually gauge it by the time 40ishy minutes forward, 45ishy minutes back.

*Let me know if you have a favorite suggestion in your area!*

**THESE are all weather-dependent; anything that threatens frozen nosies & toesies will be rescheduled** (if I end up with a big exam that I need to study for, I may ask for a volunteer leader of the hike – but as mentioned, I have an easier flow this term)

**SCHEDULED FIRST Friday of each month:**

1. **Canceled 1st** Walk: Dec 27th SBN Pinhook park to Coal Line Trail Riverwalk
2. **2nd** Walk Feb 7th SBN Farmers Market to Old Madison Riverwalk (1st Fri)
3. **3rd** Walk March 7th MISH Ironworks Lot Riverwalk loop
4. **4th** Walk April 4th ND Lake Loopity Loop

****I will try to schedule out a month or more so WE can plan ahead!! Again, let me know if you have favorite night walks in Michiana & surrounding.**

**WEATHER NOTE**: All Winter events will have the weather caveat. Negative wind chills and winds over 10mph could create a rescheduling or canceling situation, with some discussion amongst the group beforehand. Always check the comments before heading out the door!! Proper attire is a MUST!! Parks are likely to have multiple terrain/gooshy conditions.

**😃🤗✌️🕊️🙋‍♀️As always, kindness and inclusivity are a must – EVERYONE is WELCOME! Say Hi to everyone and strike up a chat with anyone/everyone who seems to be on their own. Many of US are social-loners and need a bit of warming up with a smile.**