Tag: walking

Channel 19
Getting outside for exercise not an option? Portable stepper machine fills the gap for this operator
Earlier this year, trucker Martin Hill and his wife put to use a new stepper machine in the truck, which weighs about 15 pounds and utilizes hydraulic shocks to provide resistance, and comes with resistance bands for the upper body that can be employed as well.
July 31, 2019
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Cargo check
In mid-December, somewhere close to Yearington, Nev., during his on-foot trek bound from South America to Prudhoe Bay, Alaska, Holly “Cargo” Harrison had a heart attack. Despite the setback, his journey continues.
February 5, 2018
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Cargo support – what truckers do best
Wendy checks in with Cargo Harrison on his foot-trek from South America to Prudhoe Bay. If you see him between Vegas and Reno on U.S. 95 this week, he could use some help with water — stop if you’ve got the time!
December 1, 2017
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Not all those who wander have been abducted by aliens
“So there’s this guy, they call him ‘Cargo,’ and he started walking due North eleven months ago in Ushuaia, Argentina, toward Prudhoe Bay, Alaska. Yep. I said walking. And he’s made it on foot through South and Central America, in less than a year.”… No joke, and he wasn’t abducted by aliens …
November 8, 2017
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Truckin’ Runners Virtual 5K Oct. 24-30 to benefit St. Christopher fund
The event, providing a “virtual” twist on the traditional 5K (3.1-mile) road race, is in its third year from the increasingly active Truckin’ Runners Facebook group for mutual support/encouragement in member efforts to keep active on the road.
September 27, 2016
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Results: My 5K with this week’s Truckin’ Runners event
The Truckin' Runners Facebook group's virtual 5K is ongoing through the week; report here from the Cornelia Fort Airpark, whose runway served as my track.
October 29, 2015
Snapping turtles, too, indeed, not to mention the occasional mink, groundhog, great blue heron or great (white) egret and copious deer. For those of you who cycle, too, this area is readily accessible from both the downtown TA and the Love’s on Trinity Lane, miles from each but in good weather easily doable. Though it says “CLOSED” on the map at the prior link, the Cornelia Fort Airpark, as it’s known, is only closed for flights, as it were. The loop connects via other paved trails to the likewise paved Shelby Bottoms Greenway along the river.
Voices
Pick a hobby like photography
Get a basic DSLR camera and go out for a shooting session whenever you see something interesting.
October 1, 2013
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Business
The jump rope blues
“Sometimes, being healthy on the road is more dangerous than you’d think.”
August 16, 2013
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FMCSA Administrator walks with drivers for health awareness
FMCSA Administrator Anne Ferro, as well as TravelCenters of America CEO Tom O’Brien joined the annual Trucking Solutions Group driver health walk at MATS 2013.
March 22, 2013
Owner-operator Linda Caffee shares a laugh with Administrator Ferro.
Life
Health tip: Go exploring
If you have extended down time in a strange city, go for a walk.
August 6, 2012
Life
Walking 101
Walking is a good first step for drivers who do not exercise regularly. These tips will help you work walking into your daily schedule.
August 6, 2012
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Set short- and long-term goals
October is a great month to start a routine.
October 1, 2011
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