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FreeWalkers 2013 Celebration & Reunion at Surf City Megabar & Restaurant

June 23, 2013 from 4pm to 6pm
NOTE: This is a new venue for this event this year.Join us in Jersey City on Sunday, June 23th at 4:00 p.m. for a post-event celebration of our spring 2013 walks at the Surf City Megabar just a few blocks from Liberty State Park and near the Zeppelin Beer Garden (same owners) . (This place did not open last year on time for…See More
May 9
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FreeWalkers - Walking Tour of Liberty State Park 2013 at Surf City Megabar & Restaurant (Starts & Ends Here)

June 23, 2013 from 12:30pm to 4pm
NOTE: This is a change of starting and ending points. The walk is the same. (Surf City MegaBar - is open this year and is a great new place. Its only a few blocks from)Join the FreeWalkers for a 3 hour walk (about 7+ miles) of Jersey City in Liberty State Park. The park was nearly entirely covered under the Hurricane Sandy surge and is slowly coming back. Much of the famous promenade sports a spectacular view of the NYC skyline, Ellis Island, Statue of LIberty, Ferry Building and WTC Monument…See More
May 9
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Fun with FreeWalkers @ the Tween Walk 2013

"Juliet -- you are officially a TRUE Freewalker for life now -- I hope you know this.  This is a fabulous film -- totally uplifting, entertaining and more .  And if folks seeing this don't know that YOU are a photographer they will…"
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Fun with FreeWalkers @ the Tween Walk 2013

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"Hi,  Are you coming this Saturday?  Hope so -- I'm taking the train from MetroPark a little before 8 am to meet all in New Brunswick...   will be good to catch up, lots to chat about.  Risa"
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Risa olinsky commented on Paul Kiczek's event TR2NB40 - Great Canal Walk - 2013
"I'm in from Trenton to Griggstown - where i will leave my car.  Thank you to Karen helping me to this. If there is anyone who wants to finish at Griggstown with me and is coming from the Maplewood/Millburn/South Orange area, I'm happy…"
Apr 5
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"Looking forward to this -- starting in Trenton and ending at Griggstown.... because of a commitment  in the evening.  "
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Risa olinsky left a comment for Nadeem M. Firoz
"Hi Nadeem, Hope you feel better soon - looking forward to hiking with you in the Spring again,  Have a great day Risa "
Mar 3
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Pre-Spring Hike: Sunday 3/3/13 South Mt Reservation at Locust Grove, South Mt Reservation

March 3, 2013 from 11:15am to 1:15pm
Welcome in an early spring day with a group of local folks who like to hike together.  We will do the perimeter of So Mt. reservation, perhaps a bit of the Lenape trail, the Rahway as well. It may be wet and muddy, so boots are recommended.  This will be about 3.5 - 4 miles, windy and hilly. All ages welcome - but if you start with us and decide NOT to finish you are on your own. Estimating 2 hours, give or take.   Can also find details on SOMa on Foot on FB.  See More
Feb 27
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Pre-Spring Hike: Sunday 3/3/13 South Mt Reservation at Locust Grove, South Mt Reservation

March 3, 2013 from 11:15am to 1:15pm
Welcome in an early spring day with a group of local folks who like to hike together.  We will do the perimeter of So Mt. reservation, perhaps a bit of the Lenape trail, the Rahway as well. It may be wet and muddy, so boots are recommended.  This will be about 3.5 - 4 miles, windy and hilly. All ages welcome - but if you start with us and decide NOT to finish you are on your own. Estimating 2 hours, give or take.   Can also find details on SOMa on Foot on FB.  See More
Feb 27
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How did you learn about the FreeWalkers
Recommended by someone
What is the furthest distance (in miles) you have ever walked?
30 miles
What is your interest in joining the FreeWalkers?
Exercise/Fitness, Social Networking, Pro-Pedestrian Issues, Personal Challenge
What events might you be interested in participating?
NJ2NY50 (50 mile walk), LENAPE34 (34 mile walk), TR2NB40 (40 mile walk), Cross-Jersey Walking Challenge (100 miles/1 yr), NB2MP10 (10 miles), BAY2OCEAN30 (30 miles), 50-Mile Kennedy Walk (DC area), Hudson River Loop (30 miles), Walking Tours (under 10 miles - historical/cultural/etc.), Practice Walks (shorter preview segments of longer walks)
Do you have any suggestions for walks?
Not yet, but will think about it... maybe Pennsylvania along the Delaware - New Hope area? it is really beautiful there..

Also NYC west side walk...along the Hudson River -- from bottom of NY to the top..??

Inviting you to join me on FB as well

It's going to be a great season of putting in the miles, connecting with old friends and making new ones.  I invite you to join me as well on FB above.  

Happy walking, 

Risa Olinsky.

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Heads up for Helmets, by Risa Olinsky

Posted on July 21, 2011 at 1:50pm 0 Comments

To my friends and colleagues on this site -- 

 

I know many of you are also active in other sports as well - so this may apply. 

 

Please share freely - Thank you, risa

 

http://maplewood.patch.com/blog_posts/heads-up-for-helmuts

Wellness Coach is Inspired and Motivated -- can't wait to do more!

Posted on May 28, 2010 at 8:36am 1 Comment

My business and passion is helping others learn to love taking take care of their bodies and feel empowered by doing so. Even as a wellness coach, I always look for events to motivate me - something new and different to stretch my daily workouts- this was surely one. It was inspiring and most of all FUN! Fun being a key word.


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At 10:51pm on November 12, 2011, Jill Zimmer said…

Risa, I look forward to the walk. I may not meet up with you until the dog park.

Jill Zimmer

At 12:08pm on October 11, 2011, Alex Rodriguez said…
It was great meeting and walking with you yesterday. I had a blast. You and Paul do an awesome job. Hope to hear about another walk really soon before the weather gets too cold.
At 7:02pm on January 9, 2011, Shannon Sodano said…
Hi Risa! Yes, I checked this group out when you had written about the marathon-plus walk that you did - I was inspired! Have you been hiking or snow-shoeing in the reservation. I would love to come meet you and spend the morning. 

At 3:30pm on May 20, 2010, Paul Kiczek said…
Risa,
Should be about 11 or 12 miles if you end at the train station in Cranford. Its probably the nicest section of the entire walk. Enjoy.
paul
At 1:28pm on May 20, 2010, Paul Kiczek said…
Risa,
Welcome to NJ2NY50 Walkers
I look forward to walking with you.
Paul
 
 
 

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