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12/1: Cape May City Tree-Lighting Ceremony At Rotary Park<br />
The Activity Column<br />
Catherine Dugan’s guide to getting out there... this week, get outside despite the cold!<br />
Katelynn, Belle, Jade, Christian, Olivia<br />
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Anthony, Gianna, Braelyn<br />
side, to get your body ready for cold-weather<br />
exercise. Things like ankle rotations help to<br />
get your feet ready for snowy, uneven terrain.<br />
Dress in layers and reflective, bright clothing.<br />
Because visibility is worse in winter, avoid the<br />
black or grey workout gear. Cover your ears<br />
and fingers, and choose footwear based on the<br />
weather and your planned path — wet feet will<br />
make you miserable. If it’s raining, a hat or<br />
hood may serve you better than an umbrella in<br />
Winter is just beginning, but that<br />
doesn’t mean you have to hibernate.<br />
Doctors recommend we all<br />
get outside most days, if possible.<br />
Not only is natural light good<br />
for your mood, but exercise helps regulate<br />
your body clock and encourages better sleep.<br />
Go for a walk around Cape May.<br />
Every bit of walking helps. According to<br />
two Harvard studies, 20 minutes of walking a<br />
day may reduce your risk of heart disease by<br />
30 percent. If you’re feeling sluggish, just walk<br />
around your block to see what renovations the<br />
neighbors are undertaking. Consider combining<br />
your walk with errands — walk to the post<br />
office, or to pick up a quart of milk. When the<br />
weather makes beach walking unpleasant,<br />
consider the Cape May County Zoo — the<br />
park is open 7am to dusk, and the zoo itself<br />
10am to 3:30pm, every day but Christmas.<br />
Walking in the winter is different. Even<br />
if you’re fit, you might want to do some warmup<br />
exercises beforehand. Do a little dynamic<br />
stretching inside, and then a little more outthe<br />
winter wind. On bitterly cold days, breathe<br />
through a mask or scarf — cold, dry air can be<br />
irritating, even for people with healthy lungs.<br />
Sunscreen is still important in winter, as<br />
is hydration, so bring a water bottle. Pack binoculars<br />
in your pocket to check out the birds.<br />
Wintering waterfowl are impressively hardy,<br />
and though they are quieter in winter, if you<br />
hear a red-throated loon, you’ll want to look<br />
for it. Or, maybe you want to watch the ferry or<br />
the commercial fishing boats. Bring a few dollars<br />
or a credit card if you’re walking through<br />
town — you may find yourself tempted by<br />
your favorite restaurant or coffee shop. Public<br />
restrooms are open year-round at the Ocean<br />
Street end of the Washington Street Mall and<br />
at Lyle Lane and Decatur Street, and at Cape<br />
May Point State Park — beach restrooms are<br />
closed for the season. If you’re feeling grumpy,<br />
look for a group of enthusiastic tourists and<br />
eavesdrop. As they “ooh” and “aah” over this<br />
beautiful town, remind yourself how lucky<br />
you are to be here.<br />
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