Events Timeline

January 14 - January 28:  online registration at www.miami.edu/walkingcanes

January 28 - February 1:  participants may register in person at Medical Wellness Center, 1120 NW 14 Street 12th Floor located above the parking garage from 8:30am - 8:00pm

January 28 - February 1:  pick-up pedometer packets at Medical Wellness Center, 1120 NW 14 Street 12th Floor located above the parking garage from 8:30am - 8:00pm.  At this time, participants may weigh in if they wish.  They MUST complete a PAR-Q and Waiver to recieve a pedometer.

February 4:  Beginning of baseline week.  Participants wear their pedometers for seven (7) days and record their steps nightly on their log sheet.  They should not alter their activity during this week.

February 11:  Participants log their baseline week online at www.miami.edu/walkingcanes

February 18 - May 5:  Participants log in each Monday at www.miami.edu/walkingcanes

May 5:  Final check-in and weigh-in at the Medical Wellness Center from 6:30am - 8:00pm

May 15:  Top ten (10) winners are announced for the lunch with President Shalala

For more information on the 2008 Walking Canes Timeline, click here.