August 2025 Newsletter
Hello August
Sunday hikes start at 2:30 pm, go approx. 5 miles, last 1 1⁄2 – 2 hrs.
Tuesday hikes start at 07:00 pm, go approx. 3 miles, last about 1 hour.
The SPHC walks at a moderate speed of 2.5 -3.5 mph. (17-24 min. mile)
Hikers are expected to maintain that pace. Hikes start on time.
“Breathe the sweetness that hovers in August.” - Denise Levertov
HAPPY August BIRTHDAYS TO...
08/08 Liz Delay, 08/15 Liz Drumm, 08/17 Vicky Beutel, 08/18 Bernie Wildes, 08/22 Tom Ellerbe, 08/23 Brock Herlick, 08/25 Sue Crawford, 8/30 Teresa Buhl, 08/31 Phyllis Swenson.
WELCOME NEW MEMBER: Melinda Metts
Patty P completed 100 consecutive hikes on June 24. Congratulations Patty!!
HIKERS in the lead – January thru June 2025:
Sharon Heaton 163, Rose Nelson 161, Brock Herlick 159, Sandy Herlick 153, Vic Fickling 147, Viv Fickling 144, Vicky Beutel 135, Judy Nelson 134, Patty Peterson 133, Don Crawford 127, Sue Crawford 127, Bernie Wildes 122, Shirley Lee 111, Wendy Worner 109, Jane Boyer 105, Rick Nelson 102 Bry Garcia 95, Bob Tholkes 92, Bev Lee 89, Bonnie Wold 78
What happens when you walk an hour:
After 2 min. – Blood starts flowing faster, waking up your muscles and brain.
After 5 min. – Heart rate picks up, boosting circulation and oxygen supply.
After 10 min. – joints loosen, stiffness fades, and mood starts lifting.
After 15 min. – Your body burns fat for energy, your stress begins to drop.
After 30 min. – Endorphins kick in, improving mood and lowering anxiety.
After 45 min. – Blood pressure and cholesterol levels start improving.
After 60 min. – Body shifts into fat-burning mode, metabolism stays elevated for hours.
SPHC ANNUAL WIENER ROAST...
Will be on Sunday, September 21st. We will meet at the Como Park Fire Rings on Como Ave. (between Hamline & Lexington Pkwy., on the south end of Como Park) The hike will begin at 2:30 pm, followed by the Wiener Roast. The menu: Hot dogs, fruit, chips, s’mores for desert. Bring your own drinks and lawn chair. Cost is $5. payable at the picnic. Contact Vicky with questions: 651.335.8079.
August is National Wellness Month,
a time dedicated to taking care of yourself across all dimensions of well-being.
Brock and Sandy Herlick’s hike on June 22nd at White Bear Lake was the warmest (so far) this year at 93 F
25 club members have led or co-led a hike
54 members of the club have hiked so far. 41 women, 13 men
Average Sunday hike attendance 22.9 Average Tuesday 18.3
Last year’s Sunday average was 21.1
Last year’s Tuesday average was 17.6
Juicy and fragrant, peaches are perfect for summer desserts and other dishes. Rich in vitamins A and C and fiber, they support skin health and healthy digestion.