Avon Walking

and Running, created by Avon Products, Inc., is a wonderful way to get

fit, stay motivated and meet new people.

An exciting

innovation this year is the Avon Wellness Village, a unique and festive

place for women and their friends and family to gather. Avon health and

beauty professionals will offer health information and complimentary beauty

treatments designed to revitalize one's sense of self body, mind and spirit.

A variety of

activities and services including free Avon manicures, body massages,

blood pressure checks and fitness demonstrations by personal trainers

will be available. The Avon Wellness Village also includes a "Kid's

Tent" with special activities for children.

Here are a

few health tips that get right to the heart of the matter from Kathrine

Switzer, Program Director, Avon Walking and Running:

· Make

exercise a priority. Aim for eventually reaching 30 minutes a day, five

times a week. But remember that even 10 minutes is better than no minutes.

· Mom

was right! Eat plenty of fruits, vegetables and oatmeal, and cut down

on saturated fats.

· Walk

or exercise with a partner. It's fun and keeps you motivated.

· Spice

up your walking/running program by incorporating a variety of fitness

activities.

· Don't

smoke.

· Women

who are post menopausal or over age 50, and men over age 40, should consult

their doctor before beginning an exercise program.

· See

your doctor for an annual checkup.

For more information

or to register for Avon Walking and Running, call 1-800-748-1047, ext.

5350 or visit their Web site at www.avonrunning.com .

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