Phil Heit
Read a personal message from the NAWC creator
New Albany Walking Classic founder, Phil Heit, talks about his goals and dreams for making the Walk into something more than just exercise Read more
Read a personal message from the NAWC creator
New Albany Walking Classic founder, Phil Heit, talks about his goals and dreams for making the Walk into something more than just exercise Read more
Photo courtesy of Healthy New Albany
Dr. Phil Heit talks fitness, walking and partnership
"Walking is medicine for the body and spirit." Read more
The Cycle of Safety
I was having a great morning as I moseyed along a stretch of the made-for-walking asphalt path near my home. Read more
The Real Goal
Growing up in Brooklyn, N.Y., it was nearly impossible to avoid becoming immersed in the hockey culture. Read more
It’s Your Choice
Following my early morning workouts, I can often be seen bringing breakfast to my Healthy New Albany office. Read more
Photo by Wes Kroninger
The Mental Side of Fitness
Eleven years ago, the New Albany Walking Classic became a reality. It was with the idea that this event would not only challenge one’s physical ability but that it would be the inspiration for the creation of the Center. Read more
Photo by Wes Kroninger
Change is Good
I have been involved in road races for many years, having run my first marathon in 1970. Races have grown in popularity and evolved since those early days. Timing technology, registration procedures, course safety guidelines and... Read more
A Pilgrimage to Health
Now that my favorite holiday, Thanksgiving, is imminent, my thoughts begin to focus on traditions that require a significant allocation of time to be set aside for strategic planning. Upon this revela... Read more
Then and Now
Ten years ago, I thought that creating a race for walkers only would be well-received. After all, twice as many people were walking than running. Yet there was no walkers-only race in the countr... Read more
New Albany’s Commitment to Health
New Albany’s Commitment to Health New Albany is striving to become the healthiest city in the country. It all began in 2005 when 900 athletes stepped to the starting line to participate in w... Read more
A Picture of Good Health
Having spent my entire professional life immersed in conducting health-related research, writing hundreds of textbooks and articles about health and teaching thousands of students in graduate and u... Read more
Bee-ing Healthy
As soon as I leave my home at 5:30 every morning, the aura of health permeates my soul. No sooner have I traversed my driveway than I notice a group of the regulars running in their yellow neon shi... Read more
