“Food Court 5000” is a 1980s-inspired mall-walking group that meets weekly at a Portland, Oregon mall. (Courtesy Melissa Dickerson) Krista Catwood hates to exercise. “Some people get an endorphin rush ...

EUREKA — It’s winter. It’s cold. It’s pouring rain outside. What’s a die-hard walking enthusiast to do? In America, many walkers head for the mall. Mall walking has become one of the most popular ...

His head held high and arms swinging in rhythm with his long strides, Ercell A. Grimes zips around Patrick Henry Mall. Shouts of “Hey, Road Runner” and “Go Speedy” follow him as people step aside to ...

A million years ago, give or take a decade, I was active. I ran, walked for charity, biked, swam, played softball and volleyball, and hiked. Time passed and my body changed. I could maybe do a ...

VICTORVILLE — Despite several rumors to the contrary, the longrunning Mall Walkers program at the Mall of Victor Valley is still alive and well. Desert Valley Hospital/Medical Group and the ...

At her peak, she did six to eight laps around the half-mile mall corridor She now does fewer laps but still comes every day it's not icy outside Experts say everybody should have at least 30 minutes ...

Every morning, the Westfarms mall opens its doors at 7 a.m., to allow a steady stream of walkers in to use the safe and sturdy walkways and weather-free climate to exercise. On April 5, Westfarms and ...

• One lap around the mall (either level, not including the entry alcoves) is about .43 miles. • Five laps around either level is about 2.2 miles. Music plays softly as Shirley Hofmeister briskly walks ...

Krista Catwood hates to exercise. “Some people get an endorphin rush — I don’t and it feels miserable,” Catwood, a 43-year-old mom in Oregon, tells TODAY.com. “Exercise can border on suffering.” As a ...