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For their study, which was published online Wednesday in The Lancet Public Health journal, the researchers analyzed data from 57 studies from 2014 to 2025 that were conducted in more than 10 countries, including the United States. Those studies analyzed the relationship between daily steps and health outcomes in adults.

The researchers found significant health improvements when people increased their average daily steps from 2,000 (1 mile) to between 5,000 and 7,000 steps (2.5 to 3.5 miles). When compared with those who walked 2,000 steps a day, they found those who walked 7,000 steps a day had: 

• A 47% reduction in all-cause mortality, as well as a 25% lower risk of cardiovascular disease incidence and a 47% reduction in cardiovascular death.
• A 38% lower risk for dementia and a 22% lower risk of depressive symptoms.
• A 28% lower risk for falls.
• A 14% lower risk for type 2 diabetes.
• A 6% lower risk of cancer incidence and a 37% lower risk of cancer mortality.

The researchers did not find major differences in health outcomes for those who walked 10,000 (5 miles) steps a day compared with those who walked 7,000 steps a day. 

Our club's 5K Pride Run & Walk has grown tremendously over the last few years and one reason why - is support from the local community.  We love our community and our community loves us!

There are a number of local events that our club has been supporting each year most of them raise funds for charities as we do.

This year we are starting an event circuit for our club members.   We will be highlighting events and encouraging our members to participate.  That part is not new but as an incentive we will be giving out a prize for any member that walks runs or volunteers in 3 or more events.  One event must be a volunteer event. Volunteering could include representing the club at an event, handing out water, working the registration table for our Pride event, or something else.  Most volunteer efforts are no longer than 2 hours.  You can even volunteer and then run or walk an event.

The prizes include a PSFRW Hat or a gift card to a local coffee shop or possibly another prize choice (still in discussion). As we progress through the season we will periodically list those that have qualified for a prize and encourage others to jump in so if you don't see your name listed, please contact a Board member.

The PSFRW Event Circuit highlights events where we encourage member participation: running, walking, or volunteering.  

The board selected the events because we've historically supported them or because they appeal to a wide group of our members. Links to sign up to these events and more details will be shared in club emails.

Keeping it In the CV Calendar Events

• Oct 18 (Sat 7am) - Tram Run & Walk - 6K (PS)
  
• Nov 1 (Sat 6pm) - Dia de Los Muertos - 5K Run & Walk - Coachella
  
• Nov 8 (Sat 8am) - PS Pride 5K Run & Walk
  
• Nov 27 (Thursday) - Any Turkey Trot in the CV
  
• Dec 7 (Sun 9am) - IronMan 70.3 - La Quinta
  
• Jan 2026 (Sat 8am) - PS Health & Wellness Festival
  
• Feb 15 2026 (Sat 8am) - Palm Desert 5K & Half Marathon
  
• Mar 2026 - (Sat 8am) Wildflower 5K Trail Run - Palm Desert
  
• Mar 2026 - Richard Milanovich Memorial Hike & 5K (PS)

We're doing it again on November 8, 2024!

As always, volunteers are needed in all areas. Please contact Brian at psfrw.racedirector@gmail.com for more information. See you there!!

Stay up to date at www.palmspringspriderun.com.

Beneficiaries of our club’s 2024 fundraising were the LGBTQ Community Center of the Desert, Safe Schools Desert Cities, the College of the Desert’s Diversity Pride Center, and the Marsha P. Johnson Youth Drop-in Center.