2026 Newsletters

Week One

Week 1 (pdf)
Welcome to Walk Kansas 2026!
Getting Started
Learning Lounge - Webinars
Eat the Med Way
Recipe: Mediterranean Chicken Bake

Week Two

Week 2 (pdf)
Posture, Pace, and Power: Walking the Right Way
Need a boost of energy?
Learning Lounge - Webinars
Morning Fuel: Why Breakfast Matters
Recipe: Awesome Egg Bites

Week Three

Week 3 (pdf)
Stronger Muscles, Better Movement
Small Hops for Bone Health
Protect Yourself from Shingles: What You Need to Know
Learning Lounge - Webinars
Superfoods for Your Bones
Recipe: Bok Choy Salad

Week Four

Week 4 (pdf)
Why Sitting Less Matters -- and How to Start
Squats for Strength
Wiggle While You Work
Spill the Beans: Small Foods, Big Benefits
Recipe: Cuban Black Beans

Week Five

Week 5 (pdf)
Understanding the Brain - Gut Connection
Stretch and Strengthen Your Hip Flexor
Gut Feelings: The Secret to Better Health
Recipe: Frozen Yogurt Bites

Week Six

Week 6 (pdf)
Stronger Together: Building Mental and Physical Health Side by Side
Refuel You: Why Self-Care Isn't Selfish
Walk Kansas Learning Lounge
From Prep to Plate: Simplifying Nutritious Meals
Recipe: Beef & Broccoli Stir Fry

Week Seven

Week 7 (pdf)
Weeding for Wellness
Stretch Smart: Protect Your Body and Minimize Soreness
Kindness at Work
Savor the Season, Stretch Your Budget
Recipe: Roasted Asparagus

Week Eight

Week Nine

 

Walk Kansas State Leader

Sharolyn Jackson
Sharolyn Flaming Jackson
Extension Specialist
Family and Consumer Sciences
114 Umberger Hall
Manhattan, KS 66506
sharolyn@ksu.edu

 

A health initiative presented by Kansas State University Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service