If you live or work in the Bloomington area you may have noticed a group of women in business attire and athletic shoes walking around very quickly. They may be seen marching through the neighborhood or, during inclement weather, parading down the halls of the Mall of America. They have even been found locked in the stairwells of the BLN Office Park after making a wrong turn in their new workplace. Do not be alarmed! They are just the “IG Footnotes” taking power walks during their lunch hour.

It all started out as innocent support of our co-worker Brooke Ahlquist who was preparing for the Susan G Komen Breast Cancer 3-Day Walk, (August 16 to the 18th). Brooke asked if anyone would accompany her while she kept to her training. Staff members, Sarah Myott, Elizabeth Radel, Susan Murphy and President and CEO Leah Goldstein Moses joined the cause not only for Brooke, but for their own health as well.

Walks usually take between 20 minutes to half an hour and the pace is quick. Considering the Improve Group offices are located on the 6th floor the trip down the stairs is not too bad but the trip back up is a killer.
Besides doing good things for our bodies, we are learning about our new neighborhood and have stumbled upon interesting trails and green spaces.

So, if you see us in the area, give us a wave or join us for a few blocks. Be warned, good conversation is mandatory.