Issue Thirteen
November/December 2005

DEPARTMENTS

News and Reviews
Wendy’s Picks: Check out Wendy Bumgardner’s gadgets and gizmos.

Book Review: Portland Hill Walks:
Twenty Explorations in Parks and Neighborhoods
by Laura O. Foster.

Story Teller Plans Walk Across America. History presenter Steve Jordan is planning the trip of a lifetime.

OHS Volunteer Dog Walkers Receive Pedometers

Walk Write
By Judy Heller
Building a team. Second in
four-part series.


Body Wise

By Tracy Broyles and
Jerry Roylance

On the ball with Pilates.


Ask the Expert

• What happens when breathing becomes difficult while exercising.
• What is the strap people wear on their knee while walking?
• Why is is difficult to keep your feet straight while walking?

Beyond Walking
By Ronda Gates, MS
Healthy seasonings.


It’s Not About the Scale
By Karen Preston
Sometimes you just need an attitude adjustment.


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Get out the Gear!
Fall, Winter Apparel — Mix Technical, Natural Fabrics for Great Fit, Comfort
By Susan Rich
Walkers can now tromp through chilly fall days in great technical/fashionable gear.

FULL STORY

Pram Pushers: Parents Make Fitness a Family Affair
By Pam Torres
One of the best ways to exercise with your children.

FULL STORY

Step Up Your Fitness Program —
When Skies Are Gray, and the Ground Is Wet

By Buzz Truitt
Tips to keep you walking when the weather turns foul.
FULL STORY

Walking in a Winner Wonderland
By John “The Penguin” Bingham
There’s a movement going on and it’s showing no signs of letting up. All kinds of people are running and walk.
FULL STORY

Guts to Glory
Why Do I Walk? …Begin With the End in Mind

By Celia Perkins
After smoking for 25 years Celia has completed eight marathons and still going for that PR.
FULL STORY

Footpaths
Walking Green Lake — A Seattle Favorite

By Mercedes Lawry
One of the city’s favorite places to walk.
FULL STORY

Trail Shoes 2005
By Sean Timothy Rivers
Seven great shoes to get you on the trails.
FULL STORY

Meet the Twins of Mother Nature that Are Both Special Yet Different as Night and Day: The Wonderful Persimmon Twins
By Uncle Paul
Meet the twins, the Fuju and the Hichiya persimmons.
FULL STORY

Walk the Dog
By Devene Godau, CPDT
Take time to train your dog to walk with a loose leash.

Shelters and Rescue Groups Urged to Extend Holding Time Katrina for Pets

Rescue groups and others who are sheltering animal
victims of Hurricane Katrina are asked to extend the hold period to allow for more family reunions to occur.
FULL STORY

About the Event
Destination Arizona—Gorgeous Winter Weather and Fun Times at the P.F. Chang's Rock 'n' Roll Arizona Marathon.

Blazing New Trails in Clark County—This event will honor the 200th anniversary of the very day Lewis and Clark set up camp on the Columbia River.

Nautilus, Inc. opens New World Headquarters and Community "Backyard" Nautilus. The Backyard officially opened in September and is free and open to the public.
FULL STORY


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