Issue Seventeen
July/August 2006
WALK
ABOUT LINKS
DEPARTMENTS
News
and Reviews
Wendy’s Picks:
Check out her review on Natural Energy Bars.
Walkaround
Guide available from Clark County.
Wonders of Walking wow walkers of all levels.
Walk
Write
By Judy Heller
Racewalking:
Learn about the sport of exercise walking.
Body
Wise
By Jason Barker
Drink up: Learn about proper hydration.
Ask
the Expert
• How can I exercise with fibromyalgia?
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Am I at risk for diabetes?
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Do I need a multivitamin?
Beyond
Walking
By Ronda Gates, MS
Busting the myths about sweating.
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Gear
Geeks Gain Ground
By Susan Rich
Mr. and Mrs. Gear Geek, Mama Geek and her baby, plus Dog Geek,
show off the latest in walking gear.
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STORY |
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“Binding Solution” Finding the Perfect Sports Bra
By Jo Carter
Finding the right size offers a “binding solution.”
FULL STORY
Don’t
Step on My New Cool Shoes. Casual Styles Blend Fashion with
Function
By Susan Rich
Blend fashion and function in today’s latest fun footwear.
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Spending
Time in Nature: The Secret to Health?
By Suzette Barakat
Spend time in nature, you’ll feel better.
FULL STORY
First in a Series
Strengthen Your Feet and Ankles to Improve Walking Safety and
Performance
By Ray McClanahan, DPM
From grass to concrete, mix it up for greater walking performance.
FULL STORY
About
the Event
The Portland-to-Coast Walk, August 25-26, 2006, is a popular
relay for walkers. It starts in downtown Portland and finishes
at Seaside, 127 miles away.
Now in its third year, the Ten Toe Express is launching another
community-based free walking program, this time in Northeast
Portland.
It’s not autumn yet, but mark your calendar for Sisters
Stride into Autumn, September 24, 2006. Walks include a 10K
and 15K; the 15K offers a spectacular view of the Three Sisters
peaks.
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It’s
all downhill for walkers tackling the Leading Ladies’
Marathon, August 20, 2006, in the Black Hills of South Dakota.
This all-woman event is open to participants aged 19 to 91.
Heart walks enjoy record success in Portland and Vancouver
this year, raising a record amount for the programs that fight
heart disease and stroke in the local community. |
Guts to Glory
Have Dog, Will Walk
By Patti Lawson
Walking my dog taught me how to love walking.
FULL STORY
Footpaths
Explore the Beauty of Oregon and Washington
with Volkssport Walks
By Wendy Bumgardner
Volkssport walks unveil the beauty and history of the Northwest.
FULL STORY
Your Walking Buddy
Nails to Tails: Injury Care for Your Dog
By Bianca Shaw, DVM
Identifying and treating your pet’s injuries.
FULL STORY
The Most Misunderstood Fruit in the World: The Wolf Peach
By Uncle Paul
History of what we call the tomato.
FULL STORY
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