Issue Twenty
January/February 2007

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DEPARTMENTS

News and Reviews

Wendy’s Picks:
Sock It to Me! Wendy reviews five of the best socks for walking or hiking.

A New Twist on Shoelaces:Tying your shoes is a thing of the past with the yanks! Sure Lace Systemz

Northeast Portland welcomes the Alameda Fitness Center.

Give Safety a Hand: Glo Glovs offer maxium visibility day or night on the street or trail.

Walk Write
By Judy Heller
Better Walking in 2007.
It’s all technique and motivation.


Body Wise

By Jason Barker
Coping With Anxiety.


Ask the Expert

• What are the benefits of Stretching?
• Stress management techniques.
• Battling Seasonal Depression.

Beyond Walking
By Ronda Gates, MS
Ready for a New Attitude.

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Take a Hike: Trail Tips for the
Indian Point Scramble

By Barbara I. Bond
A scramble is more rigorous than an on-trail hike and calls for using your whole body.

FULL STORY

Knee Pain? Look Up and Down and All Around

By Margo Scheet
What you can do on your next walk or hike to help your knees.
FULL STORY

It Takes Two
Partnering to Achieve Fitness Goals

By Kate Fischer, Nina Pileggi,
and Shelly Stephenson
Working out with a buddy can help with accountability.
FULL STORY


About the Event
Show your support in February and wear red on the Go Red community event.

Reach the Summit and hike/climb Mt. Hood and Mt. Shasta and raise funds for the American Lung Association of Oregon.

Discover the Annual Diabetes Expo at the Oregon Convention Center on.
FULL STORY


Walking With the Bereaved: How We Can Help
By Linda Ross Swanson
Knowing the process that grief follows can be educational and enlightning.
FULL STORY


Guts to Glory
Guts to Glory and Back Again
By Colin Portnuff
Colin shares his story once again but the battle has changed and so has his life.
FULL STORY

Footpaths
Walk the Best of the West on the Pacific Crest Trail
By Angela Ballard
First in a series about the unique opportunities available on the Pacific Crest Trail.
FULL STORY

Your Walking Buddy
Put a Leash on Arthritis
By Bianca Shaw
Why dogs get arthritis and how we can help.
FULL STORY

Playing the Numbers Game: Diabetes and Heart Disease
By Bev Bromfield
Know your numbers and how they relate to both your health and your risk for developing diabetes and heart disease.

FULL STORY

Planning a Big Change? Set Goals, Start Slow, and Be Realistic
By Marcela Vinocur
No matter your age or fitness level, it’s never too late to take charge and make your health a priority.

FULL STORY

The New Kid on the Block: Grapefruit, the Forbidden Fruit
By Uncle Paul
Journey back in time and learn about the grapefruit.

FULL STORY

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