Issue Twenty One
March/April 2007
WALK
ABOUT LINKS
DEPARTMENTS
News
and Reviews
Wendy’s Picks:
Lights On!
Walking after dark has safety problems, and Wendy’s found a solution with lighted caps,
headlamps, and clip-ons that light your way.
Healthy Pets Northwest opens a new store in Multnomah Village
Hooperville offers a grown-up version of the Hula Hoop™ that can keep you in tip-top shape.
Book Review
Chi Walking: The Five Mindful Steps for Lifelong Health and Energy.
Walk
Write
By Judy Heller
Fact or Fiction? Running Is Better Than Walking.
Body
Wise
By Jason Barker
Coping With Anxiety.
Ask
the Expert
• The glycemic index.
• Healthy benefits of tea.
• Switching from walking to hiking.
Beyond
Walking
By Ronda Gates, MS
Mental Toughness.
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Walking Vacations:
The Next Great Escape
By Michael Sheehan
Give yourself a memorable vacation focused around walking and hiking all over the world.
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Step It Up a Notch
Helping Walkers and Hikers Climb to the Next Level
By Susan Rich
Get help from a personal coach, train for a race, or do a scramble, and you can take your walking and hiking experience to the next level.
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You No Longer Need to Be a Lonely Walker
Beat the obstacles that we live with between our ears and join a group to keep you on track with your walking program.
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2007 Shoe Review
The Bionic Shoe: Stronger, Faster, Better
By Dave Harkin
Dave Harkin, co-owner of Portland Running Co., gives us six million dollars of information on thirteen shoes for a broad spectrum of activities.
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About
the Event
The Play in the Woods Expo will be held at Champoeg State Historic Area on April 21, 2007, this year. Learn about Orienteering and other activities.
The 4th Annual Lacamas Lake 10-mile/5k walk/run will be held on Sunday May 20, 2007. This is a well-organized, walker friendly event over a beautiful course of road and trail.
Rainier to Ruston is a walking event that follows the path of an historic railroad rich in natural splendor and historic significance.
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Guts to Glory
Lifeline to the Future
By Susan Rich
Vern Nelson lost his wife of 35 years, which created a void that he thought would soon take his life too. With the help of a walking program, he started to focus on moving forward in his life.
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Footpaths
The Joy of Walking Long on the Pacific Crest Trail
By Angela Ballard
Second in a series about the unique opportunities available on the Pacific Crest Trail.
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Your Walking Buddy
Building Bridges Between Our Animal Companions and the City They Live in
By Julie Cantonwine
Learn about a new grassroots organization to bridge the conflicts created by animals living in the city.
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Sparrow Grass: King of the Roman Empire
By Uncle Paul
Journey back in time and learn about the mighty Asparagus.
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