Issue Twenty Nine July/August 2008 WALK ABOUT LINKS DEPARTMENTS News and Reviews • Portland Running Co. opens new store • New Bark ’n Boots • New Native Eyewear sunglasses • Hiking waterfalls and more • Sporthill’s plus sizes • PDX Marathon goes green FULL STORY Walk Write By Judy Heller I am competitive. I AM competitive. I am COMPETITIVE! Take a Walk By Ellie Hodder Amazing Walking Feats Body Wise By Bev Bromfield Taking care of your feet, receiving proper medical care, and keeping blood sugar levels close to normal helps avoid foot problems before they start. Ask the Expert • Extra Care for Diabetic Feet • Shoe Wear and Tear Beyond Walking By Ronda Gates, MS Water, Water, Everywhere! +Nutrition and More By Kate Fischer Sweating is a lifesaving physiological mechanism used to keep our body temperature stable. Subscriptions: You can subscribe to Walk About magazine for $14.95 a year to cover shipping and handling. Send a check or money order to"Walk About magazine." Please mail to Walk About magazine, 4823 NE 21st Ave., Portland, OR 97211. Want to Contribute? If you have a passion for walking and staying fit or have a personal walking experience that you would like to share, contact Walk About at info@walkaboutmag.com

WALKING EVENT CALENDAR Walk This Way — A Guide to Walking Shoes (and You) By Dave Harkin Knowing yourself is as important as knowing anything about the vast selection of performance shoes. FULL STORY About the Event • Sisters Stride Into Autumn • New! Willamette Valley 30k Walk ‘n Relay Plus the Annual Willamette Valley 10k • Stumptown Challenge • The Fourth Annual Sherie Hildreth Ovarian Cancer Empowerment Day FULL STORY Feet Accompli! Shoes That are Foot-Friendly and Fun By Susan Rich In honor of our aching feet we cheer the latest “Feet Accompli” — the long-anticipated arrival of shoes that blend fashion sense with foot sensibilities. FULL STORY Guts to Glory Feet On Film: The Odyssey of a First Marathon By Lani Jo Leigh Lani shares her training for her first marathon by filming the entire experience. FULL STORY Walkers, Bare All: The World’s Healthiest Feet are the Ones Without Shoes By Ray McClanahan Studies have shown that barefoot cultures have fewer foot and knee problems. FULL STORY Footpaths Walking the Sisters Country By Erin Deggendorfer Whether you enjoy casual sight-seeing or are dedicated to a challenging walk, the Sisters Country has it all. FULL STORY Your Walking Buddy Dogs on the Go By Niki Singlaub Embracing a healthy lifestyle with your four-legged companion should be top on you list. Keeping your dog safe is a priority. FULL STORY Walking in Circles By Nancy Grant Awareness is always the first step in gaining perspective and creating change. FULL STORY