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Upcoming WOW Events
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CLINICS, SEMINARS
NW Regional Racewalk Retreat
May 4 - 6, 2012
Philip Dunn, 2000, 2004, 2008
50K Olympian
What are you waiting for?
Register TODAY!
Nordic Ski Walk
Would you like to:
Reduce stress on back, hip, knees and feet?
Burn 40% more calories?
Have a toned upper body?
Have fun?
April 14, 2012
11:00 am- 12:15 pm
Laurelhurst Park
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Racewalk Training Session
WOW club members save
Saturday morning
April 21
7:00 AM - 9:00 AM
For details
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Portland Half Marathon Training
Begins June 17 -Sept.30
Meets Twice monthly
2 pm - 3:30 pm
You can cross the finish line healthy and vibrant!
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WOW WALK CLUB
Walk with us at REI-Potland every Saturday morning at 9:00 am. For more information on the WOW Walk Club visit our website
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Greetings!
Welcome to our new Wonders of Walking eNewsletter. The heading reflects the transition which occurred in early March with a refreshed version of the WOW web site. Our focus is on the value and benefits of walking for pleasure, health, fitness, and performance / competition. Being an advocate for your health includes movement, muscular strength, flexibility and balance. If you haven't visited the web site recently, please do and let us know what you think.
Do you remember your first steps? Have you rejoiced to see a child learn to sit up, crawl, stand and begin the process of learning to take steps. Do you have a special child you've cheered excitedly as they take strides faster and faster? Falling down and getting up doesn't stop them. Their journey is just beginning. What about your journey?
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Are You Walking With Ease?
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Are you more or less flexible? Do you move with ease? Or, are you feeling stuck or at a 'plateau' with your flexibility?After years of research and studies the jury is still out on if stretching prevents injury. Experts acknowledge a biological decrease in natural flexibility as a person ages. However, decreases in function can also be attributed to a sedentary lifestyle. The combination of aging with a sedentary lifestyle almost always results in muscle atrophy. Researchers tell us that a decline in flexibility means a decline in stability, balance, and mobility. I recommend following the axiom "Move it or lose it!"
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No Dieting Allowed
| |  Do Not Diet!! This is a timely spring article by Nancy Clark MS, RD, CSSD Not only do fad diets not work, diets commonly backfire and contribute to weight gain in the long run. Read more
I enjoy eating a diet of whole plant based foods. My MD suggested doing so 2 years ago, and I haven't looked back. I discovered what has taken a lifetime of enjoying food without worrying about manipulating food.
We had been trending in this direction for years. After reading The China Study, Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease, Prevent and Reverse Diabetes my switch flipped voluntarily.
Another book to help you get started is Dr. Neal Barnard 21 Day Kickstart Program.
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| RECIPE | |  This is a very good dish which can be enjoyed by all. I used Farro which was very chewy, and doubled the spices
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Walking is a big deal, because almost everyone can do it.
It is easy, health promoting-and an exercise that is what you want it to be. It can be a fun, age-defying activity; leisurely and high performance.
- Do you walk & /or run with ease?
- Or, are you feeling stuck at a 'plateau' with your flexibility or your movement?
- Have you been told you should exercise?
- Do you ever feel that you wished you weren't getting older?
Please enjoy looking around the Wonders of Walking site-- browse our numerous resources and articles, look through our slide shows, and see what our clients like about us.
Best--Judy Heller
Wonders of Walking
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