It is incredible that we are rapidly approaching the holiday season and end of year. I continue to be in awe of the growth and development of our two grand-babies 2 ½ and 1 ½ years old. It is amazing watching their joy and wonder as they truly discover walking, running, jumping; how something works; the ease with which they perform a perfect squat effortlessly. Their waking moments are filled with wonderment. It is a gift watching them as they celebrate their accomplishments.  

Have you taken time to review where you are and where you want to be? Who are you? What do you want for your life? What do you want today? What healthy habits have you achieved? Which unhealthy habits have dropped? How does walking add to your well-being? Most importantly are you celebrating your accomplishments? Too often  the small consistent achievements are overlooked.  

Best wishes for a Happy and Healthy Holiday Season. 

Judy

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We can only be said to be alive in those moments when our hearts are conscious of our treasures.  ~Thornton Wilder  

WOW will offer a variety of programs for 2013. Here is a sampling:

• Getting Started
  Meet every Wednesday Noon for 8 weeks at the Salmon Street Fountain downtown Portland. Start training for Shamrock, Race for the Roses, Rock 'n Roll Half Marathon 
• The popular 5K, 10K, Half Marathon training program launches in February helping you get ready for spring races 
• Mastering Hills 
• Speed Walking  
• Race Walking  
• Official Portland Half Marathon Training offered by WOW