Issue Forty
May/June 2010
WALK
ABOUT LINKS
DEPARTMENTS
News
and Reviews
• Pam's Picks • New Northeast Pilates Studio
Walk Write
By Judy Heller
Can Sitting Be Hazardous to Your Health?
Body Wise
By Bryan Baisinger
How to Be Successful With a New Walking Program
Ask
the Expert
• About Trail Walking
• What is Prolotherapy?
Beyond Walking
By Ronda Gates, MS
A Dowager at Any Age
+Nutrition and More
By Kate Fischer
Getting Better With Age
Get Moving
By Catie Kohler, PT, DPT
Trail Shoe Round-up
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Three Featured Walker Friendly Events
August, September, and October 2010
• SHOC Empowerment Day Walk/Run • Pints to Pasta
Great Columbia Crossing
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STORY
WALKING
EVENT CALENDAR
2010 Shoe Review
By Dave Harkin
Dave Harkin covers three walking categories and two types of support.
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STORY
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2010 Trail Shoe Review
By Robb Finegan
Robb cover eight Trail Shoe.
FULL
STORY
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2010 Casual Shoe Review
This year’s casual shoe review is about sandals that take us
to where the urban sidewalk ends and our feet meet the surf.
FULL
STORY |
Weight Lifting for Walkers
By Sherri McMillam
Tips on using weight lifting along with your walking and
fitness program.
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Back Pain: A Walker’s Speed Bump
By DeeAnn Nelson
Our lifestyle contributes to back pain. Tips on how to over- come this all to common problem.
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Guts to Glory
Avid Runner Adds Walking After Triple Bypass
Kathy Ryan was in peak physical condition going into her 17th Hood to Coast Relay. On August 25, 2007, Kathy suddenly collapsed and stopped breathing.
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Hiking With Grandchildren
By Susanne Twight-Alexander
One grandmother has been hiking with her grandsons for
several years, and she shares the experience with us.
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STORY |
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Footpaths
Getting Off the Beaton Path
By Ellen Morris Bishop
Geologist, writer, and photographer shares where to go, what to take, and three safty percautions while off the beeten path.
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Your Walking Buddy
Need a Partner in Crime?
By Jenna Kirby
Starting off right with your new four-legged friend.
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STORY
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