Issue Twenty Six January/February 2008 WALK ABOUT LINKS DEPARTMENTS News and Reviews • Walk safely this winter in a pair of Yaktraxs • Get a workout while you walk in FitFlops • Gel and water all in one bottle in Hydrapak’s Gel-Bot Water/Energy Drink Bottle FULL STORY Walk Write By Judy Heller Know Your MET Values Body Wise By Kate Fischer Exploring the dimensions of wellness Ask the Expert • Headache After Walking • Heart Racing Beyond Walking By Ronda Gates, MS Resolutions That Make a Difference 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 A Guide to Cultivating a Walking Partner in Your Own Home By Ellie Hodder Six steps to help a friend or relative start a long-term walking program. FULL STORY Apparel Guide for Reverse Training By Susan Rich Two athletes share how they layer for events at different extremes in temperatures. FULL STORY Coping With Diabetes Begins With You By Bev Bromfield Take control of your diabetes and fight the food battle by keeping active this new year. FULL STORY Guts to Glory Finding Her Pace Intimidated by organized events, one walker breaks through her fear and completes a half marathon. FULL STORY About the Event • Love ‘em or Leave ’em Valentine’s Day Dash held at Green Lake Park in Washington is an entertaining way to celebrate Valentine’s Day. • Eugene Marathon and Expo offers an event for the whole family. A marathon, half marathon, 5k, and kids marathon over three days. • North Olympic Discovery Marathon is held on a point-to-point course. Follow the paved Rails-to-Trails trail in Northern Washington and walk next to the Straight of Juan de Fuca for the last five miles. FULL STORY Footpaths Walking the Greenway Trail on Swan Island By Francie Royce The Greenway Trail, Portland, OR, might not be the longest trail by the Willamette River, but this walk offers another view from the east-side industrial island. FULL STORY Footpaths Assault on Wheeler Peak Taos, New Mexico By Katharine Merow A climb to the summit during a three-generation family vacation. FULL STORY Your Walking Buddy Will Fido Be Fit in the Foggy Season? By Bianca Shaw A few exercises you can do with your dog indoors and outdoors this winter. FULL STORY The Most Romantic of Fruits, the Grape By Uncle Paul From the days of the caveman to your holiday table, the grape has brought joy in one way or another. FULL STORY Winterize Your Skin By Faith Jansen Tips to help keep your skin healthy during the winter months. FULL STORY