Issue Twenty Eight May/June 2008 WALK ABOUT LINKS DEPARTMENTS News and Reviews • Portland Sunday Parkways • Walk Strong on the Treadmill DVD • New SmartWool® Socks • Italian-American Hybrid Hiking Shoe FULL STORY Walk Write By Judy Heller The Purpose of Exercise Take a Walk By Ellie Hodder Walk More and Save on Gas Body Wise By Faith Jansen Mind Your Makeup’s Expiration Dates on Your Good Health Team? Ask the Expert • Lowering Blood Pressure • About Vitamin D Beyond Walking By Ronda Gates, MS Stress Busters 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 2008 Spring Trail Shoe Review By Robb Finegan The latest in hiking shoes means there’s no excuse not to hit the trails. FULL STORY Catch the Hiking Virus By Kim Cottrell It’s a virus, because it invades all your walking experiences. Once you learn how, a good walk is one with uphill portions. FULL STORY Guts to Glory Reaching My Summit By Kathryn Ralston Searching for that “high on life” feeling led this intrepid hiker to new heights. FULL STORY About the Event (mark these events for next year) • Rainier to Ruston • Mount Tabor Doggie Challenge • VM Team Medicine Seafair Marathon • Breast Cancer 5k Walk and Health Expo • Gorge Games 2008 • Lacamas Lake Half Marathon and Four-Mile Walk/Run FULL STORY Guts to Glory First Time Summit: Mount Hood By Dana Kaye Reach the Summit, a fundraiser sponsored by the American Lung Association of Oregon, helped this hiker — and many others — reach the pinnacle of their dreams. FULL STORY Footpaths National Trails Day® 2008: Celebrate Our Nation’s Trails By Ivan Levin Mark your calendar for our nation’s largest, single-day trails and outdoor celebration. FULL STORY Footpaths Leading the Pack in Lane County By Jeannine Heidenreich Amble all over Eugene and Lane County. Check out the walking and hiking events planned for this summer. FULL STORY Your Walking Buddy Happy Hiking with Your Hound By Bianca Shaw Before you hit the trails with your four-legged friend, check out these safety tips. FULL STORY Strawberry Spinach: The Most Confused and Amazing Vegetable in the World By Uncle Paul The story of Swiss Chard — in all its names and glorious history. FULL STORY