Issue Six:
September/October 2004
DEPARTMENTS
News
and Reviews
• Four of the more popular
hydration systems
• Road Runners opens its
second store
• River City Track Club
• Evolution Now in Northwest
• Ware Your Gym
• Volunteer Opportunities
• Walk About's Web Pick
Walk
Write
By
Judy Heller
Racewalking — a walk, a sport, an Oylmpic event.
Physically
Centered
By
Ryan Iverach, DC
Training — are you overdoing it? Signs to look for.
Ask
the Expert
Problems
with shins and how much sunscreen is too much.
Beyond
Walking
By
Ronda Gates, MS
Insulin resistance or apples and pears.
It’s
Not About the
Scale
By
Karen Preston
The art of living in the moment.
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HELVETIA
HALF MARATHON
About the Event
Reviews
of a few events in the Northwest:
• Helvetia Half Marathon
•
Foot Traffic Flat Half
• C.A.T. Walk
• Go Girl 5k
• Run Hit Wonder
• Walk or Run for the Wildwood.
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Guts
to Glory — Part II
The Athens Experience
By Philip Dunn
Philip’s final contribution of his experience as an Olympian.
www.edunns.net
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Trail
Shoe Review: The Dirt on What’s Beneath Your Feet
By Russell Stigall
Don’t miss the colors of fall! Eleven trail shoes to help
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Orienteering:
The Art of Staying Un-Lost
By John Bartholomew
The sport of map and compass navigation.
FULL STORY |
The
Willamette Valley Relay:
For Walkers Only
By Pamela Granata
Finally a walker only relay. This 140-mile, two-day event takes
you through the back roads of the Willamette Valley.
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Invest
in Yourself — Join a Group
By Mike King
The benefits of joining a group are huge. To have fun, to make good
friends, to experience thoughts and ideas different from your own.
Join a group!
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STORY |
History
of the American Volkssport Association
By Wendy Bumgardner
There are 50 American Volkssport Association (AVA) walking clubs in
the Northwest with a mission of getting you to walk for health, fitness,
and fun.
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Environmental
Volunteering
May Improve Your Health
Volunteer and take a vacation. The American Hiking Society offers
opportunies to improve your health and have fun.
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Squash:
A Fall Treat
By Uncle Paul
It’s not just for Thanksgiving anymore. Grown in rich volcanic
soil, summer and winter sqaush are plentiful and nutritious.
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STORY |
AidsWalk
—
A Portland Tradition for 17 Years
Cascade Aids Project’s AIDSWalk04 presented by Nike, raises money
to provide HIV prevention, support, and advocacy for people living
in Oregon and SW Washington.
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Your
Next Walking Buddy
What ARE We Feeding Our Pets?
By Julie Cantonwine
Most pet owners don’t know what is
in the food they feed their loved ones.
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