Issue Eight
January/February 2005
DEPARTMENTS
News
and Reviews
• New moisturizer from
KINeSYS
• Ted Forcum:
Sport Chiropractor of the Year
• How walkable is your community?
Find out what is being done
to improve things
• A new cookie that’s a meal and
is delicious!
• Burn more calories while you
walk with this new vest
And more…
Walk
Write
By Judy Heller
We know walking is one of the best exercises. It is good for our hearts,
muscles, joints, and our spirits. Find out how to stay
motivated..
Physically
Centered
By Jason Barker, ND
Essential Nutrients: What you
really need from supplements.
Ask
the Expert
Addressing heel pain and low
back pain.
Beyond
Walking
By Ronda Gates, MS
People from all walks of life:
from athletic coaches, to sales
professionals, to religious
leaders promote the practice of affirmations. Learn how to make them work
for you.
It’s
Not About the
Scale
By Karen Preston
We usually think of a person or thing as high maintenance when they need
a lot of attention.
Find out why that is not a bad thing.
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Get
Ready,
Get Dressed, Go!
By Paula
Harkin
This apparel guide lays out the rules when it comes to what to wear
in the winter.
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Walking
and Yoga —
A Path to Health
By Nina Pileggi
The practice of yoga poses (or asanas) can provide many benefits
to walkers. Learn why yoga is effective and beneficial.
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Get
Over Your Fear
of Getting Wet!
By Susan
Rich
Waiting for the rain to stop before you go out for that walk? Well
you will be waiting a long time. You need to get over your fear
and suit up and give it a go.
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Resolving
to Lose Weight
for the New Year? Again?
By Mari Paulus
People who find themselves on a roller coaster when it comes to
weight loss may discover that they have more to deal with than just
the weight itself.
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Crosstraining
— Staying Fit
Through the Winter
By David Sobolik
Wintertime activity can be challenging in the Northwest when it rains.
Crosstraining may be the answer for not only winter training but also
at any time. Here are some activities you can add to your walking
regime.
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Treadmills:
How to Find the Right One for You
By Mark Thomas
You don’t want a lot of bells and whistles on your conveyor belt
but you want a treadmill that you will actually use. Mark not only
walks the walk he talks the talk. He has first-hand experience and
knowledge as a personal trainer as to what equipment works best.
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Guts
to Glory
The Weekend to End Breast Cancer: An Adventure in
Walking 60k
By Jone Rush MacCulloch
Jone walked 60 kilometers with her team on the “Weekend to End
Breast Cancer." It was an adventure of spirit that won’t
be forgotten.
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Basics
of a Healthy Diet
By Julia Lapp
Formulate your own eating plan and start with what works. Find out
how to nourish your body coupled with walking and you’re on your
way to feeling good and staying healthy.
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Strangers
in Southwest Utah
By Chérie Newman
“In my early 70s, will I be able to hike miles and miles in steep,
rugged terrain at high altitudes?” As the youngest member in
the group Chérie learned that strangers are just new friends
she hadn’t met yet.
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Your
Next Walking Buddy
Six great dogs available for adoption in Portland, OR and Seattle,
WA.
Your Dog Will be Thrilled “to the Bone”
With This Diet Tip!
By Celeste Crimi
Healthy and economical treats for dogs.
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A
is for Apple, E is for Excellent!
Or how to make time stand still.
By Uncle Paul
With more than 7,500 varieties of apples in the world the best are
grown right here. Read about a few of them.
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Changing
Lives…
One Mile at a Time
By Sue Ritchey
You think training for a marathon is difficult? Try chemotherapy.
Team in Training offers so much more than just training for an event.
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Red
Nose RunDeer
About the Event
Reviews
of a few events in the Northwest:
• Seattle Marathon/Half
• Turkey Trot
• City of Trees Half Marathon
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Red Nose RunDeer
• Walk with an Olympian
• Fury of the Falls
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