March 12, 2009

LETTER FROM JUDY

EVENT SPOTLIGHT

TIP-THE BIGGEST LOSER

RECIPE-SPICY ORANGE CHICKEN

WOW WALK CLUB

 

Hi Walkers!

We've got a rainy weekend ahead here in Portland, but that won't keep us from walking! A group of WOWzers will be heading over to Waterfront Park this Sunday to participate in this year's Shamrock Stride. We hope to see you there, keep your eyes open for us!  If you haven't registered yet, visit www.shamrockrunportland.com.

Our WOWzers can be spotted out walking every Saturday, sometimes we even go snowshoeing! The WOW Web Gallery has photos of our most recent outing, take a look!

Tell us how you are keeping healthy during these stimulus months!

Email judy@wondersofwalking.com.

Best — Judy

"The highest reward for a person's toil is not what they get for it,

but what they become by it." – John Ruskin

EVENT SPOTLIGHT: The 14th Annual NW Regional Racewalk Retreat

Join three-time Olympian Philip Dunn and our trio of coaches leading the 14th Annual NW Regional Racewalking Retreat. This is an exciting 15 hours focused on racewalk training; improving walker’s performance for active racing and event training.

Register for this event by March 15, and save $25.00!

Registration is now open, visit www.erofit.com for details!

HEALTH TIP: The Biggest Loser TV Contest: A Big Loser

By Nancy Clark, MS, RD

As I write this article, I'm watching The Biggest Loser on TV. Many people have been asking my opinion of this popular show, so I feel obliged to scream out: It's terrible!
It’s horrible! It's abusive! I also feel like throwing my shoe at the TV. Here’s why—.

Continue reading, visit www.erofit.com.


RECIPE: Spicy Orange Chicken

From Reba Akin ND

This dish is a good source of fiber, folic acid, selenium, and Vitamins B6 and C.

For the full recipe, visit www.erofit.com.

WOW WALK CLUB

Walk with us at REI-Portland or REI-Clackamas, every Saturday morning at 9:00 am.

Membership benefits include:

  • Weekly group walks

  • A WOW Club T-Shirt

  • Weekly email tips

  • LifeBalance membership
  • Much More!

For more information on the WOW Walk Club, or to start your own Walk Club,

visit our website.

Some WOWzers out snowshoeing.

Check out the WOW Web Gallery for more photos!

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WOW WALK TRAININGS,

CLINICS, SEMINARS AND OTHER EVENTS!

Technique Critique

March 15, 2009

April 12, 2009

For details, visit www.erofit.com.

Walk Coaching for Success

This monthly coaching session meets every second Sunday.

Next meet is April 12, 2009.

For details, visit
www.wondersofwalking.com
.

Spring into Action

5K/10K/Half Marathon Training

Great training for relay.

Next session begins

April 26, 2009.

For details, visit

www.wondersofwalking.com.

14th Annual RW Retreat

New Year

New Location

New Focus

May 15 - May 17, 2009

For details, visit

www.erofit.com.

 

UPCOMING AREA EVENTS!

The Discovery Walk Festival

This AVA Sanctioned Festival features multiple events and varying distances!

April 24 - 26, 2009.

For details, visit

www.discoverywalk.org.

The 2nd Annual Regence Grand Floral Walk

Walk the route of the Grand Floral Parade in front of 500,000 spectators!

June 6, 2009.

For details, visit

www.grandfloralwalk.com.