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July 24, 2008

About WOW's Founder & President:
Judy Heller
Ero-Fit & Associates

About the WOW Committee:
Margaret Bogart
Kris Deane
Pat Detloff
Judy Koonce
Donna Lafayette
Brian Launer
Kim Miller
Bruce Palmer
Debra Smith
Charles Taylor
Doug Vermeer
Marie Vermeer
Ben Wire

Important Resources & Information

Walk Organizations:

  • AVA  (American Volkswalk Association)
  • About.com : Wendy Bumgardner provides tons of great information about all aspects of walking
  • Walk 500 : Learn and join the walking program that people across the country have used to improve their health and fitness and experience the joys of the walking world.
  • LifeBalance : Offers members the finest recreational and cultural opportunities suitable for the whole family.   
  • RWNW ( Race Walkers North West)
  • NARF (North American Racewalking Foundation)

Walk Resources:

Walk Events & Training:

      

  • WOW Walk Series hosted by REI: Join Portland REI and Wonders of Walking for a 4-week walking series intended to get you active while discovering the beauty of Portland.
  • Ero-Fit & Associates: Dedicated to providing people with the resources to create a healthy body, sound mind and vibrant active lifestyle for a lifetime
  • Portland Marathon: "Best organized marathon in North America (Ultimate Guide to Marathons) 
  • Annual NW Regional Racewalk Retreat

WOW Newsletter:
Sign up for the WOW Newsletter, sent bi-monthly and full of great information regarding all aspects of walking -- walk groups, training tips, nutrition, shoe and foot advise, event information and much more!


Debra Smith

After several years of training and walking the Portland Marathon, a friend talked about a relay race we might be interested in getting a team together and walking. The idea of getting some friends together and spend the weekend walking, swapping gossip and having fun while experiencing (what would become) a great sense of accomplishment sounded perfect. Thru the many years of walking and eventual work as a walk relay course official, I met and worked with Judy Heller. A brief job transfer out of Oregon occurred and upon my return in '03, I reengaged with Judy and her efforts to establish and produce the Willamette Valley Relay (WVR). I participate in several aspects in the production of the WVR; activity tracking and execution, team seeding, and volunteer management are just a few of my duties. But the very best duties are trouble shooting course issues during the race and working the Finish Table in Alton Baker Park. So, if I don't see you at the Captain's Meeting - I'll catch you at the Finish Table!



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