As we trundle past the beginning of our new year, we acclimate to the changes that have been made. With the fusion of Wonders of Walking and EroFit comes a combined effort towards all things walking. We bring you the unified newsletter; full of tips, events and factoids. We also have a year of new events (WV 30K) and a new focus on training programs. If you or your team are planning on participating in any events in 2008, you could probably use a little help preparing. In this issue, we highlight two of our new programs, Strength Training for Walkers and All About Walking.
Check it out, let us know what you think, send us your suggestions/feedback!
Judy
"Failure seldom stops you. What stops you is the fear of failure."
-Jack Lemmon
TRAINING PROGRAMS: Strength Training for Walkers
Are you interested in becoming a faster and smoother walker? How about building stronger muscles and bones? The Strength Training for Walkers program can help you do just that! This twice weekly training will meet on Wednesdays from 6:30 - 7:30 and Saturdays from 1:00 - 2:00 beginning February 20. Sign up soon!
For more information on Strength Training for Walkers or to register,
visit www.wondersofwalking.com.
TRAINING PROGRAMS: All About Walking
New to walking? You probably have plenty of questions and may be wondering where
to start. This introduction to walking will cover Fitness Walking, Nordic Walking, Speed Walking and Race Walking. We begin on March 8. Sign up soon!
For more information on All About Walking or to register,
visit www.wondersofwalking.com.
WALKING TIP: Physical Activity 101 by Marcela Vinocur, MD
Physical activity offers a broad range of health benefits. While there continues to be some controversy over the intensity and duration, there is no doubt that physical activity is good medicine.
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ARTICLE: Strategies to Eat Better by Nancy Clark
More often than not, athletes ask me “What is a well balanced diet? What should I be eating to help me perform at my best?” If you want to eat better but don’t know
where to start, here’s a nutrition strategy that can help you fuel your body with a
well balanced sports diet.
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RECIPE: Chicken with Spinach and Cheese
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WEBSITE OF INTEREST: www.freerice.com
FreeRice.com offers a simple word game to help improve your vocabulary. For every word you get right, they will donate 20 grains of rice through the United Nations.
Click to visit www.freerice.com.
WOW EVENTS 2008!
MARK YOUR CALENDARS! WV 30K Walk n' Relay, July 19, 2008.
Walk solo or with a team for a great day of fun, camaraderie & safety - all on bike paths of Alton Baker Park. Bring your friends, family, & associates and take on the challenge.
For more information, click here.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS! Willamette Valley 10K Walk/Run, July 19, 2008.
Enjoy a scenic 10K through Alton Baker Park in Eugene, OR. Walk or run the bike path along the Willamette River and cross the same finish line with the 30K participants.
For more information, click here.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS! Sisters Stride Into Autumn, September 21, 2008.
As we start to say goodbye to the long, hot days of summer and enter Fall, Wonders of Walking wants you to enjoy this time of year with the “Sisters Stride Into Autumn.”
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