Tuesday, April 7th, is designated as National Start! Walking Day by the American Heart Association. An estimated 145 million American adults are overweight and 4 million are obese, placing more than a third of the working-age population at risk for chronic illnesses. Obesity-related diseases account for nearly 10 percent of all medical spending in the United States or an estimated $147 billion a year.

Portland, Oregon has a kick off scheduled from 11 am – 1 pm at the World Trade Center. Check online for a Walking Day rally path near you.

We are pleased to shout out: Put a little group spirit in your step. Lace up your shoes, join with friends and laugh more than 4 times a day…let the child within brighten this month. Check out the WOW Walk Club – launching our third location hosted by REI--Bend, Oregon May 1. Check out the Free clinics being offered at REI on April 17 a clothing clinic and April 24 a walking clinic. After each we will head out the door.

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"I have learned, as a rule of thumb, never to ask whether you can do something.

Say, instead, that you are doing it. Then fasten your seat belt.

The most remarkable things follow." – Julia Cameron

Featured Training : Stride into Spring begins this Sunday April 11.

5K, 10K, & Half Marathon Training

• Have an event you are planning on doing this summer?
• Interested in learning more about speed walking and racewalking?
• Focused on promoting wellness in your life?
• Are you looking for an edge?

This Program is for you! You’ll train with experienced coaches. Get personalized attention. Learn to walk better, faster, and without injury.
For details or to register, visit www.wondersofwalking.com.

For details or to register, visit www.wondersofwalking.com.

Fitness Tip: Transform your walking into progress and achievement

                                                                                                 by Judy Heller

 As the calendar pages flip to the month of April, many of you may realize the honeymoon is over for your well-self / walking goals set in January. Has life intervened? Is it feeling like work, and your enthusiasm has waned? Are you are feeling disappointed or frustrated? Revisit your vision for this year with these 10 strategies...

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RECIPE: Sauteed Winter Greens One of my favorites this time of the year.

From Reba Akin ND, a great source of vitamin C!

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