'Go pump some neurons! Expand your cranuims!' so said Robin Williams in the movie Mrs. Doubtfire. Do you know that research is showing that exercise benefits your genes, helping to reverse the aging process at the cellular level? You can have more energy, be smarter, and may even help grow new brain cells? Your brain might actually get bigger. It's easy and fun. Do what you enjoy & be consistent.

WOW celebrates the magic benefits of walking building our walk community one step at a time. What have we been up to? May 1st launched the WOW Walk Club hosted by REI-Bend. Club members now have three locations all meeting on Saturday at 9:00 AM: Portland, Clackamas and Bend - Central Oregon.

May 22nd Judy offered an all day walking clinic in Dalles, Oregon. Beautiful location and very fun group of women.

WOW is offering our first 16 week Half Marathon Training program for Portland Inaugural half marathon hosted by Pace Setter Athletic beginning June 13. Swing into Summer with us even if not signed up for the Portland Half Marathon.

I have a question for you: When you think of the word 'walk' or 'walking' what thought, emotion or image do you have? Please send me your reponse.

Cheers!

Judy

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To love what you do and feel that it matters----

how could anything be more fun?  -- Katharine Graham

Featured Training :   Portland & Victoria Half Marathon Training

                                           hosted by Pace Setter Athletic

Don't miss out on this Training Program for Portland's inaugural and Victoria Half Marathons on October 10, 2010.

WOW offers exclusive walk training programs for beginning to full fledged competitive walkers. There are competitive Racewalk and Nordic walk divisions for the Portland Half Marathon. Come Train with Us

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

Fitness Tip: 

Protein, Carbs & Endurance Performance: Finding the Right Balance

The Athlete’s Kitchen

Copyright: Nancy Clark MS RD CSSD May 2010 

If you are curious about how to best fuel for endurance exercise, here are some tips presented at the 27th Annual SCAN* Symposium, April 2010:

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RECIPE: Massaged Kale Salad with Apple, Radish, Avocado, and Roasted Sunflower Seeds

From Tricia Martin Holistic Health Coach | Eating Designer | Food Writer & Photographer.  Check out her blog at eatingisart.com

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