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May 12, 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!

 


Kris Deane

Kris Deane is a fitness walker. As a driver supporting a relay running team years ago she spied a race competitor walking. She rolled down her window to offer the runner assistance (she assumed the runner was injured) and was answered back "I'm okay; I entered the walking division in this relay". That's all it took for Kris to put together a walking team for several years following. She has completed walks ranging in distance of 5k to marathons. Kris is a recently retired Program Manager from a local high tech company. Her skills managing program details have made her an excellent fit for administrative duties that are required to support all aspects of the Willamette Valley Relay. On race day, Kris can be found checking teams in at the start, monitoring the course during the relay and working the administrative table at the finish. Her behind-the- scenes administrative contribution is the Guide Book, race day game creation, and working at Wonders of Walking booths during trade fairs. At these fairs and during the year when Kris talks about the Willamette Valley Relay, you will most likely hear her say "Come play with us!"



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