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Dear Friends,
WOW celebrates and promotes walking …. for all the
reasons we like it…..fun, fitness, challenge, relaxation,
recreation, wellness.
We are embarking upon our third year of promoting WALK
ONLY events for the continuum of walkers: social, health,
fitness, speed, racewalk, Nordic.
For 2006 the Willamette Valley Relay, Sisters Stride into
Autumn and Pumpkin Caper dates are confirmed. Early team
registrations for WVR are ahead of last year. Please continue
to spread the word.
Be sure to check out the new
WOW video, including scenes from and interviews of
WVR 2005 and Sisters Stride participants.
Look below for additional group walks and trainings available
through the Wonders of Walking Walk Club, hosted by REI.
I wish for you a year of sunshine, warmth, laughter,
health and fun!
Judy
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Please help
give the WOW newsletter a name! If you have a creative
idea on what we can call our newsletter, please submit
your ideas by 3/15/06 at info@wondersofwalking.com.
The winner will receive a warm and soft WOW fleece blanket,
great for wrapping around you during these cold months!
The drawing will be held on 2/20/06. We will notify the
winner and announce the new name next edition and on the
WOW site.
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Hello
Captains & Potential Relay Participants,
Whether you are new to long distance, walk relays or a
veteran, Judy Heller has authored a series of articles
published in WalkAbout
Magazine to help inform and educate:
- “Are you ready for a different
walking experience?"
Sept./Oct. 2005 - Part 1 of 4, this informative article
explains long distance relays, what to expect and all
that they entail.
Read the Article
- “Building a team.” November/December
2005 - Part 2 of 4, this article walks you through building
your team, who to look for in selecting your team and
resources to select from.
Read
the Article
- "Relay Walking: Training"
January/February 2006 - Part 3 of 4,
Judy talks about how to properly train for a long distance
relay, setting realistic goals and safe ways to accomplish
those goals.
Read
the Article
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If you think Lewis &
Clark had an adventure. . . You, too, can twist and turn
your way through the scenic Willamette Valley on a beautiful
summer day with your own exploration party!! The Willamette
Valley Relay offers an opportunity to discover the beauty
of the historic Willamette Valley, and share the fun and
camaraderie of this exclusive walk-only relay.
We’ve already doubled our registrations from last
year at this point and are looking for any even bigger
and more successful event this year! Please visit the
website
for the most up-to-date information about this year’s
event.
A few quick bits of information for you:
- Lodging: We’ve arranged with
three nearby hotels to provide discounted group rates.
For more information on your accommodations, click
here.
- Team Matching Information for those
looking to be on a team or teams requiring additional
members, we have a team matching program. Last year,
two teams were built from those requesting to be on
a team! Read
how
For the most up to date information on this year’s
event, bookmark and visit
this link.
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Up Close & Personal
with Willamette Valley Relay Teams!
We have started a special
section on the WOW web site devoted to WVR teams.
In it, Captain’s and/or team members share their
experiences about how they formed their teams, personal
triumphs, challenges, motivations and experiences. This
month, you will read about the Steppin Siblins Teams 1&2
and Stroke Stompers! Check
it out.
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5K & 10K WALK
training program, Sponsored by Foot Right NW, begins March
5th. Have you established a goal of completing
your first 5K or 10K, have the desire to improve your
existing times or want to build a base for your first
half marathon? Whatever your motivation, you should register
for the WOW 5K & 10K training series. Read about this
great program or to register click
here.
Announcing the WOW Walk Club hosted by REI -
Portland! You’ve asked for it, we’ve
delivered! Join the WOW Walk Club, hosted by REI - Portland,
to join walkers of all levels, skills, motivations and
goals coming together to support and motivate each other
and have fun! Click
here for more information.
Free Group Walks on Thursday nights, 6:00PM
Portland, OR: 1207 NW 23rd Ave (Between Northrup and Overton)
Free Parking off Northrup under the Northrup Commons condo’s.
Team Relay Training
Contact Judy Heller
@ EROFIT & Associates at 503-282-1677 for details
on team training.
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