With many WOW events on the horizon, we've been brainstorming to make sure that our 2009 events are the best ever.  What did we do last year that worked?  What did we do last year that didn't work?  What can we do better this year?  What can we add this year?  

One change we've already made is the addition of the LifeBalance Program as a benefit for all Walk Club Members. Not only do our WOWzers enjoy weekly walks, club shirts

and weekly email tips, now they have access to substantial savings for recreational, cultural and wellness based businesses through their LifeBalance Membership.

We are also trying to make the Willamette Valley 30K Walk n' Relay even greener this year.   Last year we implemented major changes to be as green as we could be (even qualifying as one of Runner's World Green Events) but we think we can do even better.

If you have ideas on how we can be greener, or what we can do better - tell us!

Email judy@wondersofwalking.com.

Best — Judy

"He who would learn to fly one day must first learn to stand and walk and run and

climb and dance; one cannot fly into flying." – Friedrich Nietzsche

EVENT SPOTLIGHT: CASA's Light of Hope

CASA OF CENTRAL OREGON'S ANNUAL 5K & 1K RUN/WALK & COMMUNITY CHALLENGE RELAY! This USATF certified course begins at 8:30am at McKay Park along the Deschutes River.  The course loops thru Bend's scenic northwest neighborhoods and finishes back at McKay park.  Sorry, no animals or strollers allowed.

Learn more about CASA and the Light of Hope at www.casaofcentraloregon.org!

HEALTH TIP: Exercise Can Help Control Stress

People who exercise regularly will tell you they feel better. Some will say it’s because chemicals called neurotransmitters, which are produced in the brain, are stimulated during exercise. Since it’s believed that neurotransmitters mediate people’s moods and emotions, they can make you feel better and less stressed.

Read this tip from the American Council on Exercise!

For many more walking tips and benefits, visit our WOW Benefits Section.

RECIPE: Cream of Carrot Soup

Recipe from:

In The Kitchen with Tamela! To purchase a copy, call Tamela Sanchez at 503-422-1318

Yuk!  What do you mean Cream of Carrot soup!  Well that's exactly what I thought when this was first served to me in Conchos, Mexico at my husband's Grandmother's house.  But I was so wrong; it was so delicious I ate almost half the pot.

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

 

WOW WALK CLUB

Walk with us at REI-Portland or REI-Clackamas, every Saturday morning at 9:00 am.

For more information on the WOW Walk Club, or to start your own Walk Club,

visit our website.