Dear Friends,

November weather marks the transition from summer to fall with magnificent color in certain areas of the country, falling leaves, shorter hours of daylight, and unstable weather. This is very much a time of change both in climate and our personal lives! As we look to upcoming holidays, now is the time to create an action plan for enjoying the festivities – food, people, and parties; at the same time, have a plan for staying active.

Thank you for your interest in Footsteps for Health. I'd enjoy hearing from you!

I wish for you a year of peace, prospertity, health and fun!

Judy

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“Continuity gives us roots; change gives us branches,

letting us stretch and grow and reach new heights.”

- Pauline R Kezer

Call To Action! WVR 2008 Early Registration

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Featured Article:

Winning Nutrition Books: Good Gifts for Good Health

by Nancy Clark

Each year brings a holiday season filled with athletes searching for the “perfect gift” for a friend, relative, or teammate. To make your shopping easier, I’m sharing a list of winning book suggestions for active people.

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Recipe: Roasted Vegetables

Recipe provided by Reba Akin ND.

Fitness Tip: Can Exercise Reduce Your Risk of Catching a Cold?

Sir William Osler, the famous Canadian medical doctor, once quipped, “There’s only one way to treat the common cold — with contempt.” And for good reason. The average adult has two to three respiratory infections each year. That number jumps to six or seven for young children. Whether or not you get sick with a cold after being exposed to a virus
depends on many factors that affect your immune system. Old age, cigarette smoking,
mental stress, poor nutrition and lack of sleep have all been associated with impaired immune function and increased risk of infection.

Read this tip from the American Council on Exercise!

"Behold the turtle. He makes progress only when he sticks his neck out."
– James Bryant Conant

Local Activities and Events: Mark Your Calendar

 

November 10, 2007	Technique Critique…a step in the right direction! 3:30 - 4:30 pm U.S. Grant High School Track NE 33rd and U.S. Grant Place $10.00 per session
November 10, 2007	Nordic Walking 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm U.S. Grant High School Track NE 33rd and U.S. Grant Place $30.00 Bring-your-own-poles $35.00 Try a pair of FITTREK poles
November 25, 2007	Technique Critique…a step in the right direction! 3:30 - 4:30 pm U.S. Grant High School Track NE 33rd and U.S. Grant Place $10.00 per session
Begins January 6, 2008	Wonders of Walking and Erofit Present: The 5K, 10K and Half Marathon Training Program Whether you’re a “daily life” or competitive walker, this structured training program fits your needs!  For more information, visit our website.
Begins January 19, 2008	Wonders of Walking and REI-Portland Present: The WOW Walk Series This 3 week session focuses on Motivation, Target Heart Rate and Cold Weather Gear. For more information, visit www.wondersofwalking.com.
May 18 - 20, 2008	13th Annual NW Regional Race Walk Retreat Mark your calendars for next year's RW Retreat- Learn or improve your RW Technique!
July 18 - 19, 2008	Willamette Valley Relay Registration is open for this walk-only team relay covering 135 miles of the beautiful historic Willamette Valley. Experience what Lewis and Clark discovered!!

For information on Wonders of Walking events,

visit their events page at www.wondersofwalking.com

 

The information contained in this newsletter or located on the web site, www.erofit.com, is not intended as a substitute for the medical recommendations of physicians or other health-care providers.

EROFIT & Associates is dedicated to helping people achieve healthy bodies,

sound minds and vibrant-active lifestyles.