http://www.examiner.com/x-2281-Portland-Walking-Examiner?cid=exrss-Portland-Walking-Examiner en-us Mon, 23 Nov 2009 02:51:17 -0700 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 06:34:53 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-2281-Portland-Walking-Examiner~y2009m11d20-Mt-Tabor-walk-Saturday-to-preburn-Thanksgiving-calories?cid=exrss-Portland-Walking-Examiner Get ready for the feast by pre-burning those Thanksgiving calories.  Join in a free group walk of the Mt. Tabor year-round walk Saturday, Nov. 21. All are welcome - fast, slow and in between. Sign-in before 9 am at Providence Portland Medical... Walking Events Walking Fri, 20 Nov 2009 06:34:53 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2281-Portland-Walking-Examiner~y2009m11d20-Mt-Tabor-walk-Saturday-to-preburn-Thanksgiving-calories?cid=exrss-Portland-Walking-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2281-Portland-Walking-Examiner~y2009m11d13-Twilight-Vampire-Walk-in-Forks-WA?cid=exrss-Portland-Walking-Examiner Calling all vampires to take a road trip to Forks, Washington on Saturday, Nov. 14 for a free Twilight-inspired walk that includes locations used for filming. The walk will retrace locations made famous by  Stephenie Meyer in her “Twili... Walking Events Walking Fri, 13 Nov 2009 07:52:54 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2281-Portland-Walking-Examiner~y2009m11d13-Twilight-Vampire-Walk-in-Forks-WA?cid=exrss-Portland-Walking-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2281-Portland-Walking-Examiner~y2009m11d12-Portland-in-the-Fall-Walk?cid=exrss-Portland-Walking-Examiner Enjoy a free walk Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 14-15, in southeast Portland.  The Portland in the Fall walk is a free volkssport walk open to the public, hosted by the 4 D's Volkssport Club.  Walkers can register and start between 8 am ... Walking Events Walking Thu, 12 Nov 2009 07:59:17 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2281-Portland-Walking-Examiner~y2009m11d12-Portland-in-the-Fall-Walk?cid=exrss-Portland-Walking-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2281-Portland-Walking-Examiner~y2009m11d6-Vancouver-Veterans-Parade-Walk-Saturday-Nov-7?cid=exrss-Portland-Walking-Examiner Honor veterans at this free 5K/10K walk through historic Vancouver, Washington and view the Vancouver Veterans Parade on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009. The walk starts from 9 am until noon at the VA Medical Center, Building D7, 1601 E. Fourth Plain Blvd.... Walking Events Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:08:37 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2281-Portland-Walking-Examiner~y2009m11d6-Vancouver-Veterans-Parade-Walk-Saturday-Nov-7?cid=exrss-Portland-Walking-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2281-Portland-Walking-Examiner~y2009m10d31-Zombie-walk-flash-mob?cid=exrss-Portland-Walking-Examiner Calling all zombies. The Zombiewalk.com forum has a posting alerting the undead to come for a flash mob zombie walk at the Gateway Mall, 2 pm, on All-Hallows Eve.  The posting says to "meet at island park in the parking lot 12:00 to 12:3... Walking Events Walking Fun Sat, 31 Oct 2009 06:19:45 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2281-Portland-Walking-Examiner~y2009m10d31-Zombie-walk-flash-mob?cid=exrss-Portland-Walking-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2281-Portland-Walking-Examiner~y2009m10d30-Walk-off-the-Halloween-treats?cid=exrss-Portland-Walking-Examiner It's so easy to grab those fun size candy bars or pop some candy corn in your mouth.  But do you know how far you will have to walk to walk off those calories? Those treats can really trick you into thinking they don't count. Use ... Walking Events Walking Fri, 30 Oct 2009 07:51:41 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2281-Portland-Walking-Examiner~y2009m10d30-Walk-off-the-Halloween-treats?cid=exrss-Portland-Walking-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2281-Portland-Walking-Examiner~y2009m10d28-Cemetery-strolls?cid=exrss-Portland-Walking-Examiner Cemeteries are featured on several Portland-area year-round volkssport walking routes.  These are map-guided walks you can do any day after registering at the start point and taking a map.  For the cemetery enthusiasts, the Spirit of Wal... Walking Routes Walking Wed, 28 Oct 2009 06:31:11 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2281-Portland-Walking-Examiner~y2009m10d28-Cemetery-strolls?cid=exrss-Portland-Walking-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2281-Portland-Walking-Examiner~y2009m10d23-Happy-Valley-and-Tigard-walks?cid=exrss-Portland-Walking-Examiner Your last chance to see the fall foliage while it is still on the trees is this weekend.  Two free walks are available, eastside and westside, to stretch your legs and enjoy the fall colors. Saturday, October 24, 2009 enjoy the second ann... Walking Events Walking Fri, 23 Oct 2009 17:07:57 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2281-Portland-Walking-Examiner~y2009m10d23-Happy-Valley-and-Tigard-walks?cid=exrss-Portland-Walking-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2281-Portland-Walking-Examiner~y2009m10d19-Is-the-marathon-deadly?cid=exrss-Portland-Walking-Examiner Three runners died on Sunday, Oct. 18 while at or near the end of the half marathon (13.1 miles) of the Detroit Marathon.  Could this happen at Portland-area events? Marathon deaths are rare, an estimated 1 in 50,000 to 80,000 according t... Walking Injuries Walking Portland Marathon Mon, 19 Oct 2009 19:43:20 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2281-Portland-Walking-Examiner~y2009m10d19-Is-the-marathon-deadly?cid=exrss-Portland-Walking-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2281-Portland-Walking-Examiner~y2009m10d16-Rainy-walks-on-tap-for-Camas-and-Drain?cid=exrss-Portland-Walking-Examiner With an inch of rainfall predicted, local walking clubs welcome waterproof walkers to walks in Camas and Drain on Saturday, Oct. 17.Native Oregonians generally shun umbrellas in favor of waterproof jackets with hoods.  Wearing moisture-wicking p... Walking Events Walking Fri, 16 Oct 2009 07:47:46 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2281-Portland-Walking-Examiner~y2009m10d16-Rainy-walks-on-tap-for-Camas-and-Drain?cid=exrss-Portland-Walking-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2281-Portland-Walking-Examiner~y2009m10d7-Its-Walk-to-School-Day?cid=exrss-Portland-Walking-Examiner Oct. 7 is Walk to School Day. The weather should be perfect for walking some or all of a route to school in Portland, Oregon.The epidemic of childhood obesity and adult obesity should spur more families to try to incorporate more physical activity ... Pedestrian Issues Walking Wed, 07 Oct 2009 06:24:24 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2281-Portland-Walking-Examiner~y2009m10d7-Its-Walk-to-School-Day?cid=exrss-Portland-Walking-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2281-Portland-Walking-Examiner~y2009m10d5-Portland-Marathon-results-and-web-site-go-missing?cid=exrss-Portland-Walking-Examiner As over 8100 Portland Marathon 2009 finishers eagerly awaited their official timing results and on-course photos, the Portland Marathon web site had a Monday morning outage. Those attempting to access the site found only a sign-in page for Squirrel... Walking Portland Marathon Mon, 05 Oct 2009 04:25:20 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2281-Portland-Walking-Examiner~y2009m10d5-Portland-Marathon-results-and-web-site-go-missing?cid=exrss-Portland-Walking-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2281-Portland-Walking-Examiner~y2009m10d4-Portland-Marathon--the-toughest-miles?cid=exrss-Portland-Walking-Examiner The 26.2 miles of the Portland Marathon are filled with challenges.  But the toughest miles are from mile 16 through 22 as runners and walkers face the bridge, the wall, and the gate.Additional Portland Marathon CoveragePortland Marathon photo h... Walking Portland Marathon Sun, 04 Oct 2009 20:45:32 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2281-Portland-Walking-Examiner~y2009m10d4-Portland-Marathon--the-toughest-miles?cid=exrss-Portland-Walking-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2281-Portland-Walking-Examiner~y2009m10d4-After-the-Portland-Marathon-Heal-those-toes-and-sore-muscles?cid=exrss-Portland-Walking-Examiner You've just finished the Portland Marathon -- what do you do now?Additional Portland Marathon CoveragePortland Marathon photo highlightsEntertaining photos from Portland Marathon finish lineFood and DrinkFirst, cool down in the finish area and restoc... Walking Portland Marathon Sun, 04 Oct 2009 09:03:13 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2281-Portland-Walking-Examiner~y2009m10d4-After-the-Portland-Marathon-Heal-those-toes-and-sore-muscles?cid=exrss-Portland-Walking-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2281-Portland-Walking-Examiner~y2009m10d3-Portland-Marathon-nabs-bandits-at-Checkpoint-Charlie?cid=exrss-Portland-Walking-Examiner Do you plan to run or walk the course of the Portland Marathon without having paid the $100 entry fee?  Think again, because Checkpoint Charlie awaits you at the St. Johns Bridge.Additional Portland Marathon CoveragePortland Marathon photo highl... Walking Portland Marathon Sat, 03 Oct 2009 17:25:10 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2281-Portland-Walking-Examiner~y2009m10d3-Portland-Marathon-nabs-bandits-at-Checkpoint-Charlie?cid=exrss-Portland-Walking-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2281-Portland-Walking-Examiner~y2009m10d1-Portland-Marathon-adds-limitedentry-half-marathon-for-2010--register-at-expo?cid=exrss-Portland-Walking-Examiner The Portland Marathon will experiment with a limited-access half marathon in 2010.  Walkers as well as runners are welcome, but participants will have only limited access to registration.  Register at the Portland Marathon Expo Oct. 2-3 at ... Walking Events Portland Marathon Thu, 01 Oct 2009 12:26:25 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2281-Portland-Walking-Examiner~y2009m10d1-Portland-Marathon-adds-limitedentry-half-marathon-for-2010--register-at-expo?cid=exrss-Portland-Walking-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2281-Portland-Walking-Examiner~y2009m9d28-Preparing-the-week-before-the-Portland-Marathon?cid=exrss-Portland-Walking-Examiner The Portland Marathon is only days away. All of your distance training is done. Spend these last days getting your gear, snacks, and race day plans in shape.Additional Portland Marathon CoveragePortland Marathon photo highlightsEntertaining photos fr... Walking Events Walking Training Walking Portland Marathon Mon, 28 Sep 2009 06:58:49 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2281-Portland-Walking-Examiner~y2009m9d28-Preparing-the-week-before-the-Portland-Marathon?cid=exrss-Portland-Walking-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2281-Portland-Walking-Examiner~y2009m9d25-Columbia-Trail-Fest-in-Forest-Park-Sept-26?cid=exrss-Portland-Walking-Examiner The Columbia Trail Fest will benefit Portland's Forest Park Saturday, Sept. 26, 2009.  Walker can enjoy a 5.83 mile trail walk or a 3 mile walk for seniors.  Other events include a Diaper Dash for kids, trail runs and mountain bike course... Walking Events Walking Fri, 25 Sep 2009 06:12:24 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2281-Portland-Walking-Examiner~y2009m9d25-Columbia-Trail-Fest-in-Forest-Park-Sept-26?cid=exrss-Portland-Walking-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2281-Portland-Walking-Examiner~y2009m9d23-Flasher-on-the-Wildwood-Trail?cid=exrss-Portland-Walking-Examiner The Run Oregon blog is reporting that several women have encountered a flasher on Portland's Wildwood Trail.  Thus far, the flasher has not accosted the women.It is bad timing as this weekend is the 60th Anniversary Celebration of Forest Park.... Pedestrian Issues Walking Wed, 23 Sep 2009 08:19:23 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2281-Portland-Walking-Examiner~y2009m9d23-Flasher-on-the-Wildwood-Trail?cid=exrss-Portland-Walking-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2281-Portland-Walking-Examiner~y2009m9d22-First-day-of-Fall-2009-activities-for-walkers?cid=exrss-Portland-Walking-Examiner Oregon is leaping into fall with a record hot day, but don't let the Indian summer keep you indoors.  Get out and enjoy a walk or hike. Shade and Fall Foliage RoutesWhile Oregon boasts a lot of evergreens, shady trails also are often lined wi... Walking Events Walking Routes Walking Tue, 22 Sep 2009 07:50:03 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2281-Portland-Walking-Examiner~y2009m9d22-First-day-of-Fall-2009-activities-for-walkers?cid=exrss-Portland-Walking-Examiner