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I suppose only the regulars have noticed the silence from the partners in crime at Wonder Walkers headquarters.!... More
Posted on August 25, 2010 at 11:30 AM

Women and Walking

When we conceived the idea of WW we were inspired by the fact that over centuries women have walked/marched for causes. We love the famous photo of Dame Whina with her granddaughter on the great Hikoi to Parliament ... More
Posted on July 19, 2010 at 11:35 AM

Stay Connected

In the Participation Economy, we’re all connected. Our days are centered around social media, email, text messages, Blackberries, iPhones and e-Readers. Facebook and LinkedIn have become such a big part of our lives that they’re almost irreplaceable. We’re so interconnected, that even the smallest decisions are made by a collective... More
Posted on July 06, 2010 at 12:39 AM

Sharing and Caring.

I wonder what it is that enables women who don't know each other from a bar of soap to so freely share info that possibly could help others... More
Posted on June 24, 2010 at 12:08 PM

Fabulous Walk Opportunity.

If you are new to Wonder Walkers ..Welcome and to the old faithful thanks for all your contributions and support... More
Posted on June 18, 2010 at 09:11 PM

The Latest Craze.

There is a new craze in town, the Skechers Shape-Ups walking shoes... More
Posted on June 09, 2010 at 03:01 PM

Excuses Excuses and Apologies!

Well it is June already and we are wondering where the time has gone. We started the May newsletter and never finished it, a bit like all the walks I have thought about but never got round to... More
Posted on May 31, 2010 at 12:45 PM

Takes all sorts.

The wonderful thing about the internet especially the social networking sites is the ability to connect with people. Some may be friends you have lost touch with ,family living abroad or new people all with a different story to share... More
Posted on April 27, 2010 at 10:11 AM

Reasons to Walk

Reasons to Walk When I was in Australia recently I picked up this great mag "Prevention Australia" not a sexy title but some really good info on walking and these are the comments from the magazines contributors... More
Posted on April 21, 2010 at 12:14 PM

21 kms. What an achievement.!

I walked 21kms on Sunday with one of the Wonderwalkers I met online . I am sure it felt odd for both of us meeting for the first time a few minutes before the start time... More
Posted on March 22, 2010 at 09:45 AM

Humpridge Track

I have just had the most magnificent few days walking the Humpridge Track... More
Posted on March 11, 2010 at 02:11 PM

A New Decade

Well if your anything like me it is virtually useless setting goals in the New Year..so now that the kids are back at school and routine kicks in it is far more realistic to set your goals even though the year seems half over... More
Posted on February 15, 2010 at 11:47 AM

Happy New Year

Happy New Year! We hope you have all had a Happy Xmas and New Year... More
Posted on January 12, 2010 at 09:19 PM

Hang in there !

Well it is the silly silly season.!... More
Posted on December 17, 2009 at 06:27 AM

Simple Tips to Keep You Going !

These simple steps will help keep your metabolism running hot, your motivation running high, and your eating habits on track. State the positive. Thoughts are self-fulfilling prophecies. Tell yourself "I can lose weight." "I will get out for my walk today." "I can resist the jet planes and chocolate"... More
Posted on November 30, 2009 at 03:37 PM

French Fries Everywhere

I have just recently returned from a week in Kuwait..not my prefered choice of holiday destination but nonetheless it was great to have a week of no chores..no kids and a bit of luxury. I attended the Mens squash World Champs and was inducted into the Legends Hall of Fame... More
Posted on November 17, 2009 at 06:47 AM

Bird Feed

We have some amazing women in this country.....no wonder we were the first in the World to give gals the vote! We have posted on the video section a short film from some wonderfully clever and very funny women.....(and men) right here in the Bay of Plenty... More
Posted on November 07, 2009 at 01:38 PM

Don't lose your sense of humour !

There are many big questions in life-one of them is. What are the good things about getting older if you're a woman?... More
Posted by Paula on October 29, 2009 at 12:47 PM

Amazing

I watched John Campbell Live..two things struck me about the good bad and the ugly of human nature. Firstly the touch judge who got it wrong in the Air New Zealand Cup game (that's rugby by the way)between Hawkes Bay and Canterbury and disallowed a last minute try... More
Posted on October 21, 2009 at 01:46 PM

Calling all Walkers

Ladies this is an impassioned plea for help !... More
Posted on October 14, 2009 at 09:40 AM

Finding a Buddy

Many moons ago when Paula (the other WonderWalker) and I conceived this idea about a one stop shop for women and walking our primary goal was to provide information and support to encourage women to enjoy being active... More
Posted on September 22, 2009 at 09:06 AM

Welcome to the Newbies

Welcome to WonderWalkers ! Thanks to the Australian Womens Weekly,Tuatara Tours and Asics we have a fantastic walking adventure and wardrobe to give away to a lucky WW member... More
Posted on August 21, 2009 at 06:40 AM

Fantastic Opportunity

Thanks to the Australian Womens Weekly,Tuatara Tours and Asics we have a fantastic walking adventure and wardrobe to give away to a lucky WW member... More
Posted on July 31, 2009 at 02:07 PM

The Walking Office

The Walking Office- Because I walk every day I often take my office with me. It consists of a mobile; a big black felt pen and a notepad small enough to fit in my pocket... More
Posted on July 17, 2009 at 11:00 PM

Walking vs Running

It's always a great debate., and why is it that so many people who walk don't believe it is a worthy form of exercise.So what is the real difference between running vs walking? There are pros and cons to each activity and you might be surprised at the similarities and... More
Posted on June 22, 2009 at 10:13 AM

Winter Wake Up

I thought this article in the Guardian by Lucy Atkin made interesting reading and besides it gives walking a big thumbs up... More
Posted on June 15, 2009 at 01:44 PM

To Blog or Blob

Well it has been a while between blogs. I appear to have developed writers block along with a whole lot of ailments that make me want to eat more and exercise less.Must be the sudden onset of winter that has made me feel so blobby... More
Posted on May 26, 2009 at 01:47 PM

Need a reason to Walk !

1. We all know the benefits of exercise.It’s not rocket science and yet there is still this great disconnect fron knowing what is good for us and actually doing it. The more we benefit, the more motivated we are. For example, if I told you I'd give you a million... More
Posted on May 07, 2009 at 12:09 PM

Mary had a little Dame

Well I am recovering from the walking the Rotorua Marathon,the legs are a little stiff but it is the blister on my heel that is a real souvenir of nearly six hours of striding it out. My walking buddy Mary Lambie and I feel rather chuffed that with limited training... More
Posted by Susan on May 04, 2009 at 10:17 AM

Wanderland

Wanderland Easter Eggs,Hot Cross Buns are now behind us. For one of us at WonderWalkers H.Q the results of tucking into the Easter “spirit” are well and truly on the behind!... More
Posted by Paula on April 22, 2009 at 02:53 PM

Susan Boyle - The Unsung Hero

"This morning we watched the You Tube video of Susan Boyle who appeared on the UK show 'Britains got Talent' last week. We have now posted this on our site – Videos The below information is a blog about Susan. She has a site www.susan-boyle.com... More
Posted on April 16, 2009 at 02:15 PM

Walking the new sport in town.

One of the motivations for us to develop WW was that we thought walking was seen as the “poor cousin “of exercise.i.e. The thing to do if you can’t run!... More
Posted by Paula on April 02, 2009 at 05:11 PM

Exercise improves your sex life !!!!

It's a no brainer that any form pf physical activity improves your health and well being but I am still getting my head around the evidence that it improves your sex life... More
Posted on March 26, 2009 at 11:07 AM

What a couple of weeks.

Well where do I start.The last two weeks have been hectic,exciting and frustrating all in one.At least I shouldn't complain that life is boring! I did mention on WW that I was going to walk the Humpridge Track..going was right. Thanks to mother nature and a less than obliging person... More
Posted on March 17, 2009 at 01:55 PM

The Gift of Life

Whilst many women walk to stay fit and healthy both mentally and physically,there is no doubt that women are motivated to walk for causes that give them meaning and purpose... More
Posted on February 27, 2009 at 09:04 AM

All Walks of Life

Amazing the people you meet from all walks of life.Last week I had coffee with Annah Stretton at her very cool cafe come frock shop come publishing house in Morrinsville. Man it seems to me she has just about done it all. What struck me most coming home was the... More
Posted on February 23, 2009 at 02:13 PM

Protect, Detect and Love Your Skin

Two years ago I took the brave plunge and learnt to swim. I don’t know what was more terrifying, the thought of not being able to touch the bottom of the pool or the sight of my bottom in my antique swimsuit... More
Posted on February 09, 2009 at 02:19 PM

Wonderful Woman

Congrats to Valerie Vili for winning the supreme award at the Westpac Halberg Awards and also to her coach Kirsten Hellier for winning the Coach of the Year. It was another awesome evening catching up with friends of yesteryear and revelling in the opportunity to celebrate the magnificent achievements of... More
Posted by Susan on February 05, 2009 at 12:47 PM

IT'S A DOG'S LIFE

My colleague and partner in crime is what you would best decribe as a real animal lover. Over the course of time and many walks I have experienced many a heroic animal rescue.Whether it be an injured bird,cat or even a hedgehog,Paula will do what it takes to get an... More
Posted on January 29, 2009 at 06:15 PM

What has happened to the New Year Resolutions

So far so good, nothing drastic but I have managed to eat less,drink less and exercise more so it's good to know I have some will power left.Unfortunately the scales tell a different story. Weird really .I console myself that muscle weighs heavier than fat..so that must be the reason... More
Posted by Susan on January 23, 2009 at 07:51 AM

No More Family Walks

Much has been said lately about wrapping your kids up in cotton wool. I have been as guilty as most about being over protective,however the more kids you have the less paranoid you tend to be... More
Posted by Susan on January 12, 2009 at 07:17 PM

Those New Year Resolutions

2009 is just around the corner,most of us wonder where on earth did the year go.!According to the Herald on Sunday a global study of 12,000 peoplefound that 30 per cent od all respondents said they'd forgotten about their resolutions come February,and only one in 5 actually stays on track... More
Posted on December 29, 2008 at 08:34 AM

Set a BHAG Goal

I have recently read "Fighting Globesity" by Phillip Mills of Les Mills fame.They talk about BHAG goals..which translates to Big Hairy Audacious Goals and with that in mind and the possibilty that many of you will be pondering your New Year's resolutions,here is one you might like to consider... More
Posted by Susan on December 19, 2008 at 12:11 AM

Breakfast

I was about to upload some photos from my trip to Egypt,the glorious one of me on a camel at the Pyramids and an even more gorgeous one dressed in my burkha in a mosque and the bl...kids have deleted them. Anyway it's good to be back in Godzone. After... More
Posted by Susan on December 15, 2008 at 10:34 AM

Sixteen Days Till Christmas

Sixteen days to Xmas and if you’re an average walker that’s about 80,000 steps between here and the roast turkey! Lots of great giveaways on site – so be in to win to put something under the Xmas tree!... More
Posted on December 09, 2008 at 04:57 PM

Summer is Here!

Well –no doubt- after the last few days summer has arrived! Hope you have all been able to enjoy some relaxed times in the great outdoors... More
Posted on December 01, 2008 at 01:43 PM

Interesting Reading

Interesting Reading Not sure if you will have seen the results of the 2007/08 Active NZ Survey published last week. The good news was that Kiwi’s are continuing to participate in sport and recreation at the same levels of 7 years ago and a good number... More
Posted by Paula on November 24, 2008 at 11:00 AM

Make time to Walk

Sometimes I scratch my head and wonder how the hell did we ever come up with the idea to develop a website about walking. I might love it and so do a heap of others but how on earth do we get those who only ever think about it…up and... More
Posted by Susan on November 17, 2008 at 02:12 PM

Walk... It's Free !

Do something that’s FREE-WALK!... More
Posted by Paula on November 13, 2008 at 09:58 AM

WonderWalkers Needs You

WW NEEDS YOU! It has now been nearly 3 years since Susan and I conceived of WonderWalkers! What a journey! Lots of steep steep hills –some descents into swampy ground –some amazing experiences and learning –and lots of very very deep breaths!... More
Posted on November 02, 2008 at 09:03 AM

Proof..Exercise must be good for you.

I spent Labour weekend at the 2008 World masters Squash Champs... More
Posted by Susan on October 27, 2008 at 10:05 PM

The Couch Potato

Amazing isn't it. We all know that exercise is good for us and yet we still do nothing about it. I wonder why?... More
Posted by Susan on October 20, 2008 at 11:46 AM

Family Walking

The end of a very busy and somewhat chaotic school holidays culminated in a family tramp up the Pinnacles... More
Posted by Susan on October 14, 2008 at 11:42 AM

Who invented school holidays?

I reckon whoever invented school holidays didn't have children or was a school teacher. OK I enjoy the break from routine,no lunches,no after school mayhem but I have to admit the last week would have tested the patience of a saint.In the last week we have had two days in... More
Posted on October 06, 2008 at 04:49 PM

Absolutely Awesome

Congrats to all the friends of Sue's who did such a magnificent job on Saturday night and raised an amazing $50,000 dollars which means that Sue has the peace of mind of knowing that whilst she still has breast cancer she no longer has the added financial pressure of wondering... More
Posted by Susan on September 22, 2008 at 11:03 AM

Walk for a Cause

I have just had a few fantastic days in the Gold Coast..the weather is so fab that getting up early and walking is easy. I went courtesy of A1 Homes who were hosting a conference and of course got to see the All Blacks give the Wallabies a thrashing!. .It... More
Posted by Susan on September 17, 2008 at 12:27 PM

To Blog or not to Blog

Isn't blogging a funny term,actually since the inception of WonderWalkers it's been a case of the more you learn the less you know. Trying to get a handle on the whole web world has been rather daunting to say the least,particularly as Paula and I would consider ourselves IT luddites... More
Posted by Susan on September 08, 2008 at 11:10 PM