The cover of the October 2009 issue of INstride magazine.

OCTOBER FEATURES:

• Fall Into Fitness -- Make a life change as the leaves change

• Walking Women -- Brown County group mixes recreation with friendship | photo gallery

• Surf's Up? -- Not exactly, but Bloomington women use boards for full-body paddling workout | photo gallery

• Tailgate Eats -- Sporty treats that won't bust your gut

• 5 Questions for a Hand Doctor -- Dr. Otto Wickstrom

• 5 Common Sports Injuries -- How to avoid — or treat — them

• Fresh Picks -- Pumpkin: Fall's Super Food

• My Fitness INspiration -- Melanie Castillo-Cullather

• Editor's Letter

• Letter to the Editor