Yes, it can be done. In fact, the number of walking participants in distance events has grown over recent years, so much so that it's hard to call them "races," anymore.
Walking is free, convenient and natural. It's a shame that it's "more natural" in Europe, and in U.S. cities where public transportation is readily available. Driving forces us into a sedentary lifestyle.
"Fartlek" is Swedish for "speed play," and runners incorporate them into their training programs to build speed and endurance. Fartleks include a warmup and cool down, with bursts of race pace between intervals of slower pace, repeated several times. Design your own fartlek routine for your walks: Speed Play
If you're fortunate enough to have a park along your route, find a bench and stretch, do pushups and squats, incorporate some other strength exercises. The more you challenge your body, the greater the benefits.
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Yes, it can be done. In fact, the number of walking participants in distance events has grown over recent years, so much so that it's hard to call them "races," anymore.
Walking is free, convenient and natural. It's a shame that it's "more natural" in Europe, and in U.S. cities where public transportation is readily available. Driving forces us into a sedentary lifestyle.
"Fartlek" is Swedish for "speed play," and runners incorporate them into their training programs to build speed and endurance. Fartleks include a warmup and cool down, with bursts of race pace between intervals of slower pace, repeated several times. Design your own fartlek routine for your walks: Speed Play
If you're fortunate enough to have a park along your route, find a bench and stretch, do pushups and squats, incorporate some other strength exercises. The more you challenge your body, the greater the benefits.
September 8, 2008 - 7:55pmThis Comment
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