Walking (Subscribe)
Categories
- Freestyle Walking (12)
- Racewalking (9)
- Women (3)
Links
About Walking
Guide to walking for fitness, recreation, and competitive racewalking. Provides articles, a link library, chat, bulletin board, and newsletter.
Adventure Walking and Travel Tips
http://www.blessitt.com/adventure/index.html
Guinness Book of Records record holder Arthur Blessitt give tips about walking and travel.
Bangor University Mountain Walking Club
Includes news, weblog, photos, calendar, kit list, rules, and related links for this club based at the University of Wales.
Danata's Walking Club Ideas
http://angelfire.com/me2/danata/
Personal website with tips on exercise, gear, general fitness pointers and stress relief.
eGroups: Walklist
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/walklist/
Dedicated to walking for fitness, sport, and fun. Walking clubs and events are featured. The members share their experience of walking.
eMedicine Health - Walking for Fitness
http://www.emedicinehealth.com/articles/25907-1.asp
Consumer health resource center providing information on the health benefits of walking. Tips on walking routines, exercises, shoes and other equipment.
Everybody's Walking - Index
http://sky.prohosting.com/barge/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.cgi
Members only forum for walkers and ramblers.
First Verified Walk Around the World
http://home.earthlink.net/~earthwalker1/
Documents the Kunst brothers' global walk. Photos, anecdotes and memorabilia.
Health Walkers Inc.
Offers online statistical tracking of fitness activities and goal progress for clubs and individuals. Also provides events to help set and achieve personal goals.
International Volkssport Federation
Official Volkssport site. Description of its purpose, lists walking clubs and their contact information, events worldwide and membership information.
JustWalk.com
Membership site providing information and resources for tracking fitness progress and other goals.
Let's Strollercise
http://www3.telus.net/Lets_Strollercise/
Strollercising is a way for moms and dads to get into shape. Information, tips, medical corner, food, users' questions.
Marathon Walking
http://www.marathonwalking.com
Information and tips on walking marathons. Includes training schedules, marathon calendar, and testimonials.
Metro Toronto Fitness Club Powerwalking
Training tips and event listing for competitive fitness walkers. Also club information and links.
Outdoor Pursuits - Walking For Health Benefits
http://www.ramblers.org.uk/info/everyone/health.html
Basic information on the benefits of walking for health, state of mind and longevity. Features suggestions for walking in Great Britain.
Plantar Fasciitis is a Common Cause of Heel Pain
http://healthlink.mcw.edu/article/987116429.html
Plantar fasciitis is caused by inflammation of the plantar fascia, a thin layer of tough tissue supporting the arch of the foot. An article from Medical College Phycisians of Wisconsin. (April 12, 2001)
Smart Walks: 12 Week Fitness Programs
Walking program with goals to improve mental and physical fitness and health. Program description and contact information.
Steven Newman, the Worldwalker
http://www.theworldwalker.com/
The official site with biography, resources, forums, and contacts.
The Over the Hill Gang
http://www.theoverthehillgang.net/
Volkssport club focused on walking in historic areas of Washington and Oregon.
The Spirit of Walking
Directs viewers to events sponsored by the American Volkssport Association. Links include a tutorial, FAQ, definitions, walking clubs, youth programs, articles and membership information.
The Walk Zone
Includes a collection of walks from various locations in the United Kingdom, plus some from travels to mountainous regions overseas. Includes description, photos and some maps.
The Walker's Warehouse: Resources
http://www.walkerswarehouse.com/walkers_resources/
Includes basic tips, FAQs, printable log, event finder, and related links.
The Walking Site - A Resource for Walkers
http://www.thewalkingsite.com/
How to start and maintain a fitness walking program, and where to find walking information. FAQ, clubs, links. Tips for beginners, racewalking, events, marathons, and walking gear.
Walk 4 Life
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/walk_4_life/
Yahoo! walking group. Includes forum, photographs, journals, tips and links.