Articles touting the benefits of walking 10,000 steps a day pop up on a regular basis in my various news and social media feeds. This one popped up today and I think it contains pretty good information in quick, easy-to-read format. Unlike most articles, the author's sources do recommend starting off easy (and to wear running shoes). That's one of my cardinal rules: If you … [Read more...] about Want to Walk 10,000 Steps a Day…Starting Today? Slow Down!
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New Las Vegas Walking Group to Host Workshop, Workout
A free, 90-minute walking workshop & workout LAS VEGAS, NEVADA -- To kick off the start of a new walking group based in the greater Las Vegas area, organizers will host a free, 90-minute walking workshop showcasing three different styles for fitness or competition. Presenters will be 2019 National Senior Games power walk champion Sandi Stapleton and veteran race walker … [Read more...] about New Las Vegas Walking Group to Host Workshop, Workout
Walk for Fitness & Glory – Results from 2019 National Senior Games
Here is your handy resource page for links to my results posts of the women's race walk and power walk events at the 2019 National Senior Games. I hope you'll be inspired to get outside and start walking for fitness...and perhaps a bit of glory! Women's 1500 Meter Race Walk ResultsWomen's 5K Race Walk ResultsWomen's 1500 Meter Power Walk ResultsWomen's 5K Power Walk … [Read more...] about Walk for Fitness & Glory – Results from 2019 National Senior Games
Women’s 5K Power Walk Race Results — 2019 National Senior Games
The top seven power walkers in the women's 75-79 age group at the 2019 National Senior Games. Photo by Bonnie Parrish-Kell. More than 100 women ages 50 through 89 challenged themselves and each other in the 5K power walk contests that took place at Balloon Fiesta Park in Albuquerque, NM for the 2019 National Senior Games. The races started mid-morning under blue skies … [Read more...] about Women’s 5K Power Walk Race Results — 2019 National Senior Games
Women’s 1500m Power Walk Results — 2019 National Senior Games
Seeking medals and personal bests, 34 women ages 75 to 100 competed in the 1500 meter power walk at the 2019 National Senior Games. Photo by Bonnie Parrish-Kell. Power walk debuted as an "open" sport at this year's National Senior Games. Unlike other events, participants did not have to first qualify at a state senior games or other recognized event. Turn out surpassed … [Read more...] about Women’s 1500m Power Walk Results — 2019 National Senior Games