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New Las Vegas Walking Group to Host Workshop, Workout

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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 Bonnie Parrish-Kell. When: Saturday, Sept. 21, … [Read more...] about New Las Vegas Walking Group to Host Workshop, Workout

Walk for Fitness & Glory – Results from 2019 National Senior Games

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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 1500m Race Walk Results — 2019 National Senior Games

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The competition took place on Saturday, June 15 at the University of New Mexico track and field stadium. Under sunny skies and warm temperatures, 74 women took to the start line to fulfill their dreams of winning medals, achieving personal bests, or simply reaching the starting line after months of training. Shea Darian of Arizona, seen above wearing salmon-colored shorts, … [Read more...] about Women’s 1500m Race Walk Results — 2019 National Senior Games

2018 Nevada Senior Games Track & Field Info

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After happily receiving so many inquiries about race walking, power walking, 5K and 10K running road races, and track and field events at this year's Nevada Senior Games, I created this handy guide to help answer the most common questions (info taken from various pages at NevadaSeniorGames.com). UPDATED SEPT. 3. 2018 Important Details: Deadline to sign up is Monday, … [Read more...] about 2018 Nevada Senior Games Track & Field Info

Watch: “Race Walking vs. Power Walking: An In-Depth Comparison”

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Video: "Race Walking vs. Power Walking: An In-Depth Comparison" You've probably heard how walking is one of the best ways to lose weight and improve your overall fitness and health. But did you know that race walking and power walking can increase those benefits and stoke your competitive spirit as well! In this "Race Walking vs. Power Walking: An In-Depth Comparison" video, … [Read more...] about Watch: “Race Walking vs. Power Walking: An In-Depth Comparison”