Before I decided the half marathon was my favorite race distance, I walked two full marathons — the Air Force Marathon in 2000 and again in 2002. Once was for a milestone birthday and the other was because a friend talked me […]
I’ve walked 71 half marathons. And if I’m being honest, I learned most of what I know the hard way — through bad shoes, wrong food, and one very memorable porta-john situation. Whether you’re walking your first half marathon or your tenth, […]
I’ve walked hundreds of miles alone. But the miles I remember the most are with other people. Whether walking for fun or even competing in a half marathon, the miles are different when you’re with a friend. From experience I can say […]
I almost quit on day 23. But I didn’t—and I completed the entire challenge: walking outside for at least 1 miles a day every day in January. Called Inspire Columbus, the challenge is sponsored by The Columbus Running Company every year. Though […]
Everyone loves taper week, right? Well, everyone except me. Let me explain. I really like having the extra time, relaxing and mentally preparing for the race. I HATE the heavy feeling my legs get. I hate the conflicting antsy feeling I also […]
To help all of us be successful beyond March, here are tips for choosing your 2026 goals.
The new year always feels like a fresh start—even for walking. Before you lace up your shoes and head out the door, it’s worth taking a little time to check your gear, map out your goals, and get your mind ready for […]
Deciding what to wear to keep walking throughout the winter can be difficult. And this year, with fewer of us visiting gyms to use treadmills, it is more important than ever.
In this first in a series of “where are they now,” I reconnect with WALK! Magazine columnist Coach Dave McGovern.
by Jackie Prosise What is the purpose of a goal? According to the Oxford dictionary, “a goal is the object of a person’s ambition or effort: an aim or desired result.” That sounds so clinical and falls short of what a goal […]
