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 […]
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 […]
You’ve caught a cold, or maybe have the flu. Should you skip your regular workout? The answer depends upon your temperature, your pulse, and your common sense. Regular moderate exercise will improve your immune system, and regular exercisers do have fewer colds […]
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.
WALK Magazine’s first holiday gift guide—written 19 years ago—is like a time capsule in a way. Many of the items on there are obsolete now. From the heart rate monitor that was worn on the thumb to a portable satellite radio, nearly […]
I still get asked about this sometimes—usually by longtime readers who remember when WALK Magazine was a regular thing. The fact is, I couldn’t do everything. For years, I came home from my 40-hour-a-week job and spent nights and weekends writing, editing, […]
I was able to knock another half marathon off my Bucket List this fall—The Niagara Falls International Half Marathon in Canada on October 26. I’ve wanted to do this race forever—ever since I first heard about it. A group of Buckeye Striders […]
Would you walk for 12 straight hours, on a 1-mile loop, just for the fun of it? Race director Darris Blackford did.
Sometimes when I walk alone, I get discouraged. When I’m out and I’m not able to walk as hard as I want, or I feel more tired than expected. Yesterday, was one of those days. Luckily I had walked straight out more […]
