Mar 7, 2006

Ace A Marathon


Would you like to do a marathon but don’t want to run?
Are you ready to train to walk farther and faster than ever before?
Are you a recreational walker who wants to explore an athletic side of walking?

Fact is, opportunities for walkers to enjoy the "marathon life" are increasing. To help you decide if there's a marathon in your future, About.com Walking Guide Wendy Bumgardner has assembled this essential info (click hypertext links).

1. Reviews and recommendations info like what events are most walker-friendly

2. Decision-making info like how to pick the best type of marathon for you

3. Overview and background info like common walker problems and solutions

4. Online training course info like marathon and half-marathon courses

5. Local resource finder like where to get the training and support you need to succeed

6. Example of a half-marathon training schedule

7. Example of a marathon training schedule

8. Connect with others who are interested in the same thing
:: submit your walking tips - http://walking.about.com/library/weekly/aa032700x.htm
:: submit your event reviews - http://walking.about.com/library/blmarreview.htm
:: send a marathon email to someone - http://walking.about.com/library/walk/blcardmarathon.htm
:: discuss marathon walking with others - http://groups.yahoo.com/group/marathonwalkers/
:: participate in the about.com walking forum - http://walking.about.com/mpboards.htm

Visual Credit: Image courtesy of Wendy Bumgardner, About.com Walking Guide, http://walking.about.com

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