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Race Walking

Race walking is an easy way to increase your endurance, relieve stress and increase your energy level. Race walking is a good for the whole body and is very easy to do.

Start out by walking in one direction for a half hour and returning. Remember how far you go each time and increase the distance each time you walk. You should establish a goal of walking 3 to 4 times per week, increasing your distance slightly each time. You can use your automobiles odometer to check the distance you walk.

When you first start your race walking program you should be able to comfortably walk between 1 to 3 miles in one hour. Give yourself 4 to 6 weeks to adjust to your walking program. At 4 to 6 weeks you should be able to comfortably walk 3 to 4 miles in one hour. Being consistent will get your there!