A show for and about athletic walkers -- especially race walkers and marathon walkers. Hear from other marathon walkers, race directors, coaches, fitness experts, about race walking and walking long-distance events. Topics include training programs, race reviews, equipment, health and fitness, and h…
In this first in a series of "where are they now," I reconnect with WALK! Magazine columnist Coach Dave McGovern.
Would you walk for 12 straight hours, on a 1-mile loop, just for the fun of it? Race director Darris Blackford did.
In episode 22 of the WALK Podcast, David Babner, race director of the Capital City Half Marathon, discusses the effect of COVID-19 on races and racing.
I am happy to announce the return of the WALK! Magazine Podcast! I couldn't think of a better topic to start with than shoes.
In episode 20 of the WALK Magazine Podcast, my friend Deb and I talk about the Skyline Chili 3-Way with Extra Cheese Challenge that was part of the Flying Pig Marathon weekend in early May. The 3-Way Challenge is a … Continue reading →
In this episode of the WALK Magazine Podcast, I talk with Larry Smith about how to dress for walking in winter. Larry is not only a walking visionary (he started an urban walking club in German Village) and a very … Continue reading →
In Episode 18 of the WALK Magazine Podcast, my friend Deb and I talk about doing two half marathons in one week — again. This year was the 20th anniversary of the Air Force Marathon. Because this is the only … Continue reading →
In Episode 17, Miranda Melville and Michael Mannozzi each talk about the road to the Olympic Trials. Links Mentioned in the Podcast: Michael Mannozzi donation page https://www.flipcause.com/secure/cause_pdetails/ODMwOQ== Miranda Melville http://www.mirandaracewalks.com/ USATF Race Walking http://www.usatf.org/Sports/Race-Walking.aspx Dave McGovern, World Class Racewalking https://www.racewalking.org/ … Continue reading →
June 4 was the inaugural Bountiful Gifts Half Marathon in Massillon, Ohio. This walkers only race also features a 5K and 10K. The night before this year’s race, I had dinner with race director Jackie Prosise and interviewed her for … Continue reading →
Maybe I should title this episode The Missing Files. Or maybe A Couple of Nice Races. (We use the word nice a lot!) Last fall I recorded a race recap of both the Air Force Half Marathon and the Adams … Continue reading →
This episode of the WALK Magazine Podcast has two segments. The first segment features Tammy Stevenson, a race walker from Utah. I first “met” Tammy when she wrote an article for WALK! Magazine about losing more than 100 lbs through … Continue reading →
In Episode 13 of the WALK! Magazine Podcast, I talk to Dr. Bob Sallis, the physician spokesperson for Every Body Walk! and a physician with Kaiser Permanente. Every Body Walk! (EBW) is The Movement to Get America Walking, created by … Continue reading →
The Dopey Challenge has become the Holy Grail for Disney race fans. The four-race series held in January includes a 5K, 10K, half marathon and finishes with the Disney Marathon for a total of 48.6 miles! And to commemorate the … Continue reading →
In this episode of the WALK! Magazine Podcast, I talk with my friends Deb and Pat about the RunTheBluegrass Half Marathon, March 28 in Lexington, KY. Because we were going to be in the car for several hours while driving … Continue reading →