1999 Features
12/26/99 - Absolute Beginner
You've decided to get off the couch and we have a step-by-step guide to get you
off on the right foot.
12/19/99 - Walking Through the Holidays
Holidays may be festive or stressful or both. Our About.com Guides have
advice, tips, and humor for you.
12/12/99 - Fit for the Year 2000
Our Fitness Toolbox and Weight Loss Toolbox will help you walk your way into the
best shape of your life..
12/06/99 - The Second Millennium for Walking
There were high and low points for walking and walkers in the past 1000 years.
11/29/99 - Mall Walking
Enjoy the perks of walking indoors.
11/22/99 - Walking Grand Canyon National Park
Walk the awesome Rim Trail or tackle the challenging canyon trails.
11/15/99 - Starting a Walking Club
Organize and become a force to be reckoned with.
11/07/99 - Miracle Cure Uncovered
Recent research reports on how to prevent breast cancer, heart disease, and
diabetes. Walking!
11/01/99 - Walking Prevents Breast Cancer
Brisk walking seven hours a week = 20% fewer breast cancers according to study.
10/26/99 - Walking Bryce Canyon National Park
Strolling through the fanciful hoodoos this astonishing southern Utah park.
10/19/99 - Walking Zion National Park
Awesome natural beauty awaits the walker in this southern Utah park.
10/06/99 - First Time Marathon Walking
How to prepare and train for your first marathon, and Wendy's review of her first
marathon Oct. 3, 1999.
09/30/99 - Colorful Autumn Walking
Find love, fitness and happiness on an autumn walk? Certainly possible!
09/23/99 - Can't We All Race For the Cure?
The Susan G. Komen Race For The Cure Run/Walk raises millions for breast cancer
research, but half of the events exclude men.
09/16/99 - Walking and Weight Control
Walking is great exercise for weight control, but you must understand the weight
equation to achieve your goals.
09/09/99 - Take a MindWalk
Spice up your walk with activities to relieve stress, stay motivated and nourish
your soul.
08/31/99 - Portland to Coast 1999
The Walking.About.com team endures the 126 mile relay.
08/23/99 - HEARTalker Monitors Your Walking Workout
A heartrate monitor and personal trainer all in one.
08/15/99 - Exerstriding - Walking with Two Poles
Pump up your walking workout with ski-like poles.
08/08/99 - Walking Through Scotland
Alan Cook starts his journey through the United Kingdom with a walk from the
northeast tip of Scotland to Loch Lomond. Photos and day-by-day account.
08/01/99 - Heat Stress Risks and Exercise Guidelines
Don't stop walking, but take precautions to prevent heat illness.
07/27/99 - Blisters and a "Gouda" Time
Photos and more from the biggest walk in the world - the Nijmegen Vierdaagse
07/17/99 - Listen -n- Walk
Perk up your pace or enjoy a virtual coach via headphones.
07/12/99 - Stretching and Flexibility Drills for
Walkers
Warm-up, stretch out and get ready to MOVE.
07/05/99 - Training Walkers and Coaches
The American Walking Association certifies walking coaches and has walking
clinics. Also links to other workshops.
06/28/99 - Walking the Indy Motor Speedway
The AVA walking convention started off in the woods and on the big track.
06/13/99 - A Crazy Little 18-Hour Walk
A crazy idea is turned into a fun event, come see the results.
06/07/99 - Walking Injuries Part 1
How to prevent common walking injuries, with a focus on shin splints and heel
pain.
06/01/99 - The Right Shoes
Shoe expert John Olsen on how to find the #1 shoe for your #1 foot.
05/23/99 - Walk Our National Heritage
Walk 10 events in US National Parks, Historic Sites, and National Cemeteries to
earn a special award patch from the AVA.
05/17/99 - How to Start Walking
Where to find advice if you just decided to get off the couch or if you are a
walker who wants to improve.
05/09/99 - Racewalking Rules!
Humorous laws of racewalking, plus the real deal rules and links to new records.
05/02/99 - Discovery Walk Festival 1999
Photos and review of the third year of the USA's only International Marching
League walk.
04/26/99 - Victoria Blossom Walks 1999
Victoria hosted its first International Marching League walk - photos and review.
04/11/99 - ShapeWalking: Book Review
ShapeWalking combines fitness walking with strength training and flexibility
exercises for total fitness.
04/04/99 - The Way You Walk
Pronate, supinate, high arch, flat foot? The way you walk makes a
difference in the shoes you should wear.
03/28/99 - Books About the Journey
Reviews of "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson and "Walking to
Denver" by Alan Cook.
03/21/99 - Healthwalk to Fitness
Review of Coach Jake Jacobson's new book with walking and eating programs to keep
you fit.
03/14/99 - New Balance Sponsors Walkers
Both recreational and competitive walkers benefit from New Balance.
03/01/99 - Lacing and Staying Tied
The tricks to lacing your shoes and tying them so they stay tied.
02/14/99 - A New Shoe
The New Balance MRW100 is made for fast walking. Plus links on how to
choose shoes for your speed.
02/01/99 - Clothes for Sweating in Winter
New fabrics meet the challenge of staying both warm and dry from undies to
outerwear.
01/25/99 - Safety II: Stranger Danger
Look forward to avoid being attacked.
01/18/99 - Treadmill Walking
Great treadmill workouts, how to select a home treadmill, manufactures and online
retailers.
01/11/99 - Safety I: Night Visibility
Our safety series begins with how to be visible to avoid vehicles.
01/04/99 - Walking Clubs
Find a live club or a virtual club to keep you going.
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