Walking Program | WALK 10K

Duration: 10 weeks

This program will help you get to your 10K walking event with several levels of increasing challenge. In this program you will be introduced to hill training and steady walks to build your training schedule.

Your training program class will be held once a week at the date and time listed on your registration. Each class starts with a 20 to 30 minute group seminar followed by a group walk. To complete your weekly training schedule, you will then join your instructor and group for walks (i.e. no class) at Run Club on Wednesday, Friday evenings and Saturday, Sunday mornings at any Running Room. Day and Time may vary by location.

Benefits

An ideal program for those interested in Stress Management & Weight Loss. This fully integrated walking program enhances the benefits of walking and essentially turns walking into a workout.

Run/Walk training, Group support, FREE technical running T-shirt, Personalized programs, Rewards memberships, FREE bi-monthly Running Room Magazine, Online training log and manuals, Online tech support and help pages, Run Club.

Weekly Program Includes

Goal setting, Injury prevention, Hill training, Cross training, Motivation, Apparel and shoe selection, Nutrition, Biomechanics, Heart rate training, Hot and cold weather running

Determine Your Level

In order to prevent injury, it is recommended that you take a training program best suited to your current fitness level. This intermediate program starts to challenge you with an increase in days of the week committed to walking workouts and an increased faster pace. Each week you add time to your workouts, but pace and frequency remain fairly consistent.

Program Testimonial

"Instruction was very good, guest speakers were fantastic, we learned from all of them. The group is supportive of everyone and we look forward to each time we met and head out. Highly recommend to everyone!"

Barrie Running Room | Barrie, ON | Walk 10KM participant