It was only a matter of time before such lines must appear on this blog. Summer ought to teach us not to take life or ourselves too seriously.
I joined Racewalking Auckland in the domain yesterday. It is nice to be in a group of people who are seen by some onlookers to be walking strangely. Many people take a leisurely walk or stroll to get fit. Sadly, the research suggests such activity does little for cardio-vascular fitness. To get fit, you have to put some effort in.
Race walking is an excellent exercise to gain such fitness. It is less damaging to the body than running – though I enjoy a run at least twice a week. And when you get used to how to walk, it is every bit as pleasurable as running.
Top race walkers move at incredible speed. The world record for 10 km is around 38 minutes – a time most runners cannot achieve.
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