I've challenged my training clients this month to complete a marathon distance in May..... running OR walking (they are all different levels). The goal is to get everyone outside more and to get moving outside of their workout sessions. With a marathon being 26.2 miles, it breaks down to a mile almost every day to complete this. I'm finding that my avid runners who are already training for an event have it covered. The average person, on the other hand, has to really make an effort to fit this into their schedule.
There are countless physical activities out there, but walking has the lowest dropout rate of them all! It's free, and no equipment required! Walking is the simplest positive change you can make to effectively improve your general health. Research from the American Heart Association website has shown that the benefits of walking and moderate physical activity for at least 30 minutes a day can help you:
-Reduce the risk of coronary heart disease
-Improve blood pressure and blood sugar levels
-Improve blood lipid profile
-Maintain body weight and lower the risk of obesity
-Enhance mental well being
-Reduce the risk of osteoporosis
-Reduce the risk of breast and colon cancer
-Reduce the risk of non-insulin dependent (type 2) diabetes
Take the FIT Marathon-distance challenge. How long will it take you to complete 26.2 miles?
