Walking Clubs in America

Jun 19, 2010 by admin

Clubs are forums for interaction, where people meet and share their experiences. Many walking clubs are working in America, joining a walking club can serve many purposes. Like…

• Meeting Other walking partners
• Selection of walking routes
• Sharing tips and walking techniques
• Participation in walking trips and other social events

There are many types of walking clubs, here are few categories.

AVA/IVV clubs: The members of these clubs do not participate in competitions. They participate in 10K walking events. The IVV is the largest club organization in the world, the number of member clubs is in thousands, including USA and Canada.

Race walk clubs: If you want to participate in race walk competitions, these clubs will help you to learn all the rules and regulations for the game and you can learn all necessary techniques as well. They arrange fun races for their members, so that they can practice for the rules of game.

Mall walking clubs: These clubs are organized by individuals, so you can look around and fins any such club. The aim of such clubs is to emphasis on walking as an indoor exercise.

Running Clubs: Many running clubs give memberships to walkers as well. They also organize events for walkers.  Road Runners Club of America is the good example of such clubs.

If are trying to find a walking club, but do not know how to locate one, you can try other options. Firstly, Medical centers have the information regarding walking clubs. Secondly, you can also ask local shoes stores, they have brochures and publications of walking and running clubs. Thirdly, Health clubs also sponsor many walking groups. If you participate in local events, like charity walks, you can find walking clubs. Moreover, you can also search the internet for the walking clubs in your area.