This article was originally written for Walk Magazine in 2008 by Michael Roth and updated in 2026. Michael is the USATF Vice Chair for Race Walking and one of the most knowledgeable people I know on the subject. I think you’ll find […]
Before I decided the half marathon was my favorite race distance, I walked two full marathons — the Air Force Marathon in 2000 and again in 2002. Once was for a milestone birthday and the other was because a friend talked me […]
As the weather warms up and your walks get sweatier, your technical fabrics are working harder than ever. The more you sweat, the more bacteria stay in the synthetic fibers and the more important proper care becomes. A little extra attention at […]
I’ve walked 71 half marathons. These are some of my favorites, and most I’ve entered more than once. Whether I add to that number or not, these are the races that meant the most to me. Air Force Marathon (Full & Half) […]
In my late 30s, I was thin but out of shape — what I now know is called “skinny fat.” I had no idea how out of shape I was until a family vacation. A group of us were hiking and I […]
Originally written for WALK! Magazine by Bonnie Stein, and published as “Shins That Win,” in 2004. You want to get into shape, get fit, get rid of some stress and maybe some extra pounds in the process. In your mind you’re ready […]
I’ve walked 71 half marathons. And if I’m being honest, I learned most of what I know the hard way — through bad shoes, wrong food, and one very memorable porta-john situation. Whether you’re walking your first half marathon or your tenth, […]
I’ve walked hundreds of miles alone. But the miles I remember the most are with other people. Whether walking for fun or even competing in a half marathon, the miles are different when you’re with a friend. From experience I can say […]
After years of walking races, logging miles, and proudly announcing I’m walking (not running) the race, I’ve noticed a few things we walkers have in common. See how many of these sound familiar.
I LOVE traveling for races! In fact, four of my recent half marathons took me to completely different destinations—BMW Dallas Half Marathon, Niagara Falls International Half Marathon (Canada), Glass City Half Marathon (Toledo, OH), and the Key West Half Marathon. Dallas was […]
