Don’t let the name scare you: long distance walking is a physical activity that is accessible to most people. With a bit of preparation (and some good shoes!), you too will be able to pile up the kilometres and experience the many physical and mental health benefits of walking!

Below are links to a few online articles on long distance walking:

• https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/its-not-hiking-the-patient-practice-of-long-distance-walking
• https://www.livestrong.com/article/13721714-long-distance-walking/
• Long-Distance Walking Has Never      Been More Popular | Well+Good
• https://www.verywellfit.com/training-for-long-distance-walks-3432768
• https://marathonhandbook.com/long-distance-walking/
• https://maximumadventure.com/2022/08/17/benefits-of-walking-long-distance-backed-by-science/
• Tips for Long Distance Walking:      Building Endurance Safely - El Paso, TX Health Coach Clinic
• Walking for good health -      Better Health Channel
• https://www.wikihow.com/Increase-Walking-Stamina
• 30 Benefits of Taking a Long      Walk —
• How to get hill-fit and train      for long-distance… |      Cicerone Press
• Is Walking Cardio Exercise and      How Much Do You Need to Do?
• Long Distance Walking Builds      Strength & Stamina for Better Health
• Long Distance Walking: Top Ten      Tips for Walkers | Octopus Clinic
• https://blog.sweatco.in/training-exercises-for-endurance-walking/

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