In the last in this series about mixing running with Sport Walking, the only thing that remains is to lay out the positive role walking can play for runners. The concept of ‘run walking’ has been around for ages, largely thanks to the work of Jeff Galloway and its benefits (for runners) in training is…

If you have an interest in American super long distance trail routes, trails like the Appalachian Trail or the Pacific Crest Trail, then you’ve probably come across the term ‘Speed Hiking’, although it’s not something most people who take on these routes do when they’re ’through hiking’. It’s actually a term that’s become synonymous with…

It’s not uncommon, when you’re training for an ultramarathon or some other kind of Sport Walking challenge, to get stuck in a bit of a rut. It can feel like you’re just doing the same thing over and over or maybe you don’t think you’re making the same kind of progress as you did before….

You’ve nailed walking faster, you’ve got all your gear sorted, now you just need to inject some actual ‘sport’ into your Sport Walking! In this final instalment of the three principles of Sport Walking series, Roger talks about all the ways you can build challenge into your day to day walking – to give you…

Sport Walk’s founder Roger Burlinson reflects on a summer of thwarted ambitions

If you’re stepping up to take on an ultra distance challenge walk, there are three key adaptations you can make that will really help you walk longer faster. Whether you’re just looking to go the distance or set a fast time it doesn’t matter, just tune your technique and feel the benefits using these extracts…

Follow these basic principles to create a training plan that can deliver

No one likes getting into a rut but it’s easy just to keep hitting the same trails, especially if they give you a good workout.

You’ve tested your base ability, learnt how to walk more efficiently, now it’s time to look at basic kit.