Reviewing your walking goals.

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One of the more enriching and enlightening items in our June newsletter was Janet Cawley’s article on her recent decision to return to a Marathon Training Level 1 program, after having participated in Level 2 for a couple of years. Janet’s tale is brave and thought-provoking. Many people would consider returning to a Level 1 class as a step backward, but Janet chose to consider it a move forward in her quest to achieve her real walking goals.

Our Level 2 classes are the place where we put emphasis on speed drills. While we often fine tune technique with specific drills or instructions, it remains the class for a challenging workout with lots of interval training, hill workouts and more. The Level 1 courses are a great place to be if you need to step back from this constant emphasis on speed to review our mindful approach to walking technique. For many, like it was for Janet, it can be a confidence builder for both mind and body to return to, or stay in, the Level 1 program.

For the best advice on the best place to achieve your walking goals, talk to your coach!