The Course
Sport Walking is all about walking strongly with a purpose for fitness, challenge or adventure but challenge is the big prize and this course is the key that unlocks it!
Get Sport Walking is a 'practical' course, so there's knowledge and information, paired with actions that you can put into practice. You get a module each month for six months, giving you the opportunity to embed what you learn and master techniques before learning more.
We'll show you how you can change the way you walk, making your movement more effective and efficient, so you can do more with less effort. We reveal the world of walking Challenges and show you how the simple act of walking can take you further than you ever thought possible, building self belief and giving you an enriching activity to last a lifetime.
Curriculum
- About this course
- Pre-Course Health Advice
- Get Sport Walking - Introduction (5:50)
- What you'll learn & how to use this course (2:21)
- Becoming a Sport Walker (5:48)
- What gear you'll need to get started (3:52)
- Walk everywhere (2:53)
- ACTION: Get started right away - your first steps (2:54)
- Next Module Information
- Module Two Introduction (1:28)
- How do Sport Walkers walk? (4:42)
- How to improve your walking style (4:38)
- Cadence & stride length Pt 1 (3:03)
- Cadence & stride length Pt 2 (8:59)
- Everyday Sport Walking (4:58)
- ACTION: Establishing your regular Sport Walking routine (5:36)
- Cadence Guide Music
- Watch 'Different Walking Techniques' video
- Next module information
- Module Three Introduction (2:04)
- Why Speed Matters (4:06)
- Understanding Leg Drive (5:47)
- Leg Drive Demonstration (5:49)
- Using Data (6:11)
- Conducting Speed Tests (7:57)
- Time Goals & Setting Your Current Pace (7:33)
- ACTION: Work & Practice Until The Next Module (2:47)
- Supporting notes - working out your pace & time goals
- Next Module information
- Module Four Introduction (1:32)
- Equipment for Sport Walking (5:16)
- Equipment Specifics (11:32)
- Fuelling for Sport Walks (7:05)
- Hydration Essentials (5:31)
- Carrying all your gear & supplies (5:10)
- ACTION: Work & practice until the next module (2:35)
- Watch 'Gear swaps' video
- Watch 'How to drink right' hydration video
- Next module information
- Module Five Introduction (1:34)
- Where Sport Walking can take you - locations for challenges (3:41)
- Common challenge locations (10:36)
- Organised Challenge Events (8:41)
- Personal Challenges (6:08)
- Key Challenge Targets (6:36)
- Build strength with hill work (6:19)
- ACTION: Work & practice until the next module (4:45)
- Next Module information
Who this course is suitable for
Get Sport Walking is aimed at anyone who's already physically active and looking to take up Sport Walking - an energetic form of walking focused on fitness, challenge and adventure.
This course is not suitable for anyone just starting out with physical activity or those who are at a very early stage of building physical activity into their life. The guidance around using walking to build fitness is not aimed at complete beginners but at those who already have a reasonable level of mobility and fitness.
Your instructor
Roger Burlinson is the founder of Sport Walk and has walked ultramarathons non-stop up to 100 miles in length. He has years of experience, completing both organised ultras and personal challenges and through Sport Walk has taught people how to walk more efficiently, so they can go longer more easily.
Roger devised our three step technique adaptation that turbo charges a normal walking style, making it more effective and energy efficient and he shares this method within this course. Roger also has a wealth of knowledge about training, conditioning, nutrition, hydration and equipment.
More than this though, Roger's positivity about the potential that everyone has inside them, will convince even the most sceptical participant that they can succeed.