Walking Resources

Resources for Walkers
America's Walking
America's Walking is a fitness, travel, and lifestyle series from PBS that offers information and inspiration for those who want to start a daily walking habit and live a more active life.

President's Challenge
The President's Challenge is a program that encourages all Americans to make being active part of their everyday lives. No matter what your activity and fitness level, the President's Challenge can help motivate you to improve.

Walking.org
A walking website rich with walking resources for all ages.

Walking Clubs
American Volkssport Association
Find walking events, clubs, workshops, and special programs. The group's network of 450 clubs organizes more than 3,000 noncompetitive walking events each year in all 50 states. Search for a club in your area.

Trails
Rails-to-Trails
Walk, run, or cycle your way to better health and fitness on the nation's network of 1,200 community rail trails. The Rails-to-Trails Conservancy has a free online database that can help you find a trail near you.

Mall Walking
www.walksport.com/home.htm
Information on mall-walking programs.

Foot Care
American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons
Information about sprains, bunions, gout, toe nails, arthritis, flatfeet, diabetic foot problems, and more.

American Podiatric Medical Association
Links to lists of shoes and other products that have earned the APMA seal of approval.

Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society
Information about athletic footwear, caring for your feet if you're diabetic, fitness and exercise, and how to find a foot doctor near you.