8-Week Walking Challenge

Program Resources

Use the following resources to help you stay on track during the next eight weeks of the challenge and to round out the health benefits you derive from walking.

  • Read a blog for tips on starting your own walking group.

  • Check out these tips for fitting regular walks into your week.

  • Check out more tips on how to stay motivated to keep walking.

  • RESOURCES

  • Listen to this mellow playlist to help you relax and unwind, whether before bed or when out for a leisurely walk.
  • Check out these tips for getting a good night’s sleep.
  • Read a blog about Tim and Celia Miner, featured in this week’s podcast, for more details on their walking experiences and the American Volkssport Association.
  • Use these tips for making the most of your walks.
  • Watch this short video on how to make a delicious salad with homemade dressing.
  • Read our list of ideas for some simple, healthy snacks.
  • Watch, “A Conversation on Healthy Living through Walking,” for ideas on how to develop healthy habits.
  • Find somewhere new to walk by exploring this map of hidden gem walking destinations in Arlington.
  • Tips for walking mindfully.
  • FITNESS TIPS FOR WALKING

    Enjoy some fitness tips from Marianna Cardozo, the Arlington County Healthy Living Program coordinator and an ACE-certified health coach.

    WALKING PROGRESS JOURNAL

    Download a digital copy of the Walking Progress Journal and use it to track how you accomplish your goals throughout the challenge.

    Download Walking Progress Journal

    PRIVATE FACEBOOK GROUP

    Join the private Facebook group and enjoy a sense of community. Share your walks and inspiration with other participants to stay motivated.

    Join Private Facebook Group

    CHECK-IN TEXT MESSAGES

    Email us your phone number to info@walkarlington.com and request to receive personal text messages from WalkArlington’s program manager as a way to remain accountable to the goals that you set at the beginning of the challenge.

    Sign-Up for Check-Ins

    FOLLOW US

    Follow us on social media for program updates. Don’t forget to share your walks with us using the hashatag #WalkARLChallenge.

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