Walking club members on a trail together in autumn light

Walk + Run

Every step counts, and they add up faster than you think.

Whether you're walking a park loop for the first time in years or training for a marathon, it's the same principle: keep showing up, build gradually, and let the miles do their quiet work.

01Community

The Walking Club

A friendly group walk through local parks and trails, at a pace where conversation is still possible.

Walking is the most accessible movement there is, and it works better with company. The club exists to get people outdoors, moving, and in good conversation.

Upcoming walks

Nothing is listed here yet.

Walk dates will appear on this page once they are set. If you’d like to hear about them, send a note and Gary will be in touch.

Ask about the walking club

02RRCA certified

Running coaching

From a first continuous mile to a sixth World Marathon Major. Plans are written for your body, your history and your calendar — not copied from a magazine.

5K, 10K, half marathon and marathon plans
Run/walk methods that build durability first
Pacing, fueling and race-day strategy
Returning to running after a long gap or an injury

Talk about your goal

03Why it matters

What regular movement actually does

A heart that works less hard
Regular walking and easy running strengthen the heart and improve circulation, which lowers cardiovascular risk over time.
Bones and joints that hold up
Weight-bearing movement loads bone and connective tissue in exactly the way they need to stay resilient.
A steadier mind
Most people finish a walk in a better mood than they started it. It's the cheapest stress intervention available.
Company that keeps you honest
Groups work because someone notices when you're not there. That's not pressure; it's belonging.

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