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Additional books can be found by browsing the library catalog under the subject heading Walking, followed by the country or state and city that your are interested in. For instance: Walking California San Francisco.
Selected Books
1001 Walks in Britain
q GV199.44.G7 A16 2003x
This ultimate collection of Britain's best walks is printed in full color, chock-full of inspirational pictures, helpful charts, and useful information including parking notes, clear route directions, and easy-to-follow maps. However it is a hefty volume that is best devoured before you go!
q GV199.44.G7 A16 2003x
This ultimate collection of Britain's best walks is printed in full color, chock-full of inspirational pictures, helpful charts, and useful information including parking notes, clear route directions, and easy-to-follow maps. However it is a hefty volume that is best devoured before you go!
Adkins, Leonard M.
Walking the Blue Ridge: a Guide to the Trails of the Blue Ridge Parkway
GV199.42.B65 A34 2003
"Veteran hiker Leonard M. Adkins describes every one of the more than 100 official Blue Ridge Parkway walking trails along with every other trail (more than 70) that comes in contact with the Parkway."
Walking the Blue Ridge: a Guide to the Trails of the Blue Ridge Parkway
GV199.42.B65 A34 2003
"Veteran hiker Leonard M. Adkins describes every one of the more than 100 official Blue Ridge Parkway walking trails along with every other trail (more than 70) that comes in contact with the Parkway."
Colimore, Edward
The Philadelphia Inquirer's Walking Tours of Historic Philadelphia
PENNA F158.18.C655 2007
This guide offers twelve walking tours through different city neighborhoods, including the Independence Hall area, Society Hill, Penn's Landing, Fairmount Park, and Germantown.
The Philadelphia Inquirer's Walking Tours of Historic Philadelphia
PENNA F158.18.C655 2007
This guide offers twelve walking tours through different city neighborhoods, including the Independence Hall area, Society Hill, Penn's Landing, Fairmount Park, and Germantown.
Fenton, Mark
The Complete Guide to Walking for Health, Weight Loss, and Fitness
RA781.65.F464 2008x
"A 52-week plan for increased energy and a longer, healthier life"
The Complete Guide to Walking for Health, Weight Loss, and Fitness
RA781.65.F464 2008x
"A 52-week plan for increased energy and a longer, healthier life"
Fenton, Mark
Pedometer Walking: Stepping your Way to Health, Weight Loss and Fitness
RA781.65.F463 2006
A six-week program for getting started with pedometer walking.
Pedometer Walking: Stepping your Way to Health, Weight Loss and Fitness
RA781.65.F463 2006
A six-week program for getting started with pedometer walking.
Iknoian, Therese
Fitness Walking
RA781.65.I39 2005
In this update of the 1995 edition, Iknoian, an exercise physiologist and medaled race walker, presents 60 walking-based workouts.
Fitness Walking
RA781.65.I39 2005
In this update of the 1995 edition, Iknoian, an exercise physiologist and medaled race walker, presents 60 walking-based workouts.
Merrill, Yvonne
Great Little Walks: a Guide to Walks on the Great Allegheny Passage & Connecting Trails in the Pittsburgh Area
PENNA GV199.42.P42 P58 2003x
A project of the Allegheny Trail Alliance that includes walks in Downtown Pittsburgh, South Side, Sutersville, Homestead, Buena Vista, Cecil Township and more.
Great Little Walks: a Guide to Walks on the Great Allegheny Passage & Connecting Trails in the Pittsburgh Area
PENNA GV199.42.P42 P58 2003x
A project of the Allegheny Trail Alliance that includes walks in Downtown Pittsburgh, South Side, Sutersville, Homestead, Buena Vista, Cecil Township and more.
Solnit, Rebecca
Wanderlust: a History of Walking
GV199.5.S65 2000
Drawing together many histories-of anatomical evolution and city design, of treadmills and labyrinths, of walking clubs and sexual mores-Rebecca Solnit creates a fascinating portrait of the range of possibilities presented by walking.
Wanderlust: a History of Walking
GV199.5.S65 2000
Drawing together many histories-of anatomical evolution and city design, of treadmills and labyrinths, of walking clubs and sexual mores-Rebecca Solnit creates a fascinating portrait of the range of possibilities presented by walking.
Souter, Gillian and John Souter
Walking in France
DC16.S67 2006
"Exploring France's Great Towns and Finest Landscapes on Foot"
Walking in France
DC16.S67 2006
"Exploring France's Great Towns and Finest Landscapes on Foot"
The Walker Within: Forty-Five Lives Changed by Walking
GV199.5.W35 2000x
Short stories about walking collected by the Editors of Walking Magazine.
GV199.5.W35 2000x
Short stories about walking collected by the Editors of Walking Magazine.
Audio and Video Resources
Roizen, Michael F. and Mehmet C. Oz
You on a Walk
(CD) RA781.65.R653 2007x
In this fitness companion to "You: On a Diet," the doctors deliver two complete, 30-minute walks, each at its own fitness level, set to music, and paced accordingly. Also available as a downloadable audio book.
You on a Walk
(CD) RA781.65.R653 2007x
In this fitness companion to "You: On a Diet," the doctors deliver two complete, 30-minute walks, each at its own fitness level, set to music, and paced accordingly. Also available as a downloadable audio book.
Walk for Seniors with Leslie Sansone: Walkaerobics
(DVD) RA781.65.W34385 2005x
Geared toward older adults, this program presents a walking-in-place fitness routine with the physical benefits of a brisk two-mile walk, raising the heart rate to a moderate level.
(DVD) RA781.65.W34385 2005x
Geared toward older adults, this program presents a walking-in-place fitness routine with the physical benefits of a brisk two-mile walk, raising the heart rate to a moderate level.
Web Sites
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Active.com: Walking
Health and fitness, training and racing articles. You can also register online for walking events throughout the US. -
Gmaps Pedometer
"This is a little hack that uses Google's superb mapping application to help record distances traveled during a running or walking workout." Trace your route on a google map with this application that totals the distance. -
Marathon Walking
A site from the creator of the Walking Site with information on how to prepare for walking a marathon (26 miles). -
Racewalk.com
The official race walking home page of USA Track & Field, provides all the information you need to start and improve your walking program (whether for competition or fitness) and increase your awareness of other events in the walking community. -
The Trailmaster
Publications, products and tours from across the nation and around the world selected by award-winning nature writer and trails expert, John McKinney, hiking columnist for the Los Angeles Times. -
Walk About Magazine
This is a free bi-monthly publication featuring articles of inspiration, information and humor for walkers and hikers. -
Walk! Magazine
WALK! is a quarterly magazine that provides walkers of all types, from competitive walkers, racewalkers and marathoners to beginning fitness walkers and hikers, information specific to walking. -
The Walking Site
This site is produced as a resource for walkers of all fitness levels by a woman who is a walker and marathon walking coach. -
The Walker's Warehouse
An online store that caters to walkers and all their needs.
