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Before you begin training, you need to determine your fitness level. Training should begin as soon as you register. Your body will need to build up endurance to keep it going for 15-20 miles a day. We’ll help you get started whether you are a beginner or avid walker.

Start a walking journal: Keeping track of your weekly walking efforts will help you maintain your schedule

Form a habit: Walk five days a week in order to build your endurance

Week 1: Start with a 15-minute walk, five days a week. Rest on Day 3 and Day 6 to allow your body time to recover. Weekly goal: 60-75 minutes of walking.

Week 2: Increase to 20 minutes a day, five days a week. You may add extra minutes on days prior to rest days. Weekly goal: 75-100 minutes of walking.

Week 3: Walk 25 minutes a day, five days a week. Weekly goal: 100-125 minutes of walking.

Week 4: Walk 30 minutes a day, five days a week. Weekly goal: 125-150 minutes of walking.