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Old 02-17-20, 01:50 AM  
Betty Boop
 
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Great article for those that like walking

Who would have thought it? A walking race!
"The Insane 6-Day, 500-Mile Race That Riveted America"
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And this at the end of the article: " . . . When asked for exercise suggestions for “weakly men and women,” O’Leary’s response was as quick as it was inevitable: walk. “Do not take strolls,” he admonished. “Vigorous breathing is what builds up a healthy life.” He seemed to be on to something: The Irish hero lived well into his late 80s. Old-timers swore that, even as an old man, he still walked “like a piece of machinery.”
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Old 02-17-20, 12:23 PM  
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Fascinating! Thank you for posting. As someone who did the Avon 39 in 2016 (marathon the first day, half marathon the second day -- all walking), I'm amazed at the miles they did, in the shoes they must have had at the time(!!), and around a track! I at least was walking in San Francisco with lots to see along the way. Very impressive.

Sadly they no longer do the Avon 39 -- just wasn't enough of a fund raiser, I guess -- I would definitely like to do another long walk adventure of some sort.
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