Many years ago I had two friends that belonged to a long
distance walking club with me. We traveled up and down the West coast, and,
sometimes, across the United States to do Volkssport
walking. Our times together walking and traveling involved quality hours of
walking, talking, sightseeing and, finally, a well-deserved meal.
Our times together were memorable and although we did not
see each other for years, all it took was a walk, or an outing, to put us right
back on the friendship track... where we were many years ago.
It was such an event that brought my friend from Wichita
Falls, Texas and I together after all too many years apart. We chose a
volkssport walk event for our reunion. The Vancouver Volkssporters hosted a Cherry
Blossom Walk.
It seemed like time had stood still and it was just the
weekend before that we had walked together. We walked, took pictures of the
cherry blossoms, got lost from the course and were happy to reach the end of
the route... just like old times. We talked about her Walking Adventures trip to Egypt, and my experiences in the Southwest, about our families and the dogs. And we walked.
Walking is a great way for families, friends and couples to
spend time together, reconnect and enjoy quality time.
Volksmarching is a fun, family-oriented walking sport. The
term, Volksmarching, at first glance, brings up a mental image of
goose-stepping military units. But not so. Volkssport, sport of the people in
German, is actually a very fun, self-paced walking sport enjoyable for all
ages. Most volkssport events are walks but there are also a few bike, ski and
swim events. And, there are over 300
non-profit volksmarching clubs in the United States putting on events that you
can enjoy. Many avid walkers travel the United States and the world attending
these fun walking events.
Club members and those who participate in the walks,
understand the saying, “Fun, Fitness and Friendship.” It truly is a social
sport. More
information on volkssporting.
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