Free race walking workshop coming to Lindsay

By Lindsay Advocate

A fun and informative workshop about race walking is taking place at the Victoria Park Armoury on June 22.

Residents looking for a fun, low impact cardiovascular workout that can help improve balance, mobility and muscle endurance are invited to give race walking a try. Race walking is a great way to get outdoors and get active this summer.

The Kawartha Lakes parks and recreation division will be hosting a race walking workshop on Saturday June 22, 2024 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Victoria Park Armoury in Lindsay.

This free workshop will be led by Stafford Whalen, head coach of Canada’s National Race Walking. This fun and informative workshop is perfect for both beginners looking to try race walking for the first time as well as those with experienced in the sport.

Registration will begin on Monday May 20 through the Kawartha Lakes online program registration website. Limited space will be available for this workshop and pre-registration is required.

To learn more about Stafford Whalen and the Ontario Racewalkers please visit the Ontario Racewalkers website.

For further information regarding the Race Walking Workshop, contact the Kawartha Lakes Parks and Recreation Fitness Coordinator, Olivia Vandenberg by emailing or by calling 705-324-9411 extension 705-324-9411 extension 1560.

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