Walking was not considered a real athletic activity by many people. Walking has experienced a phenomenal growth rate in the past 10 years or so. Shoe companies offer a dizzying variety of walking shoes. Some marathons now have a race walking category. Hundreds of residents took up walking as a result.
Health professionals are very happy about the new fitness trend in the city.
Times are also changing for the better in Indianapolis. The Indy Runners Mini training program offers 4 different walking groups and this year a third of all people registered are walkers. Other Mini training groups for walkers are springing up all over town these days. Walkers are finally getting some decent prizes in area races. The interest in racewalking is also growing in our area.