Numerous walking events are staged across the country annually.

They are great fun to take part in – and they offer numerous other benefits too, most notably in terms of providing a focus for your walking training.

If you do enter an organised walk, you'll want to have a great day – after all the training and preparation you've done, all the sacrifices you've made, and all the hard work you've put in, you deserve it!

In this section you will find out how to plan for your big day and ensure you are in tip-top condition when you reach the starting line.