If you do not remember your username or password, the system can send them to you. Please provide the email address you registered with.
Error: Please check your email address and try again.
Training is an essential part of the Challenge Walk MS Chesapeake Challenge. It is not to early to start training for the 2 day 50K walk. Many walkers tell us their energy and discipline increase exponentially as they train. Training consistently will not only get your body in shape, it will get your life in shape.
Please contact Katie Amos at katie.amos@nmss.org or 443-641-1209 if you are interested in hosting a training walk in your area.
Please check back for upcoming training dates.
Get Comfortable With Your Equipment
Challenge
Walkers will need good sneakers that are broken in but not broken down.
Always buy your walking shoes from knowledgeable professionals who
understand the needs of walkers. Running stores are generally your best
bet. For better support, replace the foot beds that come in your shoes
with an over-the-counter foot bed or with a custom foot bed made by a
podiatrist. Participants will want to wear close fitting, moisture
wicking shirts or jerseys. Remember that summer weather can and does
change quickly, so dress in layers that can be easily added or removed.
Hydrations-Tips from the Medics
For
athletes of all levels, staying hydrated is key to health and
performance. A dehydrated body is unable to cool itself, which can lead
to heat exhaustion and even heat stroke.
To stay hydrated, exercisers should drink before, during and after their workouts.
1.
Make water a part of your everyday diet. Aim for a gallon of fluid a
day. Remember fruits, vegetables, juices and soups are good sources of
fluid as well as traditional water.
2. Drink even before signs of thirst appear. Thirst is a signal that your body is already on the way to dehydration.
3. Drink two cups of water at least one hour before the start of exercise.
4. Drink four to eight ounces of fluid every twenty minutes during exercise.
5.
If you exercise for more than 60 minutes, start drinking a sports
drink, which will replace carbohydrates and electrolytes. No salt
tablets!
6. After exercising, drink an additional eight ounces of fluid between 30 minutes after completion.
7. Weigh yourself before and after exercise, then drink two cups of fluid for every pound of body weight lost.
Please contact Katie Amos at katie.amos@nmss.org or 443-641-1209 for more information.
Join Us
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn YouTube Pinterest MS Connection