Volksmarching

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Volksmarching (from German Volksmarsch meaning "peoples' march") is a form of non-competitive fitness walking that developed in Europe. Participants typically walk 10 kilometers (6.2 miles) on an outdoor path. Volksmarch associations offer incentive awards (usually pins and patches) for collecting a certain number of events. Volkssport participants enjoy recording distances and event participation in international record books.

Less frequently used terms are Volkswanderung and Volkswalk. A Volksmarch is one of several possible Volkssports that can include skiing, biking, or swimming.

[edit] External links

• The American Volksport Association: http://www.ava.org/index.htm
• Internationaler Volkssportverband (International Federation of Popular Sports): http://www.ivv-web.org/
• The Canadian Volkssport Federation: http://www.walks.ca
• The Peoria German American Society Wanderverein. http://www.peoriagermans.com/wanderverein.html
• The British Walking Association. http://www.bwf-ivv.org.uk/index.htm