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Walking (also called ambulation) is the main form of animal locomotion on land, distinguished from running and crawling. When carried out in shallow waters, it is usually described as wading and when performed over a steeply rising object or an obstacle it becomes scrambling or climbing. The word walk is descended from the Old English wealcan "to roll".
Walking is generally distinguished from running in that only one foot at a time leaves contact with the ground: for humans and other bipeds running begins when both feet are off the ground with each step. (This distinction has the status of a formal requirement in competitive walking events.)
Hiking is an outdoor activity which consists of walking in natural environments, often on hiking trails. It is such a popular activity that there are numerous hiking organizations worldwide. Hiking is one of the fundamental outdoor activities on which many others are based. Many beautiful places can only be reached overland by hiking, and enthusiasts regard hiking as the best way to see nature. Hiking over long distances or over difficult terrain requires both the physical ability to do the hike and the knowledge of the route and its pitfalls.
Running is defined in sporting terms as a gait in which at some point all feet are off the ground at the same time. This is in contrast to walking, where one foot is always in contact with the ground, the legs are kept mostly straight and the center of gravity rides along fairly smoothly on top of the legs. The term running can refer to any of a variety of speeds ranging from jogging to sprinting.
Arkansas Runner - Race results, upcoming run schedules, course maps, and entry forms are provided to assist running enthusiasts in locating and planning for races. Little Rock, AR.
Arkansas Ultra Running Association - Highlights RRC affiliated group dedicated to promoting ultra and trail running in and around the state of Arkansas.
Cabot Country Cruisers - Overview of local races, race results, club photos, and calendar of events.
Chile Pepper Cross Country Festival - Highlights annual running festival held in Fayetteville on the University of Arkansas Cross Country field.
Conway Running Club - Features member of the Road Runners Club of America and is dedicated to promoting running, walking, and other fitness-related activites in the Conway, Arkansas area.
Faulkner Striders - Features events and activities of this group promoting track and field and cross country among the youth in Central Arkansas.
Findlings Outdoor Gear Store - Shopping for outdoor equipment, camping supplies, climbing gear, backpacks, outdoor clothing, waterproof jackets, skiing gear, hiking boots, fleece jackets, snow boots, and outdoor supplies.
Fort Worth Runners - Features friendly and family oriented club dedicated to promoting the sports of running, walking and fitness in the Fort Worth area.
Little Rock Marathon - View race results in the overall marathon, as well as in relay, women, men, and walking categories for this annual event held in Little Rock.
MacArthur Park 5K - Features race highlights, registration information, post race awards list and details on volunteer opportunities and race events.
Midsouth Marathon and Half-Marathon - Provides information about this annual marathon held in the Delta, race results, sponsors, and previous years activities. Information about registration and prizes. Wynne, AR.
Team Texarkana - Features weekly runs and running activities of this local Road Runners Club of America organization. Texarkana, AR.
The Sporty Runner - Features a full service running store with shoes, apparel, and accessories for runners, swimmers, triathletes, walkers and for fitness enthusiasts. Conway, AR.
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