Okay, so you've got proper shoes, comfortable attire, and now you're ready to start a walking training program. The best motivation for training is having a race paid for and on the calendar. I recommend beginners start out training for a local 5K, but if you've been walking for a while and walk 10 or more miles per week, you can consider training for a 10K or even a half marathon. 
To find a race in your area, you can check with local run club websites, or you can go to Running In The USA. It's very important that you read the information about each event very carefully to make sure it is a walker-friendly event. Most local charity 5Ks are very walker-friendly, but many of the larger events have strict time limits that would be challenging for a walker.
So now that you've found your race, I highly recommend Jeff Galloway's Training Plans. Here you can find a training schedule for a 5K all the way up to a marathon. All you need to do is replace the running with walking. Then follow the plan. It's that simple!
Until next time - Keep Walking On Sunshine
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