How long have you played Walking Football?
2 Years.
2) Why did you first get involved with Walking Football?
Fed up with the gym ,so gave that up and now play golf and walking football.
3) How many times a week do you take part in Walking Football sessions?
Once, and games against different clubs.
4) Describe the buzz you get having the opportunity to play a team sport again at your age?
i am very competitive, scoring and winning is great, but not everything, I know its cheesy but taking part is enough of a buzz.
5) What one or two things do you currently do in your training sessions that you think are important to avoid injury?
Warm up before travelling to the Hive and then again before we start.
6) Have you played competitive Walking Football, if so which tournaments?
Yes, many ,including EFL cup.
7) Has your diet changed since you have started playing Walking Football? If so what is different?
No.
8) Do you feel fitter and healthier since you have started playing Walking Football and if so in which ways?
Yes, just generally.
9) Have you had any injuries playing and if so what were they?
Yes, cracked rib, scaphoid fracture, both just bad luck.
10) Do you always have a club member present who has had first aid training at your games and training sessions?
Yes at Barnet fc.
11) Has your social life changed since you started playing, and if so in what way?
Yes, apart from, after sessions warm down in the bar, fund raising for charity and nights out, just meeting new people.
12) What are your best and worst memories of playing Walking?
Beating Arsenal at the Emirates, losing in the semi finals of the EFL cup.
13) How else has playing Walking Football affected your life?
I now have a new bunch of friends .
14) What do you like most about Walking football?
Being able to taking part in a game i love, even though its walking, we are still playing as though we are all in our twenties!
15) What do you like least about Walking Football?
Nothing.
16) What are your goals for the future when playing Walking Football?
Keeping fit enough to carry on playing well into my 70’s.
17) What advice would you give to someone who would like to play but is nervous about approaching a club or attending a Walking Football session for the first time?
Pitch up join in and play at your pace, dont run before you can walk!
18) What do your friends and family think about you playing a sport again at your age?
Impressed
19) What are the costs involved in order for you to play Walking Football?
£3 a session.
20) Anything else you’d like to share?
The facilities we have at The Hive are very impressive and good to see other teams who come also enjoy playing there.
Author: The Walking Football
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