How long have you played Walking Football?
Played WF for about a year.
Why did you first get involved with Walking Football?
Love football.
How many times a week do you take part in Walking Football sessions?
Play 3 sessions per week.
Can you let the readers know about your Walking Football sessions in regards of which age group are they for, are they male only, female only or unisex sessions?
Over 50s Male only.
When you play a game of Walking Football do you play to the WFA / WFU or FA rules and why did your club decide to follow those rules of the game?
We play the FA rules always with a referee.
Describe the buzz you get having the opportunity to play a team sport again at your age?
It’s a great buzz to play the competitive games.
What one or two things do you currently do in your training sessions that you think are important to avoid injury?
We always ‘warm up and warm down and any knock or injury is dealt with quickly.
Have you played competitive Walking Football, if so which tournaments / leagues?
Yes played in a few tournaments great organisation and good friendly banter.
Has your diet changed since you have started playing Walking Football? If so what is different?
I eat healthy and don’t drink alcohol so I feel very fit and healthy.
Can you describe any injuries you have suffered when playing Walking Football and can you let the readers know how they were caused?
I personally haven’t suffered any injuries but the ones I’ve witnessed seem to be caused by not warming up sufficiently.
Do you always have a club member present who has had first aid training at your games and training sessions, and is there a defibrillator available if needed?
There is always a club member present to deal with any injury.
Has your social life changed since you started playing, and if so in what way?
Yes the social side is very good we have all made new friends and met up with lots of old friends.
What are your best and worst memories of playing Walking Football?
Best memories are the wins.
The worst is the defeats (we still do like to lose)
Do you find it difficult NOT to run and what advice could you give someone in how to remain at walking pace?
It was difficult to stop running but you adapt eventually.
What are your goals for the future when playing Walking Football?
I intend to keep playing as long as possible.
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?
My advice to anyone is come along and do it you will love it.
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