The Role of Football Foundations in Supporting Communities
Every football club is unique, in that they each have their own history and own territory. But to some degree, they’re all united through having a shared sense of civic duty. The common sight of football stadiums across the country; nestled beside the undergrowth of houses and apartment blocks, best illustrates the affinity that football clubs have with their local area. Not only are they a part of the neighbourhood, but they’ve also become the living emblems for the local community.
Kitround joins Walk92 to champion kit recycling and grassroots sport
Walk92 is proud to welcome kitround as an official partner for this year's landmark event.
Bring it on! A look into the tougher side of The Walk of Clubs
Walk92’s central journey is Mo’s unprecedented 3-month expedition, taking in all of the Football League’s 92 clubs, racking up over 2500 miles, all in just 92 days. To many, including Mo, this seems ambitious, however with the support of the nation, anything and everything is possible. If you feel that walking every leg of the journey with Mo is out of the question, yet you still want to do something colossal, do not fret! There’s no reason that you can’t meet him along the way, whilst on your own Walk92 challenge, accompanying him for your local leg of the Walk of Clubs. In this regard, Walk92 has put together several challenging walks which hopefully will whet the appetite for the adventurous amongst us.
A Shoulder to Cry On. Why Walking Shoulder to Shoulder Unravels a Different Layer of Conversation
Often something curious happens when we go for a walk - whether it’s with friends, family, or even total strangers. What starts as small talk about the weather or work can unexpectedly shift into something deeper. Before you know it, you’re opening up about things that may have been weighing on you for a while. Looking back, it might be hard to explain why certain topics came up, but there are good reasons for it. Walking side by side changes the way we interact. It eases tension, removes some of the usual social pressures, and activates parts of the brain in ways that help conversation flow more freely. It’s one of the many subtle but powerful benefits of talking while on the move, something Walk92 is keen to embrace.
Memories Never Die: Iconic Football Stadiums That Are No Longer With Us
Walk92’s Walk of Clubs aims to unite thousands of football fans in celebrating the legacy of The 92 and, more importantly, the profound community impact the Football League continues to have on our society. Whilst the initiative will span every stadium across the Football League and beyond, it’s vital to pause and reflect on the iconic stadiums that have been lost to time. Many of us carry cherished memories from these grounds, or have listened to stories passed down from family and friends about the magic of matchday experiences in decades past.
Walk92 x SPOX: Powering Every Step with Comfort, Purpose, and Seriously Good Socks
At Walk92, we know a thing or two about putting in the miles. From grassroots fundraisers to Mo’s epic 2,500-mile journey that will take him across the 92 league football clubs, this challenge is about movement, motivation, and making a difference. That’s why we’re incredibly excited to announce our newest partner: SPOX, the British performance sock innovators helping us take every step in comfort and style.
Walk92: A Step in the Right Direction to Better Mental Health
We all know that football can be an accessible, affordable and sociable way to improve both our physical and our mental health, however an activity whose health benefits are often overlooked is walking. And whilst walking, like football, will improve your physical health, it is the numerous positive impacts that walking can have on your mental health that are routinely underrated.
Grassroots to Glory: Walk92’s Guide to the Football Pyramid
The Football League Pyramid is the beating heart of English football, a system designed to showcase England’s finest in an ever changing environment, tantalising local teams across the country with the prospect of one day reaching what many perceive as the holy grail of both national and global football.