Did You Know America’s First Sports Stars Were Professional Walkers?
Long before today’s fitness influencers began promoting step challenges and walks for mental health, a sport called pedestrianism captivated America. In the 19th century, professional walking was a major spectacle, drawing crowds who paid to watch athletes compete in long-distance walking competitions. These walkers, known as “peds,” became some of the country’s earliest sports stars, […]
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