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1. Who can participate?

Any Prince George’s County senior (age 60 or better) or pre-senior (age 50 to 59) is welcome to join Club 300. All fitness levels are welcome!

2. What are the benefits?

Walking is one of the very best exercises you can do! Here are some of the proven benefits:
- Helps maintain a healthy weight
- Help prevent or manage various conditions, including heart disease, high blood pressure and type 2 diabetes
- Strengthens your bones
- Lifts your mood
- Improves your balance and coordination

3. Where and when do you walk?

You can choose where and when you want to walk. Walk inside, walk outside, and even walk on a treadmill! You can also walk on your own, with a friend or with a group.
For those interested, Monday morning group walks will commence throughout the summer. We will meet at different locations throughout the County. The group walk schedule is included in your paper walking mileage log. Come out and meet other Club 300 members and keep those feet moving as we explore some of the wonderful trails in our area!
Group Walk Schedule (PDF)

4. What are Club 300 group walks?

Come out and meet other Club 300 members and keep those feet moving as we explore some of the wonderful trails in our area. For those who are interested, Club 300 group walks will be scheduled and posted on the Club 300 page. During the winter months, we will be offering a Club 300 group walk monthly. During the summer months, our group walks will be more frequent. We will be meeting at different locations throughout the County. Be sure to check the Club 300 page for dates, times, and locations of our Club 300 group walks.
Club 300 Page

5. When and how do I register?

If you are currently registered with Club 300, all you have to do is log on to the Club 300 page. You will be asked if you want to take the Walk Across America Challenge, click yes and you will automatically be registered. If you have been logging your miles online, your current Club 300 miles will automatically be transferred as well!

If you want to take the challenge and are not currently registered in the program, visit the Club 300 page and complete the online registration form or call the Special Programs Division at 301-446-3400 for assistance. Club 300 Page

6. What if I register and am unable to walk all the way across America?

Everyone is encouraged to set their own personal goal. Just join the fun and start walking one mile at a time.

7. How do I track and log my miles?

Logging your miles is simple. Just purchase a pedometer that records miles. The cost of a pedometer ranges from less than $5 and goes up. Additionally, there are some free apps for cell phones that will track your miles on your phone. All you have to do is take an intentional walk and track the miles and record it as follows:

- Record your miles online using your Club 300 email address and password provided at the time of registration. It is highly recommended you keep track of your miles on the paper mileage log as well to keep a record of your accomplishments!
- Use a paper walking mileage log (pen and paper).

Our goal is to have all Club 300 members log their miles online. Club 300 Page

8. How do I record my miles online if I do not have an email address or access to a computer?

For assistance, please call the Special Programs Division at 301-446-3444 at the end of each month and we will help record your miles online.

9. What if I am unable to log into the Club 300 webpage successfully?

Please call the Special Programs Division at 301-446-3444 for assistance.

10. Are there rewards?

As you walk across America, you will earn a State pin for each State you have “virtually” walked across! Here are those States:
- California
- Colorado
- Delaware
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Kansas
- Maryland
- Missouri
- Nevada
- Ohio
- Utah
- Virginia

11. What are some walking tips?

Turning your normal walk into a fitness stride requires good posture and purposeful movements. Ideally, here's how your walk should be:
- Keep your head up and look forward.
- Relax your shoulders, neck and back.
- Swing your arms freely with a slight bend at your elbows (if you like, pump your arms).
- Keep your stomach muscles slightly tightened and your back straight.
- Your walk should be smooth as you roll your foot from heel to toe.