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Radu with his wife and walking partner Iuliana. Photo: Radu Puiu
What are the secret ingredients that make a walking duo work? By Diana Ward What makes walking partners gel? The Walk1200km participants who shared their stories agree the one-on-one dynamic is different from walking in a group, and it’s even more intense when you’re with a person for days on end. While the nature of […]

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