Today is National Start Walking Day.
I’ve had the hardest time getting into and staying on a regular exercise program. I’d had the best of intentions for getting back onto a regular program this week – but life happens (rather often in fact).
But I love walking, so with or without a regular exercise program, I try to get some walking in each day. Of course it helps tremendously to both live and work in very walkable environments.
So I decided to research walkability and found that Walkable Neighborhoods are Worth More http://www.worldchanging.com/archives/010357.html.
That's a great example of the Better Living Better World concept – that is, when we walk to nearby amenities we are improving our health while:
· Developing connections with our neighbors (plus any friends or family that join us on our walks)
· Reducing fuel and auto maintenance costs
· We avoid adding to current pollution and traffic problems
So if you live or work in a walkable environment, take advantage of it an take at least a few minutes, invite a friend and head out for a walk.
Walking can be a challenge. Not walking itself, but simply "starting" to walk daily.
ReplyDeleteI have a solution :-). Get yourself a dog. Our dog will remind me "everyday" it's time for a walk. If I ignore her she nudges me with her nose, stares at me constantly. I usually give-in and take my daily walk.
If you think this is a challenge try walking everyday, in Arizona during the summer when the temperatures are acually in the 100's as early as 6 am.