Walking Fact Wednesday

The fastest 5K time clocked by a female walker is 21:58 (about a 7-minute mile) and by a male walker, 19:09 (about a 6-minute mile) — faster than most runners! For those who don’t remember their metric conversions, a 5K equals 3.1 miles.

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Walking Fact Wednesday

Walking is good medicine: It can help reduce your risk for breast and colon cancer.

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Walking Fact Wednesday

You might have to drive over the river and through the woods to get to Grandma′s for the holiday. But when you get there, park the car and go for a stroll to help the environment!

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Walking Fact Wednesday

The month has brought some pretty unseasonably warm weather lately, enabling more outdoor exercise. Here’s a fact to keep in mind…

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Walking Fact Wednesday

You don’t have to hit the stair climber at the gym. Look for bleachers at a sports field, stairs in your office building or at a train station, or even in the airport while traveling for the holidays.

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Walking Fact Wednesday

Ready for Thanksgiving? Counter your eating with a quick walk or two. Whether you take a stroll to burn off some calories, distract yourself from the smorgasbord or quell your appetite, you don’t need to rack up big miles.

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