Walking Fact Wednesday

One of the best things about treadmills is that you know exactly how fast you’re going. But what is your average walking speed minus technology? Here’s a formula:

To get a rough estimate of how fast you walk, count the steps you take in 1 minute and divide by 30.

Happy walking!

Walking Fact Wednesday

Sometimes great ideas come to us while we’re walking. Which bears out this week’s walking fact:

Since the days of Socrates

Happy walking!

Walking Fact Wednesday

Walking has so many benefits, and several of our weekly walking facts have focused on the specific health benefits in particular. Here’s another:

Walking is good medicine_ It can help you

Walking Fact Wednesday

Choose your favorite playlist, lace up your sneakers and hit the pavement. Here’s why:

Listening to music

Walking Fact Wednesday

And to think that a training session for a half or full marathon is a long walk… I’ve got nothin’ on the person who accomplished this:

The longest uninterrupted walk was 19,019 miles, from the southern tip of South American to the northernmost part of Alaska and took 2,425 days.

Walking Fact Wednesday

We hear about aiming for a goal of 10,000 steps a day — but what does that translate to when it comes to distance? Here’s a hint to help you do the math:

About 2,000 steps equal 1 mile.

Happy walking!

Walking Fact Wednesday

Just how much life can you get out of a pair of sneakers? In short, here’s the answer:

A typical pair of athletic shoes will last for about 500 miles of walking.

 

If you’re seeking more specifics, read this. Happy walking!

Walking Fact Wednesday

Walking and running — both are good forms of aerobic activity, and both have their advantages. They have many differences, to be sure; here’s one important difference.

A significant difference between walking and running is the amount of time

 

Happy walking!

Walking Fact Wednesday

Today is a very important day (see the image for the reason) — how will you mark the occasion?

The first Wednesday in April is National Walking Day.Step outside on your lunch break. Park at the far end of the lot. Take your bills to the mailbox down the block. Grab a friend and catch up while strolling.

Happy walking!