Walking Fact Wednesday

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

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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

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!

Walking Fact Wednesday

This week, we help dispel some myths (below).

But know that whatever form of motion you choose — walking, running, unicycling, roller skating — you’ve already achieved a goal. And that’s the goal of being active. Congrats! (And may you burn some calories in the process.)

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I don’t know that walking will double your life span, but it can aid your longevity.

Thomas Jefferson

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Keep your eyes on the prize and you might get there faster!

Focusing on an object ahead of you can increase your walking speed by as much as 23 percent.

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Be sure to strap on your activity tracker before this walk — that’s a lot of steps!

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

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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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