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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Today’s walk
It’s not especially picturesque, but that’s OK because today’s walk took me to and from the gym, which is just over a mile from my house.
Lately my schedule has afforded me the time to walk to the gym instead of drive. The bonuses:
- A built-in warm-up, rather than putting in 10 or so minutes on the treadmill upon arriving
- Fresh air
- Less time sitting in front of my computer on the slow road to death (more on this in an upcoming post)
- Two extra miles a day added to my overall mileage tally
- More exercise time overall — my walk there and back is longer than any warm-up or cool-down I’d do, and I generally still do the same workout I’d planned once at the gym
I realize this approach doesn’t work for everyone. It sure is a lot faster to drive to the gym than walk there, no matter the distance. But while I can, it’s a bonus I hope to keep taking advantage of.
Happy walking!
Walk With Joelle 