Question of the Day: What’s Your Average?
When I started my walking routine, more than four years ago, I started with something that I could manage. After my daughter got on the bus and my husband left for work, I’d get on the treadmill and walk for just a little while – starting with a mile. Gradually, I built it up, increasing my distance and walking a little bit faster.
When the pandemic hit, I tackled my first virtual 5k. It was a big deal. But I kept building. When my daughter spent two years at home, attending online school, we had easier school days on Fridays, so I’d do 5k Fridays. And that was a pretty big deal.
Now, the couple of miles that I used to push myself to walk in the morning is an easy evening stroll. And that 5k is the bare minimum for a morning walk. Depending on which trail I choose in the morning, I typically fit in 4-5 miles before heading back to work.
Each of us is at a different point in our journey. We all have different abilities, different goals, and different schedules. So what’s your typical walk? Do you have a regular time or distance that you try to fit in, or does it just vary by the day?
