Race Weekend Essentials: A Walker’s Packing List
For my most recent half marathon, I did something that I’d never done before: I traveled to a race. Normally, when I’m preparing for a race, I have the time to plan everything. I...
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Staycation Steps: Go on a Walking Adventure without Leaving Home
Now is the time of year when everyone is preparing for their next big travel adventure—whether it’s spring break or a summer getaway. Whenever I travel, I love finding new places to explore on...
Hydration Basics for Walkers
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Rebounding: Bounce Your Way through Cross-Training Day
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Beat the Dread: 7 Tips for Making Treadmill Walking More Fun
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5,000-Step Valentine’s Day Walking Playlist
This post may contain affiliate links. If you click on the link and make a purchase, we’ll get a small percentage at no extra cost to you. There’s something about February that just gives...
Walking Wellness: Knowing When Your Body Needs a Break
I’ve always been a naturally competitive person—but not in the typical way. I don’t really feel the need to compete with other people, but I’m constantly competing with myself. I have this constant need...
Walking Snacks: How to Boost Your Step Count on Busy Days
Doctors will tell you that you should get at least 150 minutes of moderate physical activity every week—or around 30 minutes a day, five days a week. For some of us, that number may...
Walking Weighted: My Experience Walking with a Weighted Vest
Recently, we took a look at the pros and cons of adding weights to boost your regular walking routine. It had been something that I’d been considering (read: obsessing about) for quite a while....
New Year, New Steps: Setting Fun Walking Goals for the New Year
This is the time of year when everyone starts thinking about making changes. We’re supposed to make New Year’s resolutions that will turn us into the people we’ve always dreamed of being. A year...