Trail Review: Lazelle Woods Park, Westerville, Ohio
Whenever I have to run an errand somewhere outside my usual walking zone, I try to plan ahead. I Google “Walking trails near…” and pack my walking gear in the car before I go....
Author: Kristin
Walking a Half Marathon: Tips for Beginners
It’s that time again: time to prepare for the busiest racing season of the year! Each weekend for the next couple of months, thousands of racers will be lining up at the starting line...
Music Monday: Kokomo
Guys, my kid has been in school for what feels like an eternity – but it’s still August, so I’m holding on to summer for as long as I can. And as things start...
Question of the Day: I Love My Shoes!
In case you missed it, I got new shoes this week! I don’t actually neeeeeeeed new shoes right now (though, admittedly, there are probably a few that should be retired). But if I can...
App Review: WalkEarn
I know that walking offers so many amazing benefits for my physical and mental health—and that alone makes it worth lacing up my walking shoes every day. But if I can add some financial...
Walk and Talk: Reconnecting with Your Kids after School
I’m not entirely sure how we got here, but it’s back-to-school season already. After three months of summer adventures, many of us are getting back into the hectic daily routines of packing lunches and...
Music Monday: Magic
It’s time to kick off another week of (hot, sweaty) summer walks! This week, we’re going back to the summer of 1984 for a fun, upbeat, summery track that will get you up and...
Question of the Day: Back to School
Where we live, school started back up on Wednesday (which is still say is waaaaaay too early). Ever since my daughter’s first day of kindergarten, I’ve made a Dunkin run on the first day...
Hydration Review: PurAqua Coconut Hydration + Electrolytes
In my ongoing search for the perfect hydration mix, I’ve found that I keep going back to Aldi for their PurAqua Hydration packets. At some point over the summer, I heard that the store...
Back on Track: Restarting Your Walking Routine after a Setback
There are times when you feel like you’re on top of the world—when you’ve set a goal and you’re working toward it and you’re totally on track. When you cross the finish line at...