Walking Around The Park

There are so many reasons to walk instead of driving. We have been very consistent walking around the park but sometimes things come up and if we don't get a chance to walk around the park we still manage to get our walk in. Instead of driving to the store (we have stores within walking distance from where we live) we walk to them. It is a fabulous way to get your walking in and you have just gotten your exercise for the day. My mom and I both have friends who live close-by. Sometimes we walk to their houses when we go to visit them. If we have did our routine walk for that day than we have just gotten some extra miles in. Besides, it also saves on gas too.


The number one reason I like walking so much is because it is so easy to do. Actually, there is really no set time when to do it. I can walk anytime and anywhere. I can't make any excuses not to do it. All you need is a good pair of gym shoes and that's about it. You don't need any equipment unless; you want to get a treadmill for the wintertime.


It's nice to get support if you are just starting out and to see that other people too are just as serious about walking as you are. I'm still learning and it's nice to continue to read all the benefits my body is getting when I walk. That's even more a motivator for me.
I joined a walking forum earlier this year and I subscribed to the newsletter, which sends out tips about walking to my email. I enjoy reading it and I have learned quite a bit. If you think that you would be interested in joining the forum and signing up for the newsletter visit this website at http://walking.about.com/.

Walking Around The Park (Part2)

I had to start carrying a stick when we go walking because there are quite a few stray dogs running around the neighborhood. Luckily we haven't ran into any violent ones. Not long after we had gotten to the park this dog was following us and it wouldn't stop. There were some people cleaning up the park by cleaning out the garbage cans and the dog went over to them and my mom and I were able to lose him. Even though I had the stick I didn't want to hit him because he wasn't violent, but I was happy that he wasn't following us anymore. It can really ruin your walk when a strange dog is trailing you.


When we walk sometimes we walk different routes. These days it's not good for someone to know your walking pattern. So, we switch walking patterns. We don't walk the same way back as we do coming. That way it will be hard for someone to know when you will be coming or going a certain way. Also, there is a path way but it is hidden by trees we never walk through there because know one can see you from the road. These are just some precautions that we take when we are walking. It is better to be safe than sorry.


It helps too that we have gotten to know a few fellow walkers. Like us, they are regular walkers and we see them everyday. So, we are definitely not alone and that is a good thing.

Walking Around The Park (Part1)

My mom and I have been walking around the park for exercise. We leave out as soon as the sun comes up. I like that time of the day because there isn't many people out and it is very quiet. We walk to the park, around the park and than we walk home. It is a 3 mile walk but it doesn't seem that long. Once you walk it many times it seems as though the distance gets shorter. There are many other people who walk around the park too. We've come to know them because we see them everyday. They, too are serious about their walking. Many of our fellow walkers are elderly. They be moving though. It just goes to show you that you are never to old to start exercising. What counts the most is just getting started.

I have been walking at my mom's pace. I could really walk faster but I don't want to leave her behind. I think it's important for us to stay together. Her pace is picking up. We have gone from 1 hour to 40 minutes to 1 hour and 20 minutes.


We were still walking even in the 90 degree weather but we were blessed to get a couple of cool breezes along the way. The weather that we are experiencing now is just perfect walking weather. You can't get any weather better than this.