reviewing walking

 Hi today on the blog I'm going to be reviewing walking.

Today I went on a walk and I did my normal loop that I do around my neighborhood and under the highway and through the park. I used walking as my mode of transportation. I was barefoot and recently the road near my apartment has been given some fresh asphalt so that was really nice on the feet. If you're looking to get into walking I think the main benefits that people will tell you are:

-safety. You'll often hear the phrase 'walk. don't run.' And that's because walking is one of the most deliberate ways of getting around. At any point it's very easy to stop and you're able to easily take in everything that's happening around you. Because walking doesn't generate a lot of momentum compared to running or skipping, it's also less likely to result in slipping.

-efficiency. You can walk for a really long time. Maybe if you've trained long distance running for years and years you might prefer to run a given distance over walking but if you have to carry much at all you'd still be better off walking.

-contemplative potential. Walking is often a great time to look around and think about things. The poet William Wordsworth famously used to compose his poems while pacing back and forth and he would use the meter of his footfalls to give rhythm to his lines. 

I give walking a 10/10 honestly. I think it's a great way to get around. I think when you make the decision to go far a walk you're signing on for a little quiet adventure. 

If you're looking to add a little excitement to your walking you can fill up your water bottle and play a little drinking game I invented. Take a walk on a warm sunny day and whenever you feel thirsty take a drink of water. Try it out. It's pretty fun.