Wander Walk

Last winter I wrote a Tip about “Life @ 3MPH” and cited the many benefits of slowing down. This year I’ve discovered that an effect of slowing down is the desire to do it even more. During endurance training for our long walk in England, my walking buddy Mari and I discovered what we call Wander Walking, where we have a starting place and a general direction and a loose time frame. Then we just walk, going where we go, finding what we find, and being done when we’re done. This form of walking leaves space for wonder and other forms of curiosity, which adds to the adventure of even a simple walk. In the process, my pedometer reported that my average MPH has settled between 2.4 and 2.5 mph, with minor fluctuations. My pedometer doesn’t measure the increase in my pleasure level! Mariah #516 

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