Walking ?

Walking Questions

 When did you start walking? 

 Always liked to walk but started walking for exercise in 1988.

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How far do you walk? 

Usually 6 miles

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What brand of pedometer to you use?

The pedometer I use is called a Striiv and I've used it for many years.  

I'm on the second one and they no longer make this kind.  

I've tried a FitBit but returned it because didn't like it as much as my Striiv.  

My Striiv just fits in my pocket and I have it with me always. 

It is also very easy to see with big numbers.

It gives me the time, steps, miles, calories burned, and I can even play a game where I earn energies for steps walked so I can build structures and plants. 

How often do you walk?

Most days - don't miss many.

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When don't you walk?

When the temperature dips below 12 degrees. 

Icy conditions 

Thunder storms 

If I'm sick

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How hot does it have to be before you don't walk?

So far that has never come up.

I walk in the morning and where I live it doesn't get too hot to walk.

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Do you walk in the rain and snow?

Yes to both.

I have rain pants and a rain slicker

For snow a good pair of walking boots and add some ice grippers to the bottom.

In winter I keep warm by wearing a lot of layers.

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How long does it take you to walk 6 miles?

1 hour 40 minutes

Sometimes longer because I stop to talk to people and take pictures. 

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What brand of shoes do you walk in?

Keen Voyaguer Hiking shoes/boots

Low and high tops

How often do you replace a pair of walking shoes?

I wear a pair out in about 4 months or so.

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Do you listen to music or books while walking?

No, I like to be aware of my surroundings at all times.

Besides there is too much going around and things to look at to at.

Listening to anything would be a distraction from walking.

A walking post from 2010 - A History of Me and Walking

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