Some of you may have been intimidated by yesterday’s post, “Learn to Run a Marathon.”
A marathon is a huge commitment. You may even be scared to “like” it because your feed could start coming up with all kinds of running ads.
- Running shoes for Christmas.
- Fitness watches and smart rings.
- Recovery supplements.
Shoot! Turkey Trots are a dime a dozen right now. You could hit one blindfolded.
My wife even asked me, “Are you going to start running?”
“Maybe cycling.”
From Helpless to Walking
There’s a progression we all go through as humans. We start helpless.
Then we learn to crawl.
Then we learn to walk.
Then we learn to run.
Then we learn to jump.
If you’re reading this right now and thinking, “Duh, Omer, we know that! And of course, I know how to walk,” –Good! I hear you.
But I want you to learn how to walk. Like a real walk.
I’m not talking about the simple act of walking from the couch to the fridge, or from the kitchen to the garage, or from the parking lot to the store.
I’m talking about long walks. 15 minute walks, 30 minute walks, hour long walks.
When was the last time you went for a long walk?
I have taken three long walks this week.
The people I admire for their creativity and their writing ability — they took long walks daily.
You may have heard of a few of these daily walkers:
- C.S. Lewis
- Steve Jobs
- Dan Koe
- Ramy Vance
- Henry David Thoreau
- Albert Einstein
The Benefits of Walking
It’s such an easy practice.
Your body starts to burn a few calories.
Your head goes into a different space.
Your heart and soul open up.
Your energy improves.
Walking is therapy. The cheapest form I know of. Even cheaper than pen and paper.
I’m posting this and then I’m going for a long walk.
Will you join me and join the greats?
Go for a walk today!
Omer Redden 