How dare you! Walking? Boring? On a walking website!
Well okay then, we’ll admit it, we thought about this because it can be true, when you are not a particularly motivated exerciser sometimes, the thought of going for a walk is just, not very appealing. Especially walking in the same locale.
I’m guessing unless we’re all fitness enthusiasts (and then wouldn’t you be reading and I be writing ‘My Life With Muscles or ‘The Runners’ Rag?) we’ve all been in the position where the thought of ‘just going for a walk’ has left us unenthused. Here are a few little tips to get you out of the door:
• Play music – but make sure it’s music you’re in the mood for and will motivate you. Choose something that usually lifts your spirits. For me it’s Ray Charles’ soulful pipes.
• Walk with a friend -catch up with an old friend for an hour. Try and make it a weekly thing. It doesn’t have to be the same person every week, just call someone you have fun with, make it your new way to socialise.
• Phone someone – call your mum, or your sister. Make one old friend or family phone call a week whilst you’re out on your stroll.
• Have a destination or purpose – if you live near town, go window shopping. Walk to the supermarket and buy a magazine or walk to a friend’s house for a cuppa.
• If you don’t have a dog, walk someone else’s. If you’re not a dog fan, this could prove more annoying than fun.
• Change routes – avoid the monotony of the same walking routine. The UK is full of glorious places to walk and inspire so once a month try and get to a new bit of the countryside.
