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The first marathon runner, Pheidippides, ran 26.2 miles to Athens to deliver an important message. He then fell down and died. Millions of us have repeated this distance by foot just to prove that we could do it. The training and the hydration involved is what has kept most of us alive at the finish line of a marathon. More impressive than the marathon itself, is the training, which can add up to 500 miles by marathon day.
Are you a runner or walker? Imagine running or walking a distance to fulfill an important purpose, in addition to the fitness and health benefits.
How far do you travel by foot every week in the name of exercise? Have you ever thought about what errands you can accomplish while out there in stride?
Carrying a small sweat-proof fanny pack along may be all you need when making a trip to the bank or post office. What other situations can you think of which can combine an errand with your exercise routine?
Not all of us live in a neighborhood where businesses and services are close by, but you may be surprised what you can find within exercise distance.
This article was inspired by Wa$ted.
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