If Charles Dickens had a Fitbit he would have put more than 20,000 steps on it every day. The man who gave the world Ebenezer Scrooge loved to walk. His passion was fueled by the physical, mental, and emotional benefits. Mr. Dickens and I have some things in common. Our daily step totals are similar. […]
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It was the first time I had run in three years. Literally. I signed up to run the first leg of the Baltimore Marathon as part of a four person relay team. I did not train for the race by running. Instead, my training involved A LOT of walking. That was one of the reasons
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I see Bob and Larry every time I’m in the grocery store. I don’t think I’ll ever be able to shake this. When our kids were younger we did what so many parents have done for decades. We plopped them in front of the TV when we needed a break. We didn’t do this as
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The universal goal of 10,000 steps a day might be the worst PR move ever for fitness. It sounds so easy, but it’s not. And, that expectation has doomed more than a few fitness journeys. Not long after Fitbit burst on the scene and made the pedometer a popular fitness device we’ve been hearing that
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What do a volleyball tournament, strategic planning meeting, and a haircut have in common? All three happened last week during this 20k One Year Step Challenge. It was Week 29 of getting 20,000 steps every day for a year with no breaks. By the way…I don’t for a moment believe everyone should aim for 20,000
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