Walking to work experiment
Today is day 6 of my walking to work experiment, and I could proudly say the experiment is a success. For the past 6 work days, I have been walking all the way from home to work and back every day. A distance of 2.7 miles.
Why would I do such a thing? For several reasons: First, walking is good for my health. Second, I can save money on gas and parking. And third, it is good for the environment.
Basically, I decided last Tuesday to see if it is possible to walk all the way to work, so I gave it a try. On that first day I realized I should probably take a hat, water, and a better portable radio. I took the route recommended by Google Maps, only to later find various shortcuts to make my way easier. My conclusion after this initial experiment: It’s not too bad.
I kept walking Wednesday and Thursday. Then Friday morning it rained. I decided to walk anyway. Also, I said if I can walk in the rain, I can keep up this walking program. So, the same day I returned my parking permit and bought an umbrella. I bought 4 daily parking permits just in case.
Now is day 6 of my walking experiment, and I still haven’t used any of the parking permits. I feel good and happy. I really hope I can keep it up.
good to go… i decided to copy your experiment
Comment by sye | May 6, 2009
wonderful idea, and your persistence is admirable! Btw, walking is also a way to alleviate pressures and to lower anxiety, and helps to stay out of depression. I run every morning for the same purpose.
However, I don’t know how much it rains in the bay area, but I know that in California, “when it rains, it pours”. So keep those daily parking permits for these days…
Comment by rak | May 6, 2009
I am impressed, keep it up.
Comment by meir | May 6, 2009
I am so glad that you took my idea of walking from work and improved it a lot:)
Seems you are having such fun walking that you don’t feel the need to call home anymore:) If I am wrong, call soon!
Comment by gabby | May 8, 2009
Way to go!
(hehehehe)
Comment by yuvaler | May 12, 2009
If you want to save time, you can get one of those Razor scooters. I am not very agile but after a few minutes got the hang of it
Comment by Blake | October 15, 2009