Walking is Fitness
Episodes
Am I Retired?
31 Jan 2026
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Don't Give Up. It Takes Time
30 Jan 2026
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You're Not Weird
29 Jan 2026
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Embracing The Gift Of Winter
28 Jan 2026
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Leaving Florida
27 Jan 2026
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Time with the grandkids and a special anniversary yesterday has Dave thinking about some of his favorite walking memories. Join the Walking Friends Co...
What's Your Perfect Place To Walk?
26 Jan 2026
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The Value Of A Small Walking Goal
25 Jan 2026
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A big walking goal can be motivating, but a small goal has BIG benefits. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave explains why he's glad his daily goal is...
The Epic Weekend Has Changed
24 Jan 2026
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This was going to be an epic weekend. It still will be, but in a very unexpected way. Dave explains during today's ten-minute walk.Join the Walking Fr...
Front Loading Your Day
23 Jan 2026
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There are big benefits to starting your day with a walk as Dave shares a listener story during today's ten-minute walk.Join the Walking Friends Commun...
How Much Does Location Matter?
22 Jan 2026
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Where you walk is important, but just how important? Dave talks about that during today's ten-minute walk.Download your FREE 90 Day Fitness Chain Trac...
The Value Of Discomfort
21 Jan 2026
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An Update On My Year Of Getting Stronger
20 Jan 2026
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How A Walking Fitness Chain Can Help You
19 Jan 2026
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Five Ways To Make Your Walks More Beneficial in 2026
18 Jan 2026
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Dave shares an article he read recently about five ways to make your walks more beneficial.Download your free 90 Day Fitness Chain Tracker to add extr...
Which Walking Weather Would You Pick?
17 Jan 2026
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I've Got A Decision To Make
16 Jan 2026
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What's Your Excuse For Not Walking?
15 Jan 2026
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Dave reframes the seven biggest excuses for not walking.Watch the video mentioned in this episode on the Walking is Fitness YouTube channel. It will b...
Are You Tired Of The Cold Yet?
14 Jan 2026
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Some encouraging numbers, Lorene's creativity, and cold weather walking options. Dave talks about all of this during today's ten-minute walk.Sign up f...
This Is How IT Is Done
13 Jan 2026
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Mike demonstrates how it is done. Dave explains during today's ten-minute walk.Join the Walking Friends CommunityDownload your FREE 90 day Fitness Cha...
What Will You See Today?
12 Jan 2026
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Walking as a sightseeing adventure. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave talks about some of the unexpected things he's seen while walking.Download yo...
Five Reasons Why Everyone Should Walk Every Day
11 Jan 2026
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Where Did The Random Steps On My Tracker Come From?
10 Jan 2026
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Is It Time To Adjust Your Walking Goal?
09 Jan 2026
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An Underappreciated Benefit Of Walking
08 Jan 2026
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Can Walking Change Your Life?
07 Jan 2026
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43 years ago today, Dave took a walk that changed the direction of his life. You'll hear that story during today's ten-minute walk.Here's a link to th...
Are You Feeling Fitness Goal Overwhelm?
06 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Are you trying to do too much as we start 2026? During today's ten-minute walk, Dave talks about a perspective that's really helped him knock back the...
Getting Stronger
05 Jan 2026
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When You Don't Feel Like Taking The Walk
04 Jan 2026
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Finding motivation to stay consistent can be a huge challenge. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave talks about the thing that really works for him.Fo...
THIS Makes Yesterday's Episode Irrelevant
03 Jan 2026
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When THIS happens, you'll have a habit that lasts a long time. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave talks about a couple things that helped THIS happe...
Do These Three Things To Build A Successful Walking Habit
02 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Most habits die an early death. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave talks about three things that you can do to establish a walking habit that is goi...
The Joys Of Walking
01 Jan 2026
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Walking isn't just exercise. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave talks about eight joys of walking.Download the free blueprint for My Year Of Getting...
Final Day Of The Year Is An Opportunity
31 Dec 2025
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Before we close out 2025, take a moment and reflect on what you accomplished this year. During this final walk of 2025, Dave puts in perspective how m...
Welcome To Walking
30 Dec 2025
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Learn how this daily podcast can help you change your life with consistent habit of walking.Download the free blueprint for My Year Of Getting Stronge...
The Growing Tension Between Walking And Sitting
29 Dec 2025
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Prolonged sitting can be dangerous. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave talks about an idea he has to fight the urge to sit more.Check out the Walkin...
NEW: Research About Brain Health And The Impact Of Walking
28 Dec 2025
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One of the HUGE benefits of consistently walking is how it impacts your brain. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave shares some new research.Download ...
A Thoughtful Debrief
27 Dec 2025
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During this season of goal setting, Dave talks about one of his failed goals for 2025.Download your free blueprint for My Year Of Getting StrongerSee ...
When Walking Is Both And
26 Dec 2025
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Walking doesn't have to replace the good stuff of life. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave talks about how that will actually happen today.Check out...
A Christmas Story About Walking
25 Dec 2025
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You'll hear what happened on Christmas Day 2018 and the gift walking gave Dave that day.Check out the Walking Friends Community on PatreonGet the free...
Five Things Your Podiatrist Wishes You Knew About Your Feet
24 Dec 2025
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During today's ten-minute walk, Dave talks about the chances of a white Christmas, five things you can do to keep your feet happy, and he starts count...
I'm Asking A Favor
23 Dec 2025
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Sandy is glad for Sunday's episode about reducing the risks of falling and wants to reemphasize the point of always being aware. Also, during today's ...
The Best Cold Weather Walking Strategy
22 Dec 2025
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On this first FULL day of winter, members of the Walking Friends Community weigh in on their best cold weather walking strategy.Check out the Walking ...
Preventing Falls While Walking
21 Dec 2025
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Ava fell last week. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave talks about what happened and some ways to reduce the risk of falling while walking.Download ...
A Hack For Walking Consistency
20 Dec 2025
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Try this hack to build consistency into your walking routine. Dave also has a secret to share with you during today's ten-minute walk.Download the fre...
The Real Value Of This Podcast
19 Dec 2025
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If you're life is changing because of walking, guess who gets the credit for that? During today's ten-minute walk, Dave points the finger at you!Downl...
How Walking Can Improve Your Gift Giving
18 Dec 2025
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If you're struggling with gift ideas taking a walk can help. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave unwraps research backing this up.Download the free b...
Improving Sleep
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Walking can have a positive impact on sleep, but that's not the only way to make sleep better. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave talks about the ot...
A Really Cold Walk
16 Dec 2025
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The temperature during today's ten-minute walk is 20 degrees (-6 C) with a wind chill of 8 (-13 C). Download the free blueprint for My Year Of Getting...
Here's Why Consistency Is So Hard
15 Dec 2025
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Creating a a consistent fitness habit is hard. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave talks about why consistency is such a challenge.Download the free ...
The Walk That Was About More Than Walking
14 Dec 2025
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Sometimes a walk is about something bigger. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave tells the story of when that recently happened to him.Join the Walkin...
Five Things I No Longer Believe About Walking
13 Dec 2025
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Opinions change. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave discusses five opinions he's held about walking that have changed over the years.Download the fr...
Thinking About Walking Differently
12 Dec 2025
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Start small. Think long. But, how long? During today's ten-minute walk Dave unpacks this key philosophy of walking as a fitness activity.Download the ...
My Year Of Getting Stronger
11 Dec 2025
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You're invited to join Dave in a journey of getting stronger in 2026. During today's ten-minute walk, he explains what he's doing and talks about the ...
Is This Walk Worth It?
10 Dec 2025
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Your decisions and actions today will have an impact on your future self. During today's ten-minute walk Dave talks about how a regret audit is help h...
Counting Steps Will Complicate Your Life
09 Dec 2025
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Five ways counting steps will complicate your life. That's what Dave discusses from personal experience during today's ten-minute walk.Join the Walkin...
Do You Stretch Before Walking?
08 Dec 2025
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There are reasons to add consistent stretching to your walking routine. But, during today's ten-minute walk, Dave talks about why he doesn't do this.J...
Is This A Good "Shoe Strategy?"
07 Dec 2025
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Is it good to alternate using multiple pairs of walking shoes? During today's ten-minute walk, Dave talks about the pros and cons of rotating through ...
Does A Morning Walk Feel Like A Win?
06 Dec 2025
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It is a win, but what if it doesn't feel like it? During today's ten-minute walk, Dave reflects on how he feels about his morning walk.Join the Walkin...
10,000 Steps
05 Dec 2025
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If you're thinking about walking 10,000 steps a day, this episode is for you.Join the Walking Friends Community on PatreonDownload the free December W...
This Has Been Even Harder For Me Than Fitness
04 Dec 2025
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Download the free December Walking is Fitness Scavenger Hunt List. Finding these 32 items can make your walks this month even more fun.Join the Walkin...
Why Don't Guys Like Walking?
03 Dec 2025
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Is walking a "women's thing"? During today's ten-minute walk, Dave responds to a comment about men and walking.Download the free December Walking is F...
What About Those Who Have Jobs That Require A Lot Of Sitting?
02 Dec 2025
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Sitting a lot is dangerous according to research. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave responds to someone who asked this question.Join the Walki...
Are You Getting On The Struggle Bus?
01 Dec 2025
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Winter can be a challenging time to stay consistent with walking. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave asks two clarifying questions that could help y...
A Tense Walk Along The Harbor
30 Nov 2025
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Dave tells the story of a walk he and Ava took ten years ago that got tense. Join the Walking Friends Community on Patreon for exclusive, ad...
This Actually Scares Me
29 Nov 2025
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Dave gets vulnerable during today's ten-minute walk.Join the Walking Friends Community on Patreon for exclusive, ad-free, longer episodes of...
The Key To Consistency
28 Nov 2025
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Building consistency into your walking habit can be challenging. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave talks about the key to building a consistent wal...
10 Things I'm Grateful For About Walking
27 Nov 2025
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Dave turns today's ten-minute walk into a Walk of GratitudeJoin the Walking Friends Community on Patreon for exclusive, ad-free, longer epis...
What Is Your Walking Audio History?
26 Nov 2025
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What do you enjoy listening to while walking? During today's ten-minute walk, Dave talks about how his answer to this question has changed over the ye...
Walking Weight Loss Math
25 Nov 2025
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During today's ten-minute walk, Dave talks about how walking can help with weight loss and on-going weight control.Join the Walking Friends Commu...
A Walking Community For Introverts
24 Nov 2025
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A walking group in California has an interesting focus and appeal. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave explains how this unique walking club is espec...
Are You Internally Or Externally Motivated?
23 Nov 2025
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Understanding how you're motivated can be helpful while creating and maintaining your walking habit. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave talks about ...
Is It Time To Reconsider Your Walk?
22 Nov 2025
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How we measure our walking can also determine how we walk. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave ponders reasons why it might be time to reconsider how...
Is Walking Inferior To Running?
21 Nov 2025
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Scott used to believe that walking is inferior to running. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave shares Scott's comment and talks about why people feel...
Discipline
20 Nov 2025
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Which comes first? Discipline or fitness? During today's ten-minute walk, Dave talks about how we can get this backwards.Join the Walking Friends...
My Favorite Walking Accessories
19 Nov 2025
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Walking doesn't require a lot of extra expense. But, there are some things that can make walking more fun and efficient. During today's ten-minute wal...
Some Of My Favorite Walking Memories
18 Nov 2025
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A special event 24 years ago today led to some special walking memories. During today's ten-minute walk you'll hear some of these.Join the Walkin...
Wise Counsel From Dr. Emily
17 Nov 2025
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A recent post about movement on Instagram recently grabbed Dave's attention. He shares five wise nuggets from a board certified doctor about becoming ...
When You Don't Want The Walk To End
16 Nov 2025
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Have you ever wanted your walk to keep going...to not end? During today's ten-minute walk, Dave talks about several reasons why he sometimes feels thi...
I'm Furious
15 Nov 2025
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Dave responds to a comment on YouTube during today's ten-minute walk.Join the Walking Friends Community on Patreon for exclusive, ad-free, l...
The Beauty Of Sitting
14 Nov 2025
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During a rainy walk, Dave flips the script and talks about the fun part of not walking, but sitting.Join the Walking Friends Community on Patreon...
Can Walking Help You Look Younger?
13 Nov 2025
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Scott calls walking a "fountain of youth." During today's ten-minute walk, Dave talks about how research indicates walking can help you look younger.J...
This Blew My Mind
12 Nov 2025
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Two people walking at the same speed side-by-side might actually be moving at a very different pace from each other. During today's ten-minute walk, D...
How Walking Is Helping My Stress
11 Nov 2025
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Dave talks about how his stress has increased lately and how walking is helping this.Join the Walking Friends Community on Patreon for exclu...
A New Perspective
10 Nov 2025
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A comment from a YouTube viewer is giving Dave a new perspective about walking.Join the Walking Friends Community on Patreon for exclusive, ...
Seven Years Ago Today
09 Nov 2025
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This podcast would likely not exist if Dave made a different decision on November 9, 2018. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave shares the story of th...
A Week Of Walking In The Dark
08 Nov 2025
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Has your walking changed since the time change? During today's ten-minute walk, Dave talks about walking in the dark.Get the free November Walking is ...
How Do I Increase My Walking?
07 Nov 2025
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Dave answers a listener question about walking more.Join the Walking Friends Community on Patreon for exclusive, ad-free, longer episodes of...
Should I Break My Record?
06 Nov 2025
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Dave talks about a day, recently, when he had to make a decision to challenge his one day step record. Join the Walking Friends Community on Patr...
Is Your Walking Routine Dynamic?
05 Nov 2025
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Does your walking ever change? During today's ten-minute walk, Dave talks about how walking routines can change with the seasons.Join the Walking...
When Walking Is Boring
04 Nov 2025
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Not everyone finds walking exciting. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave shares an inspiring comment from someone who finds walking boring.Join the&n...
Taking Advantage Of Walking Opportunities
03 Nov 2025
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"What is your pre and post walk routine?" During today's ten-minute walk, Dave answers this question as he takes advantage of a walking opportunityJoi...
It's All About The Systems
02 Nov 2025
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Focusing on goals alone is usually not enough to create consistent habits. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave unpacks a powerful principle in the bo...
An Anniversary
01 Nov 2025
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Are These Steps Cumulative?
31 Oct 2025
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Do all your steps count towards the research backed health benefits of walking? During today's ten-minute walk, Dave answers this question from a list...
Daydreaming
30 Oct 2025
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If you like daydreaming, take a walk. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave talks about how daydreaming while walking has significantly impacted his li...
Another Way Walking Can Save You Money
29 Oct 2025
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Walking is frugal exercise. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave shares a story from Linda about how walking saved her a nice chunk of money.Join the&...
When Is Too Old?
28 Oct 2025
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Starting new things can feel harder as we get older. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave gets personal as he's been wrestling with this question afte...
The Value Of A Slower Pace
27 Oct 2025
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It's Positive Spin Day. During today's ten-minute walk, Dave puts a positive spin on walking slower when he doesn't want to.Join the Walking Frie...
It Is Solved
26 Oct 2025
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Dave talks about five times he's solved problems while walking. Join the Walking Friends Community on Patreon for exclusive, ad-free, longer...
Where Are You Walking?
25 Oct 2025
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I Feel Self Conscious
24 Oct 2025
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Are people watching you as you walk? During today's ten-minute walk, Dave talks about the option of walking inside when you feel self conscious walkin...