National Walking Day

Yes, there is a day for that! The American Heart Association has declared the first Wednesday of April National Walking Day, so get out and take a walk. The weather in Decatur is beautiful and you might as well get outside and enjoy it. Put on your walking shoes and take a walk around the block or around your neighborhood. Reading this too late in the day? Then plan on taking a walk for 30 minutes tomorrow. And then the next day, and the next…..

Check out the Start Walking Now website here for lots of tips, walking paths and activity log. if you would like some Decatur routes, click here for information on walking in Decatur and to download the city’s walking map.

What are you waiting for? Add some walking to your days. Walk to lunch, your next meeting, or even just take a couple of short office breaks and walk around the block. Your mind and body will be refreshed and you may even be more productive.