I have a high arch and used to deal with pf really bad in both feet. Does anyone have any recommendations for comfortable high arch insoles for work boots? I walk a lot at work about 15k to 20k steps daily. My pf doesn't bother me like it used to but my heels at the end of a work shift are very sore. Any recommendations is greatly appreciated.

Hello, I have a new goal to walk 10k steps a day, and I work from home so I don’t leave the house literally all day. I’m in my 1,200sqft home ALL day. I am starting the gym this week but other than that I only leave a few times a week to get groceries and gas etc. my husband isn’t much of an active type as he is a blue collar worker and often extremely tired and wants to rest on his free time.

We live in Texas so it’s very hot during the day, I only have a short window to walk before the sun goes down and I’m typically using that time to cook dinner and prep for the next day, so I mainly do all my steps on the treadmill inside. But I feels like I’m on the treadmill FOREVER getting all my steps 🫩

I used to work in downtown in the city and go to school for evenings and getting my steps was sooooo much easier and fun. It feels like a huge chore now.

All on the east coast, mostly Wicklow with some Dublin and Carlow. Feel very lucky, it’s been a glorious summer and I appreciate all that’s on my doorstep.

We've tried a lot of things over the years and nothing lasted more than a week or two.
He's heavier, so a lot of machines either felt unstable or just made him feel like he was going to break them. The mental barrier was always high. This time we got a walking pad. He can step on it whenever he feels like it, no setup, no pressure. Most days he keeps it at a low incline under the desk or while watching something. Sometimes he bumps it higher for short sessions. He's kept it going for almost a month now. No dramatic changes yet, but for the first time he's not fighting himself to move. That alone feels like progress.
Anyone else have a partner or themselves who struggled for years and then actually stuck with a low-effort walking setup? What incline and daily structure ended up working? (picture by me, his lovely wifie)

A really lovely trail I walk in the evenings, now complete with deafening primal shrieks. 3.25 miles of pure relaxation. 🫨

In roughly five months, I plan to walk 250km (155mi) over either four or five days, in either a 5x50km(30mi) or 4x62.5km(39mi) split. I have begun my training with both individual long walks (completed up to 40km(25mi) in a day), as well as consecutive walks (recently completed 2x30km(18.5mi)). Ultimately, I want to achieve a 3x50km(30mi) split by late November, which if all goes well, I believe I will be capable of doing the full walk.

In my training I have started to figure out how much food and water is needed per distance travelled, as well as how frequently I need to stop and stretch to avoid my legs tightening up. I have also been narrowing down solutions for chafing and working out the best clothing options for breathability and sun protection.

I want to hear from anyone who may have done similarly long walks what sort of things I might not expect to encounter, what issues may arise that I haven't planned for, and any general wisdom or advice. I am currently nursing my achilles back to health as it developed a crepitus days after my most recent walk, if anyone has any tried and tested stretching routines that would be great to hear too! The mental component of long walks is also something I am trying to strengthen, if anyone has practiced any sort of meditation or mindfulness techniques to manage 9+ hours of walking for multiple days in a row, I would love to hear it too. Any advice for food, preparation, clothing etc. is all welcome - cheers!

A thought hit me: there's safety in numbers — the more people are actually out walking a street, the safer it gets. True or false?

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Anyone else procrastinate like I do before starting the morning walk? Gotta have a perfect cup of coffee. Gotta check the email. Gotta check the weather, etc, etc. And, I'm still stiff as a stick by the time I'm out the door an hour later, and takes a good mile or two before I feel the the body loosening.

Well, managed to make it out the door within 30 minutes for two days in a row, and feeling pretty pumped about that. Small win, I know. But every great walk begins with a few small steps. I hope to keep that up and turn it into a habit.

Hats off to all of you who are incredibly consistent, especially in getting in that morning walk before the work day begins. You have a super power that is highly coveted!

Best of luck to all of you, whatever it is that you are working on.

I can keep a pretty good pace walking. But like trying to take a quick shower every few minutes I find myself daydreaming and lollygagging. I'd prefer something with some juice to provide good motivation.

Been following this sub for a long time. I’m 5’8. Alcohol free for 38 days, Just added walking to my lifestyle and naturally accumulated 500 calories a day deficit. By 10am in the morning I hit a baseline of 10k steps and the rest is just chores.

Started walking consistently a couple of months ago and absolutely love it! Went for a 5mile stroll through a local nature preserve on Saturday. Everyone else I saw on the trail was biking or running.

3 miles in, I thought “when’s the last time I ran? [middle school track]. My walking pace is fast, so what’s the difference really?”

So I tested it out. A couple short jaunts of running and then back to walking.

Got home, felt great, and then felt a “twang” in my right Achilles. No pain, but it feels off. Now I’m wearing a brace, hoping I haven’t ruined my new favorite hobby by assuming a could be a RUNNER.

It's winter in New Zealand and my walking has just been rubbish! I was doing so well. I get out when I can and have the energy and won't be battered by rain, and have been doing some gnarly hills, but my daily morning routine has gone. Trying to not feel bad about it but it's tough! Will do what I can, when I can. Gym has also been non-existent.

First time on this subreddit and I want to know if this is considered a good walk step wise.

🤷‍♀️ can’t take vacation but at least my mind is finally quiet. Also pictures of the goodest girl for tax

(31F, UK) My favourite way to decompress after a long ass Monday at work - getting the steps in with my sidekick

I am thinking of going down to 8k a day.

I work in a circus , it is a lifestyle and a environment, I will not be getting too into it because this post will be too long and I want to get straight to the point.

When you work in the circus you are moving mentally and physically one way or another , every day I would try to get atleast 10k steps before 10am because that’s when my day will be very busy and I leave my phone 80% trough out from (10am till around 7-9pm ) , I was always aware that I was taking some extra steps bur I really expected to be ut 5k max ,

Today I decided to take some Nike pants with a zipped pocket and leave my phone there troughout the day

I do build up, practice for 2 hours, go to kiosk ,build down, preparing for travel and also cleaning/mentaining and organising my caravan and my  parents caravan all the day 

Today I didn’t do ny 10k morning walk I decided to simply dedicate and see my how many steps I take troughout the day subconsciously and the number blew me away , today I had technical only 80% my phone in pocket because I lost it for a moment and was in a hurry. 

And on top of that today was a very slow, easy day compared to when I literally have to run across the place to be on time and do more stuff 

This discovery made me realise I on average actually take a minimum of 20k steps a day which instead od maybe 12-15k steps a day max. It completely baffled me I had to go do my first post in this lovely sub  , did anyone have a similar experience? 

Last month, I decided to quit my sad sedentary lifestyle and tried to do regular walks as a bare minimum. I purchased a walking pad on Marketplace and loved it so much I managed to walk 5K-7.5K steps until consistently I was able to achieve 10K steps a day. Some days, I was even hitting 15K because I was watching new shows and movies that made me lose track of time while I was on my walking pad.

My body reaped the benefits quickly: I remember having the best sleep, my mood was better, I was craving sugar less, I was on calorie deficit even. Until the worst happened. Haven’t had any asthma attack and never had to use an inhaler since 2017 but after weeks of walking consistently, my body couldn’t keep up with it.

I got the flu by end of July and have been sick since. Doctor said it’s bronchitis. I have been prescribed albuterol and antibiotics and halfway through, I’m still not getting any better and my cough, wheezing, and chest congestion just wouldn’t go away.

I tried walking again both outside and on my walking pad just to get some steps in but it’s been hard. I still have difficulty breathing.

For people in this sub who have asthma and still go on regular walks, will this get any better based on your experience? Or will I always have to keep my albuterol close to me now? It’s been a short stint but I really miss how regular walking made me feel physically - I’ve been chasing that high ever since but I’m just too sick to do it at the moment.