Today’s challenge is also the Action of the week: “Walk or cycle to work – or wherever you’re going – today and this weekend.”
When I have shifts at Cotswolds, I will almost always walk or cycle the 2.2 miles to work – unless the rain is really nasty or I’m doing the Tearfund Rice and Beans challenge! We also, as a couple, make an effort to walk wherever we can – the city centre is a 40 minute walk from our flat, and our nearest supermarket can be reached in less than 5 minutes walking! We don’t often walk to Church – but that is a 4 mile walk uphill at 8am!
I don’t understand people who drive a walkable distance – it costs more; is often far more stressful; doesn’t always save that much time and just isn’t as enjoyable!!! I urge you, encourage you, walk or cycle as much as possible! It’s great fun, helps keep you fit, and can help the environment! Don’t just do it for the weekend – do it for as long as possible!
Do you walk/ cycle?
Peace Out
I agree in principal but you have to accept that there are often good reasons for people not walking. I personally am disabled and can only walk about 150 mtrs. Then there are the mums with three kids who would find walking any distance impossible. Just making sure that you don’t fall into the trap of judging others without all of the correct information.
Since I did a 350 mile sponsored cycle ride in Galilee in aid of the EMMS hospital in Nazareth, I can’t cycle any more. Old age has crept up on me. I’m lucky to be near lots of buses & use my Freedom Pass everywhere.
I have been cycling to and from work for several years. Luckily I live only 4 miles or so from the office, Its quicker than bus, more flexible and gives me a daily exercise. Cycling only ten miles a week can give you the health profile of someone ten years younger but it is also an enjoyable way to travel.