[excerpt] Eight tricks from seasoned striders
Whether you need a nudge out the door, training inspiration, or a reason to keep going, here are some enthusiasm boosters.
Make it a game.
Walk as long as it takes to spot, say, three red cars. Then set a new game objective, and keep on walking.
Follow a new lead.
Let your dog set the pace.
Entertain a party.
Plan a progressive dinner where each course is a walk away from the next. Start with healthy appetizers at one house, the main course at the next stop a couple of miles away, and dessert at the third.
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