Hi. I'm Keith and I'm a walkaholic

Every day I walk since we got rid of our cars. Every other day I take a long walk (10-12 miles). Like running you get into a zone and the miles pass swiftly. Scenery is important and I couldn't ask for more than the Chicago lakefront or Lincoln Park. I have to take care of my feet so I treated them to some new walking shoes. Yesterday I used a groupon and had a 90 minute massage concentrating on my hands (slight arthritis) and feet. I don't use earphones or mp3 systems but instead listen to the sounds of the city. I try and greet all oncoming walkers/runners/bikers if they make eye contact. Amazing how a smile or hello can change your day. I have taken back some hellos from grouches but they won't spoil my day. If you read Jack Spatafora's blog about tabernacles you know where the grouches are coming from. The fringe benefits of walking are obvious. It is so difficult to keep a balance of calories in and calories out. I used to burn more calories thinking about a Big Mac than it produced, not now.