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The Joys of Walking
by @gladsdotter
theguardian.com
Walking in an autumn wonderland: how I found awe in deepest SurreyA scientific study shows the benefits of feeling small in the grand scheme of things. An ‘awe walk’ on Surrey’s Leith Hill helped one sceptic see the light
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theguardian.com
Forgive us our trespasses: forbidden rambles with a right-to-roam campaignerThe law excludes ordinary people from 92% of English land, but that doesn’t stop activist, artist and writer Nick Hayes
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berkeleywellness.com
5 Ways Hiking Is Good for YouThe experience of hiking is unique, research suggests, conveying psychological benefits beyond what you receive from typical exercise. Here is what science is saying about the positive effects of hiking.
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outsideonline.com
Walking Is Making a Major ComebackMany of us have long dismissed this gentle, approachable activity for more adrenaline-pumping forms of exercise. We've been missing out—big-time.
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theguardian.com
Walk this way! How to optimise your stride to get the most from your daily strollLockdown has reminded us of the pleasures of walking. But making small changes can boost its benefits to our health, mood and creativity, too
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longreads.com
Escaping Coronavirus Lockdown Through a Stranger’s Solitary Walks on YouTubeUnder self-quarantine, Aaron Gilbreath ‘moves’ freely with the help of Rambalac’s video travelogues.
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cbc.ca
In a fast-paced world, walking is a 'radical' act, says Norwegian explorerNorwegian author and explorer Erling Kagge believes walking is a radical act that can unleash your creativity, help you know yourself better, and even help you to create more time in your life.
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outsideonline.com
The Absolute Best Hike in Every StateAlpine scrambles and beachfront strolls; multi-day singletrack adventures and quick urban escapes; soaring trees and rolling sand dunes—every state in the country has something to offer intrepid hikers. So we rounded up a bucket-list-worthy, best-of-the-best guide.
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nytimes.com
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/10/30/well/move/how-walking-might-affect-our-sleep.html
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npr.org
Exercising To Ease Pain: Taking Brisk Walks Can HelpNever mind a runner's high — the buzz some people say they get after a run. Neuroscientist Benedict Kolber was more interested in how to generate pain relief via a brisk walk. It can really work.
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inc.com
Neuroscientist: Walking Is a 'Superpower' That Makes Us Smarter, Healthier, and HappierIn a new book, a neuroscientist digs deep into the brain benefits of just walking around.
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theguardian.com
10 of the best hill and mountain walks in the UK: readers’ travel tipsHills large and small in more remote areas of the UK offer our tipsters incredible views, solitude and a thorough workout
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theguardian.com
‘It’s a superpower’: how walking makes us healthier, happier and brainierNeuroscientist Shane O’Mara believes that plenty of regular walking unlocks the cognitive powers of the brain like nothing else. He explains why you should exchange your gym kit for a pair of comfy shoes and get strolling
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3quarksdaily.com
Wilderness, Walking, and Womanhood: Solitary Women in America's Wild Spacesby Katie Poore “How will you defend yourself?” It was one of the first questions my oldest brother asked me on the phone several months ago, along with: “Do you have a knife? Do you know how to use it? Maybe you should just buy a machete, if they sell those at REI. Do you…
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nytimes.com
Born to Walk BarefootShoes protect our feet, but they also alter our strides and could increase the wear on our leg joints.
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theatlantic.com
How Walking in Nature Prevents DepressionA study finds that wild environments boost well-being by reducing obsessive, negative thoughts.
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theguardian.com
‘Walkers are middle aged, hikers are cool’No longer just an activity for older people with sticks, rambling in the countryside is catching on with a new generation
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brainpickings.org
Thomas Bernhard on Walking, Thinking, and the Paradox of Self-Reflection“There is nothing more revealing than to see a thinking person walking, just as there is nothing more revealing than to see a walking person thinking… Walking and thinking are in a perp…
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theguardian.com
Top 10 books about walking in Britain | Gail SimmonsTravelling on foot is a national obsession that has inspired a whole tradition of great writing, from Laurie Lee to Iain Sinclair
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npr.org
10,000 Steps A Day? How Many You Really Need To Boost LongevityWalking every day has been shown again and again to be important for staying healthy as you age. But how much do you need to walk to promote a long life?
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