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Solve By Walking

Solve By Walking

By: KEEN Footwear
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 Throughout history, people have harnessed the power of walking to promote change, foster creativity, improve their health, connect with nature, and reduce stress. Along the way, they’ve built up communities, made lasting memories, and found their joy. Join our host, Aura Nelson, avid walker and Director of Insights at KEEN Footwear, as she uncovers the reasons why people walk today — and how walking has changed their lives.

Looking for more inspiration? Dig into our research roundup on the physical, mental, cognitive, and social benefits of walking. https://bit.ly/3MLtsY2

Learn more about KEEN Footwear and the WK400 walking shoe at https://www.keenfootwear.com/wk400Copyright KEEN Footwear Exercise & Fitness Fitness, Diet & Nutrition Hygiene & Healthy Living Personal Development Personal Success
Episodes
  • Coach Robin: Solo Walks, Superheroes, and Showing Up For Yourself

    Coach Robin: Solo Walks, Superheroes, and Showing Up For Yourself
    May 10 2023
    Women often bear the brunt of mental and physical labor in the home, putting others' needs ahead of their own, but by ensuring that even just 15 minutes of each day is focused on self-care, Coach Robin Rutledge-Taylor believes women can join together to take back their lives and begin to thrive.

    Coach Robin has been a GirlTrek Crew Leader since 2012. She also runs her own wellness business and holds certifications with both NOLS (National Outdoor Leadership Schools) and the Sierra Club. She's been a fitness enthusiast and professional in the wellness space since 1989. On today's episode, Robin talks to us about the many hats she wears, the importance of self-care, and what it has meant to her to be a leader within the GirlTrek movement. She tells us about her most memorable walk, a wilderness backpacking trip on which she was the only Black person, and why this walk led her to realize how strong she really was. And finally, she shares why it is so important that women show up for themselves — and for each other.

    You can connect with Robin on Instagram at @coachrobinrenee and can learn more about GirlTrek at https://www.girltrek.org/

    Learn more about KEEN Footwear and the WK400 walking shoe at https://www.keenfootwear.com/wk400

    The Solve By Walking podcast is for informational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or participation in a physical activity. The views expressed by guests of the podcast are their own, and their appearance on the podcast does not imply any endorsement by KEEN or its affiliated entities.
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    23 mins
  • Shawn Eckert: The Life-Changing Power of Walking

    Shawn Eckert: The Life-Changing Power of Walking
    Apr 26 2023
    Shawn Eckert's journey started with a single step that transformed his whole life. After years of struggling with drug and alcohol abuse, Shawn weighed 446 lbs. After his doctor warned him that he would die early if he continued the path he was on, he made a commitment to improving his health so he could be there for his family and for himself. His first steps were painful and challenging but after only one week of daily walking, he felt empowered by the dramatic physical and mental changes that were taking shape. Over time, walking became the activity he relied on to keep his mind clear and happy.

    During our conversation, Shawn shares his journey with walking and how it impacted his relationships with his family and improved his mental health. He also experienced an incredible physical transformation, including the complete loss of the foot and heel pain he'd been struggling with and an overall weight loss of nearly 200 lbs. Shawn is now an ultrarunner who recently finished a 100-mile race. He credits walking for helping him stay motivated during both running and everyday life.

    You can connect with Shawn on Instagram at @shawnsmahal.

    Learn more about KEEN Footwear and the WK400 walking shoe at https://www.keenfootwear.com/wk400

    The Solve By Walking podcast is for informational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or participation in a physical activity. The views expressed by guests of the podcast are their own, and their appearance on the podcast does not imply any endorsement by KEEN or its affiliated entities.
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    23 mins
  • Annabel Streets: How to Get Out of a Walking Rut

    Annabel Streets: How to Get Out of a Walking Rut
    Apr 12 2023
    Author Annabel Streets wants us all to find more opportunities to walk. After hearing her friends and family make excuses to skip their walks, Annabel set out on a mission to share research on the benefits of different kinds of walks — and to inspire people to break out of their walking ruts.

    In "52 Ways To Walk," Annabel shares 52 ideas for how to shake up your walking routine, all backed by science. We were excited to hear her tips for making walking fun and more interesting — like how to enjoy and soak up the benefits of walking backwards or the scientific reasons why you should venture out in the pouring rain (hint: it has to do with negative air ions)! This is a great episode to listen to if you or someone you know keeps coming up with excuses not to go on a walk, if you're looking for reasons to start a walking habit, or if you need some tips on how to get out of a walking rut.

    You can connect with Annabel on Instagram at @annabelabbs.

    Learn more about KEEN Footwear and the WK400 walking shoe at https://www.keenfootwear.com/wk400

    The Solve By Walking podcast is for informational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or participation in a physical activity. The views expressed by guests of the podcast are their own, and their appearance on the podcast does not imply any endorsement by KEEN or its affiliated entities.
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    27 mins
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