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Go Walk

Walking is a wonderful way to be active. It's cheap, simple, doesn't require practice, and almost anybody can do it. With a little creativity and planning, even people with busy schedules can find ways to incorporate walking into their routine. Go Walk!

Here are some of our tips for incorporating walking into your daily life:

  • Park the car farther away from your destination
  • When shopping, take a couple of extra trips around the store
  • If you take public transportation, get off a couple stops early
  • Take the stairs instead of the elevator or escalator
  • Keep a pair of comfortable walking or running shoes in your car and office. You'll be ready for activity wherever you go.
  • At work, use a restroom that is further away or on a different floor instead of the one that is closest to you.
  • At work, hold walking meetings whenever possible. Do laps inside your building or, if the weather cooperates, take your walking meetings outdoors.
 
   
 

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Walking Club Guide


Download the Walking Club Guide here!
If you are unable to find a walking club in your area or if there are some that are already established but don't meet your needs or the needs of others in your community, consider forming your own club. This Walking Club Guide has been developed to assist you in the process of creating and sustaining a walking club of your own.

Local Walking Clubs


Interested in joining a walking club?
The Chaska Community Center sponsors a free walking club for adults. Participants can track their mileage on the Community Center's indoor track or on a measured outdoor route. Mileage is recorded on a sheet at the Community Center front desk and staff will display in the track area. For more information, contact Megan Driscoll, Assistant Programmer at 952-448-3176 ext. 7741.

An informal walking group meets daily at Waconia's Gazebo in City Square Park. There are no leaders but different routes and distances are posted every week so anyone who shows up can decide on the size of the groups and where to walk. Walks take place everyday at 7:00am and 7:00pm.

  
   
 

Walking Safety


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Before you lace up your sneakers, here are some important safety tips you'll want to keep in mind:

  1. Walk on sidewalks
    Always walk on the sidewalk if there is one available. If there are no sidewalks and you have to walk on the road, always walk facing traffic.
  2. Dress to be seen
    Wear bright colors or reflective clothing so drivers have an easier time seeing you.
  3. Cross at marked crosswalks or intersections
    Stop and look left, then right, then left again before you step into the street. Always obey traffic signals.
  4. Be alert for turning vehicles
    Drivers are often busy checking traffic when turning which decreases their chances of seeing pedestrians.
  5. Vary your route
    Don't walk the same route at the same time every day. Not only is it safer, it's also a lot more interesting.
  6. Find a walking buddy
    There is safety in numbers. If you go out without a companion, tell someone which route you will be taking and what time you expect to return.
  7. Carry an ID
    Always carry some form of identification in case of an accident or emergency.

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