My Daily Commitment to Walking

When I say I walk every day, I’m sure people think that it’s not truly every day—just on fine days or when I feel like it.

When I Don’t Walk

They might assume that I skip my walks when:

• It’s raining
• It’s cold
• I don’t really have the time
• I don’t feel like it

The Truth About My Walks

But the reality is, I do walk every. single. day. As of this writing, I’ve walked every day for over one thousand three hundred (>1,300) consecutive days.

The first morning was a beautiful cool, blue-sky, winter’s morning back in that thing called “lockdown” in August 2021.

A Rainy Challenge

Just the other day, it rained—all. day. long!

This meant I got wet.

My Rain Gear Journey

Until recently, I walked in my old, heavy, and worn-out oilskin coat —one I purchased at an A&P Show a loooong time ago. Now, though, I have this snazzy, bright-coloured raincoat that’s a joy to wear.

You gotta smile when you first see it, right…?

Winter Wardrobe Worries

Come winter, I might end up looking a bit like the Michelin Woman, forced to layer multiple garments underneath my snazzy raincoat. Otherwise, I might revert back to the manky oilskin, where I can comfortably wear (read: fit) plenty of layers underneath.

Finding Joy in the Journey

Regardless of how heavy the rain is falling outside, I always SmileOnTheInside when I zip up this raincoat—how could I not…?

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Here’s to brightly coloured raincoats…

Here’s to walking every day…

Here’s to walking even when you don’t feel like it.

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Here’s to SmilingOnTheInside