Born to Run: A Hidden Tribe, Superathletes, and the Greatest Race the World Has Never Seen by Christopher McDougall is an incredible read about changing lifestyle, tradition, understanding (and misunderstanding), among many other enchanting and surprising facts of life. As Netwalkers, I think we all have a slightly more elevated understanding of the benefits that come [...]
In early March I participated in a video shoot for Netwalking that exemplified how movement can facilitate collaboration. Having a connection to Jessica and being an entrepreneur were commonalities that served as a starting point for getting to know others involved in the video shoot better. Although this kind of conversation could have taken place [...]
Walkable communities are more sustainable for our bodies, our wallets, and our world. Walkable communities are also where we are drawn to live, work and play. The real estate assessment data tells the same story. We pay more to live in walkable communities because these communities are more desirable, have more amenities in a close [...]
Winter is a time of short days. With the darkness comes quiet and an opportunity to look inside yourself. Use this time for introspection, but do not fall prey to the sometimes-depressing qualities of winter. Life is not just about getting by. It is about taking charge and living every moment to its fullest. Embrace [...]
The way I used to start my day was to take the dog for a half-hour walk. After that, I’d have breakfast then sit at my computer. Later, I’d sit behind the steering wheel and drive to a meeting, sit through the meeting, then come home and sit down for dinner. In the evening, I’d [...]
You know that if you’re active—you walk, ride your bike, and use the stairs instead of the elevator—it benefits your body and mind. But it also helps your workplace and your employer’s bottom line. Employees who exercise before or during work get along better with co-workers and tend to be better at meeting project deadlines. [...]
Walking has incredible health benefits for the individual participant but what we may not be thinking about is the communal benefit of a walking culture. A culture of walking is the key to a vibrant community. While walking is a proven strategy for improving heart health and reducing diabetes, walking is critical for the social [...]
Netwalking is officially heading to Austin in just a few weeks for SXSW Interactive. If you’ve ever been to SXSW you know how hectic things can get. It’s easy to get fatigued, dehydrated, overwhelmed and lose sight of healthy habits at SXSW or other large conferences. Below are my tips on how to rock your [...]
The cold winter months can be quite brutal to your hair. Are you taking the proper measures to protect your hair from the cold, wind, and sun? I offer you five tips to keep your hair looking polished while Netwalking in a winter wonderland. Drink lots of water. Hair is an appendage of the skin; [...]
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