The first thing I knew I had to do to prepare for The Walk was obvious: get moving. Luckily, I live on the Kāpiti Coast, where the trails are so good it almost feels rude not to use them. Training here is less “grind” and more “stroll with benefits.”
Earlier this year I spent a couple of months in Europe, which, if you’ve been, you’ll know is basically one big invitation to walk. Cities like Lisbon, Dublin, London and Berlin don’t just encourage it—they demand it. Cobbled streets, winding alleys, riverside promenades—I wandered them all. Some days I pretended I was training; other days I was just “lost with purpose.”
My plan has been pretty simple: average 10,000 steps a day. Some days I nail it, some days the step counter gives me a look of disappointment, but over the year it all balances out. Turns out consistency is kinder than perfection.
And if you’d like proof (or just a laugh at my expense), check out my social media. I’ve shared videos of my adventures—everything from epic coastal hikes to me trying to look dignified while puffing up a hill. Spoiler: the hill usually wins.
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