Getting Started

Choose Your Time

Pick a specific time slot that works most days. Consistency in timing helps build the habit faster than varying times.

• Morning people: 6-8 AM before the day starts
• Midday movers: 12-1 PM lunch break
• Evening walkers: 5-7 PM after work

There's no "best" time—only the time you'll actually do it.

Start Ridiculously Small

Your first goal is frequency, not distance. Aim for just 10 minutes. That's one lap around your block. It feels easy—that's the point.

When something feels achievable, you actually do it. And doing it is what matters.

Prepare Your Route

Before your first walk, scout a simple route. Walk it once to know how long it takes. Familiarity removes mental friction.

• Around the block (simplest)
• To a nearby landmark and back
• A loop through quiet streets

Remove Barriers

Make starting as easy as possible:

• Leave walking shoes by the door
• Set a daily reminder on your phone
• Have a light jacket ready for unpredictable weather
• Don't overthink clothing—comfortable is enough

Track Your Streak

Get a calendar. Mark an X for each day you walk. Seeing your streak grow is incredibly motivating. The chain of X's becomes something you protect.

Don't track distance or speed yet. Just track whether you walked. Binary tracking works.

Build to 30 Days

Your only goal for the first month is consistency. Walk every day, even if some days are just 5 minutes. Show up. The habit forms through repetition.

After 30 days, walking will feel like part of who you are.

Gradually Expand

Once daily walking feels automatic (usually after 4-6 weeks), you can:

• Increase time from 10 to 15 to 20 minutes
• Try new routes for variety
• Add morning AND evening walks
• Explore programs for specific goals

But only after the base habit is solid.