TJ, I love that your neighborhood expects you on Sunday afternoons. Here's to warmer mornings way up in your neck of the woods, so you can resume your solitary walks soon.

Tracy, I'm glad the post resonated with you! I remember those double stroller walks well, and how they were my life saver, too. In fact, I've insisted that every house I've lived in as an adult be within walking distance of various interesting cafes, food co-ops, libraries, etc. And you're right—in neighborhoods like the ones we live in, why wouldn't everyone be walking everywhere? 

Blackwasp19, that's so insightful for you to recognize how you and Alyssa both benefit from walks together, but in slightly different ways, for your own reasons. It sounds like you've hit on a marriage super food, so to speak! (And I can already picture you with those kids and that dog.) :)

Randi, I was MUCH less likely to walk places when I lived in a city where everyone seemed to drive everywhere. For the past eight years, I've lived in a college town where biking and walking is the norm. That alone has given me a different perspective on how I get around. Changing habits in these ways is mostly about a paradigm shift, it seems. Anyway, I'm glad you're going to get back into walking! Thanks for stopping by my blog and leaving a comment.

Cheryl, what you said about being aware of your body and "feeling more" when you run is really fascinating. I bet there's something physiological going on (not that I'm a biologist or anything). Whatever it is, I'm glad you've found some powerful releases in your life.