I suddenly developed a knot/lump and pain in the ball of my foot late last night that has persisted for 24 hours. I know it's not plantar fasciitis as I don't have stabbing pains in my heel or midfoot.
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posted by maudlin
on May 7, 2008 -
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I'm going to be visiting Pittsburgh this weekend with four friends, staying downtown (I think City Center is the correct term?) near the Mellon Arena. We're already planning on visiting the Church Brew Works on Friday and seeing a Pirates game on Saturday. What can you recommend in terms of places to go and great eating options within walking distance of downtown/PNC Bank park? Two of us are vegetarians, and we're into cool record stores, bike shops, pubs, brunches, great independent restaurants and shops, and things unique to the city.
posted by The Michael The
on Apr 8, 2008 -
37 answers
What's the best way to mount a laptop to a Landice L7 Treadmill, for use while walking?
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posted by mosch
on Feb 29, 2008 -
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In the summer me and three friends will be doing a
100km 30-hour walk for charity alongside lots of other teams. I was hoping to come up with a way in which friends, family and donors can check on our progress in real time, from afar.
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posted by uk_giffo
on Feb 23, 2008 -
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I'm a dog walker in NYC and despite having stated that dogwalking is not a substitute for overnight care in the service agreement that I make owners sign, a customer is using 2 x 10 minute dog walks a day as care for her dog while she has been away for two nights.
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posted by merocet
on Feb 20, 2008 -
16 answers
Quote filter: Who was it that said something to the effect of "you can tell by the way he walks that he was loved as a child" of a naked chap?
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posted by Rc
on Feb 13, 2008 -
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I want to go for a really long walk. I don't want to camp. Where should I go? Trekking in Asia.
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posted by bluejayk
on Feb 8, 2008 -
11 answers
How do I walk and stand correctly? My upright posture sucks and I want to change it.
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posted by JZig
on Dec 27, 2007 -
16 answers
I'm going to be going to visit my best friend in NYC for a week, in a week. Last time I went for a weekend, I wore Payless shoes and went cross borough and wound up limping and having cankles as a result. I am a lot more sedentary in Arizona than I used to be back east-- and I am looking for suggestions of how to keep this trip as painfree as possible.
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posted by actionpact
on Dec 7, 2007 -
22 answers
I'm in the Seattle area for the weekend (thanks, Microsoft!) and I have all day tomorrow to see the city by myself. My favorite way to see a city is by walking around it: does anyone have suggestions of good walking routes?
posted by goingonit
on Nov 24, 2007 -
12 answers
I heard a story on NPR some time ago, and am having no luck finding it now. It was about a man, possibly a professor of architecture, who taught students how to mindfully walk and study the suburban landscape. Who was this person?
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posted by jquinby
on Oct 10, 2007 -
12 answers
Sometimes my shins hurt when I'm walking alone. It never happens when I'm walking with someone else.
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posted by Memo
on Oct 2, 2007 -
14 answers
I just had a doctor tell me I'm too heavy to run the Couch to 5k program. Is this really true?
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posted by aebaxter
on Sep 18, 2007 -
62 answers
I am looking for some good hiking trails near NYC that are easily accessible via public transportation that aren't too long (over 6 miles total) or too steep (no Breakneck Ridge for me yet, thanks). I am also looking for a good hiking club to join in NYC.
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posted by Empyrean_72
on Jun 28, 2007 -
9 answers
Can anyone please provide some standard legal language for a walking tour release form to be used in California?
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posted by Scram
on Jun 24, 2007 -
9 answers
Have you ever taken a culinary walking tour? Might you be willing to share highlights and details? I'm planning to develop some tasting tours for my city and would appreciate hearing about your own food tour experiences.
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posted by Miko
on Apr 2, 2007 -
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When walking on the strip in Vegas recently, a couple walking toward me was forced to split to either side of me, and the woman said "bread and butter!". I remember my mom using this phrase when I was a kid, but it was the first time I'd heard it from someone else. What's the origin of this phrase?
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posted by zardoz
on Mar 19, 2007 -
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Without fail, the soles on the heels of my boots wear down unevenly. The outside part (the edge) of the heel on each shoe wears down more quickly than the inside part, so each shoe become lopsided. How can I prevent this?
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posted by eswusp86
on Mar 18, 2007 -
16 answers
I walked around in flip-flops all day, and now my big toes really, really hurt.
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posted by mwachs
on Mar 18, 2007 -
12 answers
I walk to work, so I'm good for the environment these days. However, the wear and tear that used be directed to my car tires now falls on my high heels!
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posted by mireille
on Jan 30, 2007 -
16 answers
Is walking at your normal walking rate, but increasing the distance you walk, sufficient enough to be considered exercise? Can anyone recommend exercises for people who are very underconditioned and extremely obese, but not in poor cardiac health? And, finally, is there a medical professional who is the equivalent of a gym's personal trainer? (More inside.)
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posted by anonymous
on Jan 2, 2007 -
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Have you ever been on a guided walking tour? What did you like about it? What did you dislike? Was the subject matter most important, or the presentation? How long was it? Was it focused narrowly (like, sites to pick up dudes in the Castro) or more broadly (like, the history of Manhattan) I would love to hear as much detail as possible about the walking tours that have bored you, thrilled you, or just made your feet hurt. Thank you!
posted by serazin
on Dec 10, 2006 -
33 answers
My 19-month old still isn't independently walking on her own yet. Any suggestions on what I can do to help her along?
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posted by Gooney
on Nov 6, 2006 -
23 answers
Is there a simple formula to calculate how many calories are used during walking exercise ?
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posted by matholio
on Oct 15, 2006 -
7 answers
Help me understand the power dynamics in play when two men pass each other on the sidewalk.
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posted by occhiblu
on Sep 27, 2006 -
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I have (a) a bad back (herniated L4-L5) and (b) very flat feet, so with every step I take when walking I feel a huge jolt go up my spine. Without resorting to the ridiculous looking Z-coil shoes, what's the next best thing?
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posted by dmd
on Sep 9, 2006 -
6 answers
Non-custom orthotics: any suggestions? I overpronate on my right foot, and I'm looking for something to put in running shoes and daily walking shoes to help this.
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posted by bibbit
on Jul 28, 2006 -
15 answers
I had an isolated sleepwalking incident when I was younger that I am still curious about.
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posted by oxala
on Jul 3, 2006 -
6 answers
My wife & I will be spending 4 days in Northern Italy this weekend and would like to do some walking - does anyone have any recommendations or know of any sites where I can find itineraries for day or half day walks?
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posted by jontyjago
on May 23, 2006 -
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When I walk/hike for any length of time, my hands swell and fill with blood, turning bright red to purple. It's painful, and scares the hell out of my wife. What's going on?
posted by jsteward
on Mar 12, 2006 -
11 answers
I have a habit of walking to and fro from one room of my house to another, whenever I am thinking something, or even when I am having my lunch or dinner ?
I am aware this is not a good habit, as I waste valuable calories in the process (I am a thin person by the way).
How do I get rid of this habit ? Please give some innovative ideas. Has anyone else suffered from the same habit ? Basically I am quite a restless person. This habit looks quite odd in front of guests.
posted by inquisitive
on Feb 2, 2006 -
20 answers
