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Get ready to feel the difference that a few extra steps can make to your day.
That’s the message from local Walk2Work Day organisers as they prepare events in Nelson and Richmond as part of National celebrations on Wednesday, March 10..
Nelson City Council road safety officer Margaret Parfitt is urging everyone to plan ahead so they can join the walking revolution.
“Just give it a try,” Margaret said.
“It’s amazing what a difference a short walk can make to your outlook on life.
“We live one of most beautiful places in the world. You can stroll in safety on tracks along the water front or river beds – what better way to start your day.
“Think of the money you’ll save on parking fees – and the extra exercise means you won’t have to drive to gym to get on a treadmill.”
As an extra, tasty incentive, NCC and the Nelson Marlborough District Health Board are putting on a free breakfast for those who take to the pavement.
Breakfast will be served from 7.30am-9am at the 1903 site, on Trafalgar Street.
Those in Richmond can get a free breakfast thanks to Ambrosia Cafe and the Richmond Mall in the Queen Street courtyard, from 7.30am-9am.
Richmond organiser Judene Edgar said you don’t have to walk the whole way to join in.
“If you don’t live within walking distance of the city centre you can get off the bus a few stops earlier or park your car further away.
“You’ll see that it doesn’t take much of an effort to put a bit of walking into your day and add a whole lot to your life.
“It’s fun, it’s free and it’s good for your health.”
NMDHB Nutrition and Physical Activity programme director Helen Steenbergen said Walk2Work Day was about highlighting that anyone can add walking to their daily lives.
“Walking to walk is a peaceful and energising way to start your day.
“By leaving home 20 minutes earlier, you can arrive at work feeing fresh and energised and ready to go. There’s no traffic, no cost, no worries.
“And by adding the active transport as part of your workday, that’s less of your free time you need to spend exercising.”
There are also rewards for bosses who encourage and support workers to use the feet.
“Research shows us that fit employees are more productive and happier employees,” Mrs Steenbergen said.
“So not only does the boss have to worry about less parking, he’ll have a more efficient, more enjoyable workplace.
“It’s a win, win situation.”