When is National Walk to School Day?
The first Wednesday in October is National Walk to School Day.
What is National Walk to School Day?
Wave to the neighbors. Watch the clouds. Enjoy a break from life’s breakneck pace. National Walk to School Day promotes health and community as kids walk to school.
We miss a lot when we drive or take the bus. Walking gives us the birds in the trees, the wind, the feel of sunshine on a bright morning, and the adventure of finding the fastest route from here to there. Exercise is great, but walking is also cheaper and knits communities together.
That’s why we need creative ways to get outdoors, and National Walk to School Day is one such opportunity.
Fun facts about National Walk to School Day!
- With a bit of attention to your posture, regular walks can tone your abs.
- A walk in the sunshine helps your body synthesize Vitamin D.
- Endorphins are a walker’s best friend. They’re the feel good hormones that physical activity pumps into our bloodstream. They reduce anxiety and build confidence.
- Brisk walks increase our energy levels by waking up our circulatory system and boosting the oxygen supply to our cells.
How to celebrate National Walk to School Day:
- Walk to school. Take a bike if it’s too far to walk. Enjoy the exercise and the weather. Leave your books in your locker the night before to lighten the trek. Take a picture and post it online. Be safe!
- Don’t go to school? Walk to work. Bike to the store. Walk somewhere that you normally drive.
- Look up good posture for walking. Then you can exercise your core with minimal effort while also enjoying some time outdoors.
What’s the hashtag for National Walk to School Day?
Use #WalkToSchoolDay on social media to promote walking and a healthy lifestyle.