Looking to Get Active? Join Rochester’s New Free Walking Group

Last weekend was the kick-off for a brand new activity in Rochester!  If you love to get outside, want to meet new people, and get your steps in for the day, this might be the perfect activity for you, too!

New (FREE!) Activity Just Popped Up in Downtown Rochester, Minnesota

I was doomscrolling a bit on Facebook last week and noticed a new event pop up for me.  My guess is that Facebook's algorithm knew this event was meant for me...and honestly, it was nice to see this show up vs. the cow hoof cleaning videos that I am getting for some reason.  I'm not a farmer.  I never have been.  I've never watched cow videos but Facebook is pretty adamant that I learn how to properly fix cow hooves.

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Nine months ago, I had surgery on one of my feet and had the awesome pleasure of NOT walking for 6 weeks.  It is about as fun as it sounds.  No weight, whatsoever, could be put on my foot.  After that restriction was lifted, I became attached to an air cast and had it on for another 6ish weeks.  Let's just say, not walking normally for 12 weeks messes your body up.

Now that my recovery is over and the only evidence of surgery is a pretty amazing scar, getting back to walking longer distances is on my short-term goal list.

Everyone knows that moving your body is better than sitting on your couch, watching Netflix.  The only way to make that happen is by actually doing it, and walking is always better with friends...old and new!

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If you are looking for some new friends in Rochester and want to get a few steps in, too, check out this new walking group that has popped up in the area.  They just had their first meet-up, but have two more this fall.

Here’s an easy way to meet other young adults in Rochester! Come for a group walk Downtown every other Sunday afternoon this fall. It’s a great way to get out, make new friends and get your steps in!
Walks:
Sept 21, Oct 5, Oct 19
4pm – Meet at Café Steam Broadway back patio (grab a coffee or tea for the walk)
4:15pm – Depart for walk (1-2 miles)
Strollers and friendly leashed dogs are welcome...And don't forget, parking Downtown is FREE on weekends!

- Downtown Rochester, Minnesota Facebook page

Am I Too Old For This Walking Group in Rochester?

Age is just a number, right?  That's what I've always been told.  I'm asking because I saw the words "young adults" in the description and that is what I classify my kids as...not me.

If this thought is in your head too, push it aside and just show up if you want to.  You are always going to be younger than some other adult out there.