My World Population Me

So a few days ago I had my 7th official walk race. For those of you new to the Walk Race phenomenon that is about to explode on the world like a 1000 ft tall pizza pop, it is that magical moment while you are walking down the street faster then the norm around you and someone else in your peripheral is doing the same and you find yourself racing them down the street to see who is faster, more street smart with obstacles and tactics & a far superior being. Rules are you can speed up your walk but you cannot begin to jog, you can step onto the street but only for brief periods of time & winner is decided after a few blocks once an opponent shows defeat (slows down, turns up a street, etc).

This was my first race against a man with twice the years spent roaming the earth than I. I was so tired after a very long day and the last thing I wanted to do was walk race, but he came up behind me with one hell of a challenge that I could not refuse. It was head to head for blocks; my things burned, heart pumped, adrenaline pumping! I thought I might have met my match but my youthful energy gave me the push I needed to take the title yet again. Needless to say afterwards I was drained and sweaty, but it was worth it.

The next time you find yourself walking down the street and someone comes blasting up beside you, challenge them, I assure you they might not yell “it’s on!” but you can tell the thought is sitting in their mind.

no time to stretch! its on!

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