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You and Your Body
You have an advantage over everyone else on the planet, because there is no one who knows your body and how it reacts better than you. You know what makes you feel good and what causes you pain and stress. You know what's good for your body and what isn't. Of course, if you are like most of the rest of us, you don't always do what is best for your body. A good walking program, like this one, is good for you as long as you listen to your body.
If you are starting the program as a new walker, or someone who has not exercise regularly for the last year, you'll need to start slowly. In the beginning, when you start to feel tired, stop. Note how long you walked. Then, your next goal should be to be able to walk that length without feeling tired, and over time, gradually extend that time. As with anything else, stop if you feel sudden pain or discomfort.
Over time, you will be able to walk longer distances without having to stop and you'll be aware of when your body is sending you signals. Not all signals express discomfort. Walking can experience what runners refer to as the "runner's high". I, of course, will refer to this phenomenon from this point as the "walker's high"! Endorphins are the body's natural pain-killers. As your level of conditioning continues to improve and you walk longer distances in faster time periods, more and more endorphins will be produced. A walker can experience a wonderfully euphoric state thanks to those little endorphins. The combination of high flying endorphins and the accomplishment of completing a major event, like the New York City Marathon, can produce a feeling that is hard to duplicate, and is remembered for years.
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