Georgetown alum. Maryland born and raised. Author of It Starts with a Step: Walking for a Better World.
For as long as I can remember, I’ve dreamed of one day changing the world.
What’s the best way to kickstart the creative problem-solving required to change the world for the better?
As you may have guessed, the answer is none other than… walking.
Until the early 20th century, American cities were designed for pedestrians.
Then, the invention of the automobile changed everything.
“Why would we walk for an hour when we could take a 15-minute cab ride that would cost almost nothing?”
I chuckle at my dad’s question, until I realize that he isn’t kidding.
If you’ve ever participated in a 5K, half marathon, marathon, or other walk/run event, you know…