Does beating the pavement make good horse sense?

The Bite:
You bet your money on the bobtail nag, it does. Walking short distances instead of taking the car means big savings on gas, less air pollution, and shedding that spare tire, er, horseshoe.
The Benefits: 
  • Getting fit as a horse. Even at a slow pace, you'll burn around 100 calories per mile, and consistent exercise from walking reduces the risk of diabetes and heart disease.
  • Saving change for the races. Walking 1 mile each day instead of driving will save you about 15 cents on gas.
  • Not horsing around with our air. Walking instead of driving 10 1-mile trips each week averts 500 pounds of CO2 emissions per year.
  • Connecting with neigh-bors. It's easier to interact with other people when you're not stuck behind the wheel.
Personally Speaking: 
When Jen moved from Atlanta (land of highways) to NYC and sold her car, she lost 7 pounds in a month from all the short trips she made on foot.
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