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EPISODE · May 10, 2026 · 23 MIN

Walking Matters Beyond Fitness

from Why Walking Matters: The Science Explained · host Tatyana Simms

Send us Fan MailMost episodes of Why Walking Matters: The Science Explained focus on research and the science behind walking. But this episode is different.Today, we explore a powerful coming-of-age story set on the Appalachian Trail — a story about uncertainty, growth, identity, and the unexpected ways walking can change us.Because sometimes walking isn’t just exercise.Sometimes it becomes reflection, transition, and transformation.In this episode, I read and reflect on Coming of Age on the Appalachian Trail from Backpacker Magazine.Check out WhyWalkingMatters.com Blog and become a subscriber for weekly walking tips! Share Your Walking Story Listen on YouTube Email us at: [email protected] to share topics you'd like to learn about.

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Send us Fan Mail Most episodes of Why Walking Matters: The Science Explained focus on research and the science behind walking. But this episode is different. Today, we explore a powerful coming-of-age story set on the Appalachian Trail — a story about uncertainty, growth, identity, and the unexpected ways walking can change us. Because sometimes walking isn’t just exercise. Sometimes it becomes reflection, transition, and transformation. In this episode, I read and reflect on Coming of Age on...

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