Do You Walk a Pedestrian Path?

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Do You Walk a Pedestrian Path?

October 6, 2017

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Sac State student deftly walks the high ropes course at the Challenge Center. — Student deftly walks the high ropes course at the Challenge Center.

When simply walking won’t do!

The word Pedestrian brings to mind someone walking along a path, sidewalk, or street. It also means “lacking inspiration or excitement; dull,” according to the WordPress Weekly Photo Challenge.

In my leisure perspective, pedestrians are also found hiking on trails, climbing a vertical wall, traversing a beam 40 feet up in the air, or walking a thin tightrope over a lake, making their walking experience anything but dull and ordinary.

“Always walk through life as if you have something new to learn, and you will. Vernon Howard

Enjoy a gallery of images of my Sacramento State students participating in various experiential learning activities.

Students on the climbing wall.

Sac State University students crowd the pedestrian bridge with their bubbles!

My university students crowded the pedestrian bridge with their bubbles!

Having a watery good time at Lake Natoma obstacle course.

University students enjoy the ski walk challenge!

Walking around campus or any other location is always better with your favorite beverage.

Students walking through library breezeway — Spurred on by the promise of campus “Grumpy Mule” coffee, student pedestrians make their way to the library.

For more information on walking safely, read 11 Walking Safety Rules.

Enjoy a walk today whether it is a leisurely stroll or a power walk to pump up your cardio routine!

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35 responses to “Do You Walk a Pedestrian Path?”

robbiesinspiration

Oct 11, 2017 at 9:22 pm

A lovely post, Terri. I don’t walk much as it isn’t very safe to do so in South Africa. I loved the freedom of being able to walk everywhere during our recent trip to England.

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1. Terri Webster Schrandt
  
  Oct 12, 2017 at 4:34 pm
  
  Thanks, Robbie, I’m sorry to hear that about South Africa!
  
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Oct 9, 2017 at 4:02 am

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Jodie

Oct 8, 2017 at 7:49 pm

That quote is so perfect!!! I know I’ve been pushing my mom to walk differently with her style lately, and I’m also trying to get her to use a smartphone!! It’s good for the brain, I tell her!!
XOXO
Jodie
http://www.jtouchofstyle.com

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dray0308

Oct 8, 2017 at 7:12 pm

Reblogged this on Dream Big, Dream Often.

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Shallow Reflections

Oct 8, 2017 at 3:22 am

I love to walk, Terri, and I have a route I walk repeatedly in my neighborhood. It has a section of high traffic so I’m on my toes watching for inattentive drivers, ready to jump in the ditch at a moment’s notice. Then there is a section of low traffic that meanders by the riverfront where I can take in the beauty of the change of seasons and relax, occasionally stopping to talk to someone who is out in their yard. My walk takes me through a graveyard where I can watch for newly upturned soil and an occasional conversation with a grave visitor. Yesterday I encountered some free range chickens in the graveyard and they chased me along threatening to peck at my legs! So even though it is the same route every time, there are so many interesting encounters along the way! As I write this comment, I realize I may need to write a whole blog post about it! Thanks for the inspiration, Terri.

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1. Terri Webster Schrandt
  
  Oct 8, 2017 at 7:35 am
  
  You practically wrote a post here, Molly, just cracked me up! I’ve been chased by geese on walks before, they’re mean!
  
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  1. Shallow Reflections
    
    Oct 8, 2017 at 9:10 am
    
    I think I’ve got a good start on my essay about my walk. Geese! Yikes!
    
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Kathy @ SMART Living 365.com

Oct 7, 2017 at 8:39 pm

Hey Terri! I LOVE to walk and am getting in some great walking adventures while on vacation in Hawaii. Exploring beautiful locations makes it really easy! And always, always good to keep learning! ~Kathy

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Tina Frisco

Oct 7, 2017 at 8:14 pm

Terri, I’m not sure I could attempt any one of those experiential learning activities without a slight mishap – or rather, misstep! I’d probably end up a grumpy mule 🙂 Love the Vernon Howard quote. I’ve missed you, my friend. Hugs 💜

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1. Terri Webster Schrandt
  
  Oct 8, 2017 at 7:33 am
  
  I hear ya there, Tina! This morning, our time, I will be out on the Challenge course with a class…I can’t climb because of a prior knee injury and my mostly healed hand isn’t ready for those activities. Oh well, someone has to take pictures! Very glad you are back in the blogosphere, my friend!
  
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  1. Tina Frisco
    
    Oct 8, 2017 at 3:44 pm
    
    Glad to be back, Terri! Your body obviously has a message (or two) for you, beyond that of merely slowing down ~ one injury, yes (slow down) ~ two injuries, what is it I haven’t yet learned? Memories are stored in our DNA through many generations and multiple lifetimes. Regarding myself… I’m still working on this one! 🙂 ♥
    
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Tina Schell

Oct 7, 2017 at 5:28 am

What a wonderful response to the challenge Terri – loved both the photos and the quotes this week!

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1. Terri Webster Schrandt
  
  Oct 7, 2017 at 12:15 pm
  
  Thanks so much, Tina!
  
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margaret21

Oct 6, 2017 at 11:30 pm

Nice positive images.

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Donna

Oct 6, 2017 at 8:51 pm

I definitely want to be a student in one of your classes, Terri. Sign me up! 🙂

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Retirementallychallenged.com

Oct 6, 2017 at 4:49 pm

Nice take on the prompt! And, like a few others, it reminds me that I still need to take my daily walk (it’s been HOT here!).

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1. Terri Webster Schrandt
  
  Oct 6, 2017 at 6:27 pm
  
  Thanks, Janis, it got here too, nice in the mornings for now. Enjoy!
  
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Judy E Martin

Oct 6, 2017 at 10:11 am

I love that quote, Terri and the images are great. It always looks such fun at your College! 🙂

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1. Terri Webster Schrandt
  
  Oct 6, 2017 at 4:30 pm
  
  Thanks, Judy!
  
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MichaelStephenWills

Oct 6, 2017 at 9:44 am

Need to get some exercise..thanks for the reminder Terri. Your photo choices and words were anything but dull.

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1. Terri Webster Schrandt
  
  Oct 6, 2017 at 1:38 pm
  
  Thanks, Michael, and for all the visits to my other posts!
  
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  1. MichaelStephenWills
    
    Oct 7, 2017 at 2:24 am
    
    my pleasure, Terri.
    
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Michele

Oct 6, 2017 at 8:53 am

Your classes look like a lot more fun than mine! I do love walking and usually I walk at a leisurely stroll not power walking so I do take things in an enjoy being in nature.

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1. Terri Webster Schrandt
  
  Oct 6, 2017 at 2:48 pm
  
  I love my classes, Michele, but some of these fun ones with field trips are going away so I can tackle new ones. I know the students appreciate so much what our department does for the major and the GE classes.
  
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Sandi

Oct 6, 2017 at 8:53 am

Very creative approach to the prompt. Alas, I skipped my walk this morning because I spent too much time writing. Happily, the day isn’t over yet!

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1. Terri Webster Schrandt
  
  Oct 6, 2017 at 2:47 pm
  
  Thanks, Sandi! Today I walked on campus then came home and walked my overjoyed dogs. Hope you can get out there!
  
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  1. Sandi
    
    Oct 6, 2017 at 3:09 pm
    
    It hasn’t happened yet–the A/C repairman was coming, and then I started talking to my daughter when she got home from work (which was a good thing to do). Maybe I’ll do extra walking tomorrow!
    
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Suzanne

Oct 6, 2017 at 8:40 am

Good question. I have a tendency to trust my own voice and go where my own path leads. Being open to learning new skills and having new experiences keeps the pedestrian path at bay. Nice photos!

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1. Terri Webster Schrandt
  
  Oct 6, 2017 at 8:47 am
  
  Thanks, Suzanne!
  
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Liesbet

Oct 6, 2017 at 8:39 am

I love the quote and the photo of the kids and the doggie! I prefer walking everywhere, if I could avoid using a car (or even a bike). At this current house sit, our fitness level is staying up to snuff (we both lost weight!), because of the altitude and because of three dog walks a day, in any weather! Happy walking, on campus, with the pups and everywhere else, Terri!

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1. Terri Webster Schrandt
  
  Oct 6, 2017 at 2:45 pm
  
  Thanks, Liesbet! Brodie is still a walking handful but he’s still a pup and happy to be alive. Hope you can come back our way and we can walk again!
  
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Encore Voyage

Oct 6, 2017 at 7:59 am

GREAT Quote! And so true! Especially in retirement. Yesterday I learned that our public library has an arrangement with Lynda.com. You can use your library card to access hours and hours of classes. Yep, you can learn pretty much anything if you just have an open mind. Today’s mission, learning a little more about InDesign. #nevertooold

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1. Terri Webster Schrandt
  
  Oct 6, 2017 at 8:48 am
  
  Thznks, I will also have to check that out, thanks for the suggestion!
  
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