Just say no to the “moving walkway”

by workoutmommy on July 24, 2009

detroitAt the airport today  I was surprised that I was the ONLY one NOT using the moving walkway.
Why? Have we gotten so lazy as a society that we cannot walk a few hundred yards on our own?
C’mon people, stay on the right and use your own legs!

Same goes for the escalator.  The steps are great for added exercise in your day, so don’t take the easy way out.  Get moving instead!  Every little bit counts!

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I had a great first day at Blogher hanging out with Mizfit, Roni’s Weigh, FatFighterTV, and ajlovestolose.
I even convinced some of them take the steps instead of the elevator (I won’t name names since they complained the whole time!) and we ended up at the service entrance to the kitchen.  :)

Tomorrow morning, the Blogher 5k!

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Roni July 24, 2009 at 1:55 am

DITTO!! Stairs for me… thank you very much!

Great time tonight.. can’t wait to hang out tomorrow!

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charlotte July 24, 2009 at 9:32 am

SO TRUE! I hope you are having a great time at BlogHer!!!

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Colon Cleanse Reviews July 24, 2009 at 11:12 am

I agree totally – but it is soooo fun to get on the moving walkway, get a fast walk going, because when you hit the end, and have to get on terra firma – it’s like you’re walking 30 mph!

Also, it’s a godsend when traveling with the kids, but most of the time we tuff it out.

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Alyssa July 24, 2009 at 4:11 pm

I’m going to agree with Colon Cleanse Reviews said, and add, to my embarrassment, that I like to get on the moving walkway, turn around, walk the other way and pretend I’m a mime.
That NEVER gets old, lol!

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Playful Professional July 24, 2009 at 11:38 pm

Hmm how about if I walk on the moving walkway? I think I’m just in a hurry all the time and that propels me forward faster than my own feet :)

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workoutmommy July 25, 2009 at 12:42 am

That works!
I was shocked by the number of able bodied people (without kids) who just stepped on it and stopped. They were there for the ride!

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Jenn July 26, 2009 at 5:14 pm

I am so jealous that you and Roni are hanging out together. What a blast you must be having!

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mom2amara July 27, 2009 at 1:31 pm

I bet you’re talking about the people mover at O’Hare, right? Because I am ALWAYS the only one not to use it when I fly through there!

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Cassidy Engle July 30, 2009 at 1:30 am

You kow what I always find funny? The people sprinting down the moving sidewalk… like it makes them go faster or something!

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Zandria August 1, 2009 at 9:31 am

My FAVORITE part is when people stand still on the moving sidewalks…that are going WAY SLOWER than if they were walking with their own two feet. I can understand a bit more when people don’t want to walk up an escalator…but standing still on a sidewalk? NO WAY! :)

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