Couple of suggestions for prospective walkers (or rollers) out there. Successful walking is about fine-tuning yourself to your environment. In order to do so you need couple basics straightened out.
Do yourself a favor and get a flat footwear. Zero-drop shoes will help body realign your lumbar spine and neck (heels push the butt outwards, forcing the spine to compensate). Enthusiastic walking, like running, is a repetitive stress activity so you want your joints in their evolved alignment to avoid fatigue or even damage seeping in. Note, if you choose minimal (or the nowadays called barefoot) footwear- go gradually, allow your foot to build it's strength back up.
Be aurally aware of your environment. Apple earbuds (wired or wireless) are very good in this regard, as these'll let you hear stuff around you. Bone-conducting headphones are also a good option.
> Be aurally aware of your environment. Apple earbuds (wired or wireless) are very good in this regard, as these'll let you hear stuff around you. Bone-conducting headphones are also a good option.
Or, you know, just focus on one thing at a time and don't listen to music/take a call while walking.
Do yourself a favor and get a flat footwear. Zero-drop shoes will help body realign your lumbar spine and neck (heels push the butt outwards, forcing the spine to compensate). Enthusiastic walking, like running, is a repetitive stress activity so you want your joints in their evolved alignment to avoid fatigue or even damage seeping in. Note, if you choose minimal (or the nowadays called barefoot) footwear- go gradually, allow your foot to build it's strength back up.
Be aurally aware of your environment. Apple earbuds (wired or wireless) are very good in this regard, as these'll let you hear stuff around you. Bone-conducting headphones are also a good option.