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Stories, updates, and insights from Walk With Me.

July 8, 2026 · 9 min read

What is a Walking Buddy

Ever wondered what is a walking buddy, really? It's more than just someone to walk with sometimes; it's a consistent, intentional partnership for movement.

What is a Walking Buddy

July 7, 2026 · 4 min read

10,000 Steps: Myth vs. Reality

Is 10,000 steps a day truly the magic number for health? We're busting the 10000 steps a day myth and looking at what research actually recommends for real benefits.

10,000 Steps: Myth vs. Reality

June 29, 2026 · 4 min read

Walking 30 Minutes a Day

Did you know walking 30 minutes a day can cut your risk of early death roughly in half? No gym, no running, just a daily walk. Here is what the research actually says.

Walking 30 Minutes a Day

June 22, 2026 · 4 min read

The Easiest Fat-Loss Trick

Hitting the gym, eating clean, counting calories, and the weight still won't move? You are probably missing the easiest fix. Walking burns more fat than you think.

The Easiest Fat-Loss Trick

June 15, 2026 · 4 min read

Walking Makes You Think Better

Researchers sat people down for 20 minutes, then sent them on a 25 minute walk. Every single one scored higher on the test afterward. Walking changes your brain.

Walking Makes You Think Better

June 8, 2026 · 4 min read

Walking Is Free Therapy

That calm feeling after a long walk has nothing to do with fresh air. It is the same mechanism behind a real anxiety therapy called EMDR. Here is how it works.

Walking Is Free Therapy

June 1, 2026 · 4 min read

Loneliness Is the New Smoking

The Surgeon General called loneliness a public health crisis, worse for you than smoking 15 cigarettes a day. The problem is real, and walking might be the simplest answer.

Loneliness Is the New Smoking

May 25, 2026 · 5 min read

When Walking Alone Doesn't Feel Safe

Almost 2 in 3 women say they don't feel safe walking alone, especially at night. That means most women miss out on everything walking offers. We built Walk With Me's safety features to help fix that.

When Walking Alone Doesn't Feel Safe

March 30, 2026 · 4 min read

How We Protect Your Location

“Wait, so people can see where I am?” Here’s how the 200m offset on every walk’s map pin works, what it does and doesn’t hide, and who gets your precise live location.

How We Protect Your Location

March 9, 2026 · 8 min read

Your Walk, Your Rules

As a Walk With Me user you have absolute control over your walks: who joins, when, where it starts, where it goes, and why. A full walkthrough of every step in the Create Walk experience.

Your Walk, Your Rules