Sometimes it hurts

Dr. Mehmet Oz, host of TV's Dr Oz Show, recommends walking at "least 10,000 steps a day including one brisk 30-minute walk or three 10-minute walks" (Healthy Living, Winter 2010; http://www.healthcommunities.com/).
WOW! On my best day this year I walked less than 10, 000 steps. By the way, at my stride-length of 2.35 feet, 10,000 steps equals about 4.45 miles! My usual routine is 1.5 miles, but my short term goal is 3.1 miles or 5K. That is the distance of the Toad Suck 5K, in which I hope to participate in May.
My long term goal is to get fit - to be holy healthy. Since walking elevates your mood, challenges your heart (the best way to keep it fit) and can even help reduce food cravings; then, on the journey to holy healthy I just might lose weight and gain a better attitude, especially since I pray while I walk.
Tuesday I got in two times of exercise both on the North River Trail in North Little Rock. In the morning I took my Sun EZ-1 bicycle (http://www.sunbicycles.com/products.php?cl1=RECUMBENT) with the intent of riding at least thirty minutes. However, I barely pedaled twenty minutes. The weather was nice - only a few clouds at sunrise and about 50 degrees farenheit. But, I got colder quicker than when I walked 45 minutes on Monday; maybe because I was traveling alongside the Arkansas River. I learned that not riding a bicycle for four years allows you to lose strength and stamina in the muscles required to pedal a bicycle. (Like, I shoula known that already.) And, somehow, I strained the sciatica nerve in my right leg. But I didn't think it was too bad, so I went back to the River Trail with Laurie in the afternoon where we strolled a mile and a half. It was lovely! We had good conversation, exercised our respiratory system, and enjoyed each other's company on a spring-like afternoon. Great fun even though it increased the pain in my leg.
How about you - do you walk with someone?