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100 / Winter is the best time to start walking everywhere.
Friday, 23 January, 2026
As much of the northern U.S. shivers through subzero wind chills, this episode argues that waiting for ideal conditions is exactly what keeps most people from ever establishing durable mobility habits at all.We touch on the psychology of habit formation, explaining why starting a walking routine during perfect weather in May or September sets you up for abandonment when conditions change. If you can walk in January, February becomes manageable. March feels like a gift. By the time summer arrives, the habit is unshakeable. We draw parallels to gym routines built during breaks that collapse when real schedules resume, and make the pitch that the key to year-round walking isn't willpower — it's starting when it's hard and letting everything else feel easy by comparison.We also touch on: Why the most walkable cities are often in harsh climates. The social layer of walking with friends in cold weather. How small tasks become accomplishments when the weather is terrible. And, what to expect from the show in 2026.*Obviously, use good judgement when walking in extreme cold. Be safe out there, and layer up. Timeline:00:00 Into 2026.01:03 What to expect from the show this year.02:34 Short-form video returns in 2026.04:00 New Year's resolution: asking for reviews.06:27 Negative five-degree wind chill in Columbus.07:22 How we move around our spaces.08:26 The winter walking habit.10:44 Why walking in the cold is worth it.12:53 Building habits under difficult conditions.14:38 The mistake of waiting for ideal weather.18:12 The pitch: start walking this winter.19:42 Cold weather doesn't have to be perilous.20:31 The social layer of walking long distances.21:23 Walkable cities in harsh climates.22:20 Winter is not a barrier to multimodal culture.22:56 Wrapping up.
