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Anyone who watches TODAY knows that Al Roker is all in when it comes to his walking routine.
He documents his walks with video check-ins in our Start TODAY Facebook group. Whether he’s walking the terminal before a flight, exploring a city by foot while traveling with his family or hitting Central Park on the weekends (even in the snow!), he doesn’t let a day go by without lacing up his sneakers.
His efforts have really added up: This past summer, Roker walked more than 10,000 steps a day for 210 days straight. He’s also walked the Brooklyn half marathon and lost 45 pounds thanks to his walking routine.
His recent milestone? Braving the cold and snow to log 30 miles during the first week of January. We’ve got word that he is closing in on 100 miles already this month! (He started his 100-mile challenge on January 1.)
“It adds up,” he said in an Instagram video. “Park a little further from the store or go walk to your neighbor instead of driving. It’s the little things that make a difference.”
Inspired by his commitment? Wondering how in the world it’s possible? Here are Al’s top tips for getting it done.
Change your vocabulary to change your mindset
Roker never uses the word “only” when referring to his fitness routine — and he wants you to ditch that mindset, too. “Stop using the word only. So many of you on our Facebook page were talking about, ‘Oh you only did this, you only did that,’” he said. “The fact is, you got it done, you made it happen, and that’s what counts.”
Take your walks on vacation with you
Traveling? Seeing a city on foot is seeing it in a whole new light, Roker said. He clocked in more than 30,000 steps in one day sightseeing in Paris last month.
Get it done early
When he can, Roker likes to get his walk done bright and early so he has one less thing to worry about fitting…
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