Two Questions at the end of 2005

A recent statistic at Foot.com asked an interesting question: “Did you the know average person will walk more than 115,000 miles in a lifetime, which is enough to walk the circumference of the earth four times over? Additionally, the average person does not wear a properly fitting or comfortable shoe.” An additional statistic is that the average person takes under 5000 steps per day.
     Two days short of ringing in 2006, I have two questions. The first is, “How for did you walk or run in 2005?” Not that there is a magic number. The number is for you to know, if you even have any idea. The point is that you should have, for health reasons if for nothing else, put some decent miles on your feet. If you put some miles on your feet you are ready for the second question.
     The second question is, “How were your feet in 2005?” Here there is an answer I’m looking for. It’s, “My feet were great!” That’s the right answer. That means your feet were happy and being treated well. If however, you answered, “My feet were killing me.” Then you need help.
     You may have been bothered by bad toenails, plantar fasciitis, corns, bunions, flat feet, foot pain, blisters, or one of many other ailments. If so, what did you do about the problem? Looking for answers is not hard. Sure, it may take time, but our feet are worth it. They carry us everywhere.
     Two days from now, you’ll have an opportunity to look the New Year in the eye and decide what you’ll do to make 2006 better than 2005. I hope getting your feet healthy and happy will be high on your list. If you need help, I recommend either of my publications, Fixing Your Feet: Prevention and Treatment for Athletes or Happy Feet: Foot Care Advice for Walkers and Travelers. To check them out, click on the title on the left side of thos page or go to Footwork Publications.