Want to submit your own recording of an existing walk?
Just follow a map, record a voice memo on your phone*, and send it in to us at milewalks@gmail.com.
Download or read these tips below to help make your walk easier for others to follow:
Just follow a map, record a voice memo on your phone*, and send it in to us at milewalks@gmail.com.
Download or read these tips below to help make your walk easier for others to follow:
| Tips for Walkers |
1. Just keep talking
People are interested to hear your observations or thoughts. It doesn't matter if something exciting isn't happening or what you're seeing feels uninteresting. Everyone notices different things.
2. Check to make sure you're recording!
It happens. Just make sure after the first minute or so you double check that all systems are go. And remember, if you get a call on your phone, it probably stops recording. Sometimes it is easiest to just put your phone in Airplane mode.
3. Mention the streets you're crossing or turns you're making
People taking the walk will have a map like you, but it helps to hear you mention streets and turns (or if you're stuck at a crosswalk) so they know they're walking at your pace.
4. You can't say something "wrong"
There is no topic for these walks or right thing to share. There also isn't anything you can't say. Some people find it helpful to imagine they're talking to a close friend or partner- someone who wouldn't judge them for their opinions and they are comfortable sharing their past with. Can't think of anything to say? Talk about that.
5. Take your time
No need to rush. No time limit. See an interesting store? Feel free to walk in. Run into a friend? It's fine to stop and talk. Want to start running? That's fine too.
People are interested to hear your observations or thoughts. It doesn't matter if something exciting isn't happening or what you're seeing feels uninteresting. Everyone notices different things.
2. Check to make sure you're recording!
It happens. Just make sure after the first minute or so you double check that all systems are go. And remember, if you get a call on your phone, it probably stops recording. Sometimes it is easiest to just put your phone in Airplane mode.
3. Mention the streets you're crossing or turns you're making
People taking the walk will have a map like you, but it helps to hear you mention streets and turns (or if you're stuck at a crosswalk) so they know they're walking at your pace.
4. You can't say something "wrong"
There is no topic for these walks or right thing to share. There also isn't anything you can't say. Some people find it helpful to imagine they're talking to a close friend or partner- someone who wouldn't judge them for their opinions and they are comfortable sharing their past with. Can't think of anything to say? Talk about that.
5. Take your time
No need to rush. No time limit. See an interesting store? Feel free to walk in. Run into a friend? It's fine to stop and talk. Want to start running? That's fine too.
Want to contribute an idea for a new walk?
Great. We're just getting started. Feel free to send it to us.
Want to bring MileWalks to your city?
Great. We're looking to expand and work with local communities to create interesting walks in your town. Send us an email to connect.
Great. We're just getting started. Feel free to send it to us.
Want to bring MileWalks to your city?
Great. We're looking to expand and work with local communities to create interesting walks in your town. Send us an email to connect.
*Don't have a mobile device that records VoiceMemos? Contact us to set up a time to borrow one of ours.