May is National Walking Month! This annual event encourages people to walk more to improve physical and mental health. It's also a great opportunity to explore your local area, join walking challenges, or simply make walking a regular part of your day.
National Walking Month is a perfect opportunity to discover just a few of the health benefits of walking. Walking is one of the easiest ways to be more active, lose weight and become healthier. Regular walking can help you:
- Burn calories and increase your metabolism
- Improve your heart rate and blood pressure
- Improve your mood and help you feel brighter
- Meet new people
- Encourage you to discover new things in your area and feel more connected to your community
Starting a new hobby or changing a routine can be tricky, especially if you're not feeling very motivated. Here are some top tips to encourage integrating regular walking into your routine:
- Get yourself a pedometer and aim to walk 10,000 steps a day. You can start with one day a week, and build to 10k every day.
- Walk to the shops around the corner rather than driving, or get off the bus a stop or two early and walk the last 10 minutes to your destination.
- Whether you’ve got a meeting or are simply having a coffee with a friend, the beauty of conversation means you can do it whilst walking. Go for a stroll together instead of sitting still.
- Motivate yourself to walk more by putting your equivalent petrol money or bus fare in a savings pot each time you walk. Watch those pennies add up and treat yourself at the end of the month for being so active.
To celebrate National Walking Month, and this beautiful start we've had to May, we're giving one lucky person the chance to win an exclusive Cosyfeet walking bundle worth over £100, featuring the following items:
- A Folding Hiking Pole
- A pair of Cosyfeet Breathable Cushioned Footbeds
- A pack of Ultimate Cotton‑rich Softhold® Seam‑free Socks
To be in with a chance of winning this fantastic prize, simply answer the quiz question below by 11.59pm on Friday 30th May 2025. A lucky winner will then be selected at random from all the correct entries. Good luck! Terms apply*.
*Terms and Conditions
To be in with the chance of winning a Cosyfeet walking bundle worth over £100, simply answer the quiz question on our website by 11.59pm on Friday 30th May 2025. A winner will be selected at random from all the correct entries. One prize available. One entry per person. The winner will be contacted using the email address provided (please ensure that you check all email folders). If we are unable to contact the chosen winner after reasonable attempts have been made to do so, we reserve the right to transfer the prize and select a new winner. Prize cannot be exchanged for a cash alternative. Prize can only be sent to a UK address. We reserve the right to withdraw this competition at any time.
Click here to view our previous competition winners.