Yeah, it's mud season allright (known as "spring" in other parts of the country). That awkward in-between period: No longer winter, still a ways from summer.

You want to get out, but you say you're feeling a tad out of shape.

You've skied a few times, but have to admit that you've tilted back a few more Guinness' than you've actually made ski runs. And your longest hike has been from the car to the office, and at that, you've sneaked up the elevator more often than not.

Ok, what to do with you?

Now, don't go telling me you've got nothing to do after work, no place to go on your lunch hour, no place close by on the weekends to go get some exercise. Nope. Sorry. I won't hear of it.

You need to get out and get moving! And the easiest, least costly and most enjoyable way to do that, of course, is to WALK!

According to Healthy Maine Walks, there just happens to be at least 227 places to walk around Maine. I know because I just counted them. And they total up to an incredible 594 miles. That's a lot of opportunity for walking, much of it close by.

So get on out there, walk and be happy...

Note: The folks in Saco will soon be adding another mile or so to Maine's system of walking trails. I like that. Kudos to John Andrews and the tireless trail advocates down that way for their efforts.