Walking Groups Around Burien

Love to walk?

Or maybe you’re new to walking and want to get started for fun, fresh air and exercise? Perhaps you’re new to Burien and want to meet people and get to know the area? There are many others around town that love to get their walking shoes on and take a stroll. Add companionship and conversation to your walk by joining one of the walking groups around Burien.

These walks are FREE
to all who join in.

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“I was new to the walking group yesterday. I thoroughly loved it and want to take part in many more. What a great walk to be my first one with you. I will go to the website to sign up for coming announcements. I just wanted to thank you for allowing me to participate. It was wonderful.”

Jan

WABI’s Monthly Walk-n-Talk

When: FIRST SUNDAY of each month, rain-or-shine.
August 6, 2023 began our thirteenth year of Walk-n-Talks!
We haven’t missed a month yet! (Except for a couple of months due to Covid.)
Time: Meet at 2:00, start walking at 2:15 pm.
Where: Starting points and routes vary each month.
Information posted a few days before the walk.
Walks are generally 2.25 to 2.5 miles long.
The Walk-n-Talks explore the many different neighborhoods of Burien.
Info: Read about other Walk-n-Talks here.
For further information, please contact Maureen Hoffmann at info@wabiburien.org

WABI Weekday Walkers

When: THIRD WEDNESDAY of each month, rain-or-shine.

Time: Walk Times are either 9:00 AM or 11:00 AM. Please arrive 5-10 minutes early so we can leave promptly. (Check the walk post on the web site for the start time for that walk.)
Where: Starting points and routes vary each month. Walks are generally 3 miles long. The Weekday Walkers walk in Burien, Des Moines, Normandy Park, SeaTac, Renton and Tukwila.
Info: Read about other Weekday Walkers Walks here.
For further information, please contact Audrey Lipps at weekdaywalkers@wabiburien.org

Des Moines Waterland Walkers

When: THIRD SUNDAY of each month, rain-or-shine.

Time: 11:00 AM. Please arrive 5-10 minutes early so we can leave promptly.
Where: Starting points and routes vary each month. Walks are generally 2-3 miles long. Waterland Walkers typically walk in downtown Des Moines, along the Des Moines Creek Trail, Redondo and other spots in the area.
Info: Read about other Des Moines Waterland Walks here.
For further information, please contact Anna Martin at annamartin384@gmail.com

Other Great Resources

(Not affiliated with Walk/Bike Burien (WABI), but we love to help promote other walking groups.)

Burien Walk with a Doc

When: THIRD SATURDAY of each month, rain-or-shine.
Time: Meet at 11:00
Where: Burien Community Center UPPER parking lot. 14700 6th Ave SW, Burien, WA 98166.
Info: At the start of each walk, a health care professional will speak for 5-7 minutes about a general health topic, and then everyone will go for a walk together. Read more about Walks with a Doc here.
For further information, please contact Dane Nimako at danenimako@gmail.com

Feet First

http://www.feetfirst.org
Feet First inspires, connects and informs wide-ranging discussions with government agencies, developers and community groups to promote walkable communities.

Benefits of walking:

Stress reduction and greater sense of well-being
Reduced risk of coronary heart disease, stroke, type II diabetes, breast and colon cancer and other chronic diseases
Weight control. A 200 lb. person walking at 3 mph burns 106 calories per mile. (See chart for further figures.)
Improved bone density: low-impact yet weight-bearing exercise
Inexpensive: No fancy equipment needed
Portable: You can walk wherever you happen to be, even when traveling
Lower health care costs
Improved quality of life