Where can i find a local walking partner for weekday mornings?

[ScottT]

I’m trying to find a local walking partner for weekday mornings, but I’m not sure where to even look besides the community board at the library. I’m a bit hesitant to just ask around the neighborhood since I’m new here and don’t want to come on too strong.

[LunaS]

Moved here last spring. I started with a simple note on the library bulletin board and at the corner coffee shop near the park. A couple people replied, we met once or twice, then kept a Tue/Thu morning walk going for a few weeks.

[NoraS]

I’d try a soft ask in person, like hey would you want to walk tomorrow for 20 minutes? Pace never matched perfectly for me and I worried I was imposing, but a few folks said yes and then dodged the next pickup.

[Noah95]

Do you think the real barrier is finding someone at the same pace or just summoning the nerve to bring it up in the first place?

[Jerry_G]

I was tempted to look for a formal walking group app but the idea felt heavy. In the end I just started wandering the neighborhood park on my own, then ran into a neighbor who also likes slow laps, and we wandered for half an hour before we budged.