Hello and welcome!
Please know that if it’s raining we will cancel the walk for that day. We do walk in the winter, so light snow will not cause a cancellation but a massive winter storm will. We don’t send out cancellation emails, so use your best judgement.
We started Walking Talking Men for a very simple reason. In order to make some friends here in the neighborhood. And that’s what has been happening. If you join us, our circles of friends will grow. But lord there are a lot of new folks reaching out, so please come with a proactive mindset and we’ll all get these walks growing together!
When and where are the walks?
We leave from 90th and Central Park West on Tuesdays at 10 AM, Fridays at 3:30 PM and Saturdays at 10 AM. We leave from the park entrance about 100 feet north of 90th Street. Walks last about one hour.
How do I begin walking?
Just show up. If we get over twenty guys on any walk we’ll break up into groups of ten lead by one of the veterans. (Mark, or Ben, or Mark2, or Rick… You get the idea.
What are the rules?
Our UWS walk is owned by the men of that walk and follows the rules below though we broadly suggest every walk consider the following:
1) No politics
2) Be yourself
3) Respect confidentiality
Note: Sometimes people ask, “why no politics?” Because there are plenty of places to have those conversations and in our experience, talking about politics shuts down more personal conversations about what’s going on for us in our own lives.
How long do walks last?
Walks last one hour.
If I want to start a walk closer to Lincoln Center or over in Brooklyn or Queens, can I do that?
Absolutely yes. In fact, we hope men will start walks in each of our own neighborhoods, whatever borough, city or town we are in anywhere in the US. To learn about how to start your own walk check out our WTM FAQ page and our Resources page. If you have questions about how it works reach out to us. We’re happy to talk it through with you. Email Mark Greene or Ben Trustman.
Why is making lasting, local friendships so important?
Men’s epidemic of loneliness is a significant danger to our physical and mental health. Cigna and other major organizations confirm that over 50% of people in the US feel “sometimes or always alone.” Such levels of isolation can have health impacts equal to smoking. Lonely people face higher levels of heart disease, neurodegenerative disease, diabetes, cancer and so on. Half of us struggle with loneliness even as we are busy working, caring for our kids, dealing with the daily demands of life. But research shows that men with a robust circle of friendships live longer healthier lives, have better marriages/relationships, feel more optimistic and are more successful in our personal and professional lives. So, maybe have friends, yeah?
Cigna research: https://newsroom.thecignagroup.com/loneliness-in-america
If you have a broader set of question go to our WTM FAQ page.
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