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Coffee Break: Walking songs

A woman walks alongside a dog in a grassy field.
A woman walks alongside a dog in a grassy field.Julita / Pixabay

by Jill Riley and Rachel Frances

April 05, 2023

The first Wednesday in April is National Walking Day. The American Heart Association launched National Walking Day in 2007 as part of its efforts to promote healthy living. Need a little inspiration to get out and go for a walk this spring? Check out this list of scenic spots along the Minnesota/Wisconsin border compiled by digital producer, Darby!

A good walk deserves a good playlist. For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs that mention walking do you want to hear?


Respond with your song ideas in the comments below.

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Songs Played:
Patsy Cline – Walkin’ After Midnight
The Proclaimers – I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles)
Run DMC – Walk This Way
Parquet Courts – Walking at a Downtown Pace
Annie Lennox – Walking On Broken Glass
The Ventures – Walk, Don’t Run
Ramones – I Don’t Wanna Walk Around With You
Nancy Sinatra – These Boots are Made for Walking
Dire Straits – Walk of Life