• 1. Plan your walk and walk your plan
• 2. No agenda
• 3. Invest in the right shoes and socks
• 4. Dress for success
• 5. Help from your high-tech friends
• 6. Don't bonk
• 7. Memories never die
• 8. Audio file
• 9. Green your footprint
• 10. Safety first

Comedian Steven Wright once said that everywhere is walking distance if you have the time. He's out of his mind, but it really is the best way to get to know a city. And burning calories instead of gasoline will make you feel less guilty about missing your daily workout.

Without overly complicating one of the easiest, most natural of all human activities - honestly, you just need a comfortable pair of shoes - here are 10 tips for getting the most out of your urban hikes.

1. Plan your walk and walk your plan

Use the web to scout the best routes. Search for local hiking and running clubs and city blogs. Sites like www.mapmywalk.com, www.gmap-pedometer.com, and walkdb.appsot.com will help you discover and plot routes. And www.walkscore.com will show you where the coffee shops are while ranking the walkability of more than 2,500 U.S. neighborhoods.

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