Podcast Episode

15-Minute Story Walk | The Tour Guide Who Almost Killed Me

Walking & Talking with Helen - Walking Workouts·Helen M. Ryan | Walking Workouts·3 September 2026·18 min

About this episode

Need to walk but don't really feel like it? This 15-minute guided walking workout makes walking less boring while you get your steps in. Come with me for a brisk walk while I tell you the true story of a 10-hour tour through beautiful Montenegro that turned into one of the scariest car rides of my life. Walk outside, or at home on a treadmill or walking pad.You’ll get:About 1,900 steps A brisk walk without watching the clock A mental break from your day A few laughs along the way More energy from getting up and moving A walking buddy to keep you company Things did not go according to plan...Five sweaty strangers crammed into one tiny carA guide texting and watching YouTube while driving up a mountainTaking off my seatbelt so I could jump out if we went off a cliffFree ice cream for surviving part of the tourA little wine to dull the fear (and I don’t even drink) This podcast to walk to includes upbeat instrumental background music, walking cues, and a bell at the halfway point if you want to turn around.So grab your shoes and come with me. I'll distract you with a ridiculous story from my time as a middle-aged digital nomad, we'll get some movement in, and 15 minutes later we're done.Don't forget to Follow the podcast.   Support the showFollow, subscribe, or leave me a review. I appreciate your support.