Last week, I posted about Airport Walking. Here are some additional tips and curiosities from my Airport Walks.

TSA and Security: Man, for the first few months of doing this, I was ABSOLUTELY SURE that TSA was watching me, and ready to stop me after I walk by the same place the fifth, sixth, seventh, etc. time. That started over four years ago, and I have yet to be stopped. But there will be that first time. And it will be weird. But I’ll be able to say, “Hey, I’m TheWalkingGuy, have you heard about me?” And they’ll say “Uhm, NO”, but I’ll point them here, and then maybe we’ll get more interesting comments about other airport walkers. Or not.

Be Considerate: The worst thing you can do for those around you and your fellow Airport Walkers is be rude. Don’t push around people. Don’t roll over people’s toes (it happens sometimes – just be careful). Watch out for kids – and parents of those kids, could you please keep a closer eye on them as well? Please.

Surfaces: Floors are the best. Carpets are the worst. Mixing between the two? Even WORSE. And gross old carpets? I think you get the picture. I’m grateful no airports have that shag rug we had in my house in the 1970’s. Oh boy.

Walking in a limited space: When I need to take a call for work, I try to find an out of the way place where I can stow my bag (but keep an eye on it). I then walk in a circuit very close by. Yep, it looks a little strange, but it’s for a purpose. And sometimes traffic patterns change – be aware and adjust if necessary.

People staring: It doesn’t happen that much. But when it does, so what? I know what I’m doing. And it works – I’m getting those steps in.