An MLB manager found value in long walks. Research suggests it’s a ‘brain-changing power’

Bochy, 70, isn’t as nimble as he once was. He possesses two new hips and an artificial knee. In his third year with the Texas Rangers, he walks slowly, a hitch in his deliberate gait. But he still believes in the power of a good walk — an hour of exercise, fresh air and contemplation, a peaceful break to mull lineup decisions, brainstorm tactics and ideas and think through tough conversations with his players.

Yup, there’s a baseball tie in here, but I love walking and find that it’s a key part of me keeping my mind clear just as much as it is about moving my body. I think a lot while walking, starting writing posts, think about what to do about a problem, and work through any anxieties I’m having. This article gets in to a lot of details, but I love hearing about a baseball manager using a simple walk to process through the pressures of the job.