The pandemic has made people think about their health more than ever before. It’s taken a toll on people’s mental and physical health. Which is why more and more people are heading outdoors.

What You Need To Know

  • Walking can improve mood, lower stress, and improve health

  • It's an easy and safe activity during the pandemic

  • Improving physical health helps improve mental health

Each day Molly Duteau dedicates 20 minutes to walking or running outside. She started doing this when the pandemic shut down everything.


“I think for me the months of March and April were the hardest. I think just emotionally, spiritually, physically I needed something to change,” said Duteau.

Molly is a certified life coach. She helps people reach career goals and feel more fulfilled. She also works with Vera House to help survivors of domestic violence get back on their feet.

“People go into coaching not really knowing what it’s about and they come out with a better sense of who they are and it completely revolutionizes how they feel about life. I love being the person to make that happen,” said Duteau.

Her job is to help inspire people to do better and get what they want.

Navigating life during pandemic is a challenge not many people prepared for, but Molly knows first-hand that getting out and moving around can have great health benefits.

“I feel lighter, I don’t weigh myself, but I know that I’ve lost a few pounds. My jeans fit better when I wear them and I just feel like I have a lot more energy,” said Duteau.

It boosts your mood, reduces stress, and can help you sleep better.

It’s also one of the safest and easiest things people can do right now.

The hardest part is getting started.

“It’s hard to get going sometimes, but I think about how I feel when I’m done and that gets me out the door,” said Duteau.