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# Shanks' Pony (a.k.a. taking a walk)
- URL: https://katecarruthers.com/shanks-pony-aka-taking-a-walk/
- Published: 2009-01-28T04:38:56.000Z
- Updated: 2009-01-28T04:38:56.000Z
- Author: Kate Carruthers
- Tags: ideas, frugal, #Migrated-1775015344493, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-04-01 14:49

![](http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3123/3233417406_8231542fef.jpg?v=0 "trolly bag")

This fine institution - [shanks' pony](http://www.phrases.org.uk/meanings/shanks-mare.html?ref=katecarruthers.com) \- has been a vital part of human transport for generations. It is an old-fashioned term that means travelling by foot.

I've been experimenting with this novel concept all week. Walking between appointments in the city during the business day (rather than catching a taxi).

Some benefits of walking like this include:

- getting some exercise
- it's cheap (in fact it's free)
- getting some fresh air
- thinking time
- lower carbon footprint

One thing that is making this possible for me is using a rolling laptop bag. Otherwise the thought of carrying around all my stuff (including laptop & work stuff) would be too depressing. This wheeled bag has been a really good investment.