My Turf Top Ten

So... Turf  is on my mind. I’m a little obsessed (which makes sense when you hear the full name of this app... "Turf: Outdoor Addiction"). Here’s why you too might consider giving it a try:

10. On average, I’m happily clocking an additional 5,000-10,000 steps per day on Turf. 

9. It’s outdoors, its active, and though it uses tech, that’s not the focus at all. You can Turf by running, walking, and biking.

8. I now have a “destination” or a “reason”  for my workout. Makes me feel quite accomplished- for the workout itself AND the zones taken.

7. It’s creating community among players; for me, that's encouraging fun activity and conversation with my coworkers. 

6. I'm seeing parts of the city I’ve never seen before; intriguing nooks & crannies, special places, and new views. Everything from witnessing a red tailed hawk swoop down on its prey to hearing the Accordion Guy at the Palace of Fine Arts. It’s not your same old treadmill run or even your usual outdoor loop.

5. It’s something healthy and competitive to do, even with just 10-15 minutes of free time.

4. Though competitive, it’s also collaborative; the exchange of zones between players (aka “taking a zone”) is necessary for everyone to gain more points. Friendly competition, what’s better than that?

3. It’s a fun (and cheap & cheerful) thing to do with the kiddos. For them, it’s better than a hike (my son says it’s a great “trick” to liking hiking).

2. Ok, maybe I only have 9 reasons, but...

1. It makes me happy. Try it!