I live a mile from my job. I walk to and from work most days. The amount of shock and praise I get from nearly everyone at work is astounding and horrifying. 2 coworkers live closer than I do and they both offered a condescending chuckle and a, "I would never do that."  Although I do love the looks I get when I tell them their attitude is pathetic and that a mile isn't shit. I don't even notice the "length" of my walk, it's so short. I also had another 2 coworkers shocked that my walk to and from work didn't automatically put me at 10k steps. ??? You gotta go farther than a measly mile for that.