The MyStart! Community is here to help you connect with your Sole-Mates — other walkers who share your goals! Whether exchanging messages on the site or walking together in real life, Sole-Mates can:

• Provide motivation on those days you're feeling down
• Support you as you push to reach personal goals
• Turn a tiring physical activity into a rewarding social one

It would be great if your best friends jumped at the chance to walk with you. Unfortunately, they may have different goals or work hours that aren't compatible with your schedule. But don't worry! You can connect with a possible Sole-Mate by searching through members of the MyStart! Community!

Find a fellow walker in your neighborhood, at your company, your place of worship, or meet someone entirely new. Just make sure your Sole-Mate fits with your goals by keeping these points in mind. A perfect Sole-Mate may:

• Live or work nearby
• Have goals that align with yours
• Have a schedule that aligns with your own
• Have a current level of fitness that's close to yours (e.g. a beginner might not pair well with a marathon runner)

Of course there are other things you might want to look for, including gender and age, but these points provide a good starting point.