VIDEO: The Great Los Angeles Walk 2015 on KCAL's Newscast!

Thanks to KCAL 9 for having me on the Thursday noon newscast to discuss this year's Great Los Angeles Walk! I spoke with KCAL's Josh Rubenstein about the joy of walking in LA:

See Our Promo in the Los Angeles Times!

Thanks to our friends at media partner Los Angeles Times, check out the ad in today's paper for Saturday's big Walk!

Weather Forecast: A Nice Day for a Walk This Saturday

It looks like the weather will be cooperating on Saturday for the Great Los Angeles Walk! Bring a hat, sunglasses and some sunscreen! Not too hot, not too cold, and no rain in sight. See you Saturday!

The Great Los Angeles Walk 2015 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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"Wait, you're doing what?"

"Is walking 16 miles even humanly possible?"

"Can I bike it? Bring a dog? Quit half way through? Are you personally driving me back to my car?"

Here it is, the unofficial Frequently Asked Questions roundup for the GREAT LOS ANGELES WALK 2015! (This will be updated with new information as it comes available!)

1. WHEN/WHERE? Saturday, Nov. 21, 2015 -- the Saturday before Thanksgiving, like we do every year. We're meeting at CLIFTON'S CAFETERIA in Downtown Los Angeles (648 S. Broadway). You'll get to see the cool renovation done by new owner Meieran. By 8:45 we'll gather for a pep talk, some info about the day and a talk from Los Angeles Times architecture critic Christopher Hawthorne, who will talk a bit about Los Angeles' famed boulevards. Then, we're off, some time after 9 am! THE WALK HAPPENS, RAIN OR SHINE! (We had light rain one year, but it cleared up by mid day.)

2. WHO? We're expecting 300 or so urban hikers this year. We're taking RSVPs at greatlawalk(at)mail(dot)com (yes, "mail," not "gmail") and on Facebook, but RSVPs are not necessary. We'll take anyone who shows up too!

3. HOW MUCH DOES IT COST? C'mon, it's completely free! But you're on your own when it comes to lunch, dinner, water, etc. So don't forget to plan accordingly.

4. WHAT'S THE PATH? From Clifton's, we'll make our way one block east to Main -- the city's official East/West divider. Then we'll head down to Olympic and start walking west! (Yeah, so technically we're only walking West Olympic Boulevard. Sorry purists, there's not enough time to do the true full Olympic, which starts in Montebello!)

When Olympic comes to the end in Santa Monica, it gets a little hinky between 5th street and the ocean. You'll see on the map above, we have to do a slight detour around the 10 freeway (where it dumps into the 1) but then we get back on path and walk down to Santa Monica's original Muscle Beach for the end.

We'll then celebrate nearby at an after party (Location TBD).

5. WHAT IF I CAN'T GET THERE THAT EARLY, OR DON'T WANT TO START THAT FAR WEST? Just wait for us somewhere on the path and join in once we pass by. Several hikers will be Twittering as well -- including us, at @greatlawalk. Check one of those Twitter accounts to figure out where we are.

6. HOW LONG IS THE HIKE? Around 16 miles. IMPORTANT: This is not a race. Sure, you can sprint all the way to the end, but where's the fun in that? There's no prize for who gets there first. Instead, take a breath, and join the bulk of us as we leisurely stroll toward the end and stop frequently to take in the sights.

7. WHEN WILL WE GET TO THE END? With so many hikers, people will eventually start to space out. Impatient, faster walkers might get there soon after lunch. But the bulk of the walkers will get there around 4.

8. CAN WE BIKE IT? BRING KIDS? PETS? Because you're walking on your own accord -- remember, this is an unofficial gathering of passionate Angelenos walking the streets of their favorite city -- you can do whatever you want. Use your best judgement, of course. We're not responsible for you.

9. WHAT ABOUT INJURIES? Again, there is no infrastructure to our Walk, so you need to take care of yourself just like you would whenever you walk anywhere. Be careful, stay safe and stick with a group of walkers!

10. WHAT ABOUT LUNCH? We'll be taking a lunch break -- probably around an hour or so -- around the halfway point. We're still working on finding businesses along Olympic to perhaps offer GREAT LA WALK specials, or else food trucks to stop along the way.

11. WHAT HAPPENS WHEN THE WALK IS DONE? We'll take group photos at the end... and then celebrate at an after party between 4 and 8 pm at JOAN'S ON THIRD SANTA MONICA.

12. HOW DO I GET THERE, OR GET HOME? We suggest bringing a pal and parking at either end. OR take Metro! Thanks to David Johnson for this tip:

I plan to park in Santa Monica (Lot#6 or the Civic Center Lot) and take the Metro Rapid Line 733 to Olympic and Main. Walk to Clifton’s before 9AM.

Joni points out an even faster way: You could take the Santa Monica Big Blue Bus Rapid 10 to Olive and 7th and walk 3 short blocks.

Check out LA Metro for bus times!

13. WHAT SHOULD I WEAR/BRING? Loose, comfy clothing. I'd wear shorts, a t-shirt (and perhaps a sweatshirt, depending on the temperature). Also, tennis shoes... sunglasses... a hat... sunscreen... extra socks... a blister kit (optional, of course -- I haven't brought one, although Band-Aids  are a good idea)... and most importantly, a camera! We'll all be documenting it and posting pics later.

14. HOW CAN I GET A T-SHIRT? T-shirts are now for sale at http://greatlawalk.spreadshirt.com (we don't make any money off of these). But order fast, in order get the shirts in time for the Walk.

15. HOW SHOULD I TRAIN FOR THIS? It's not a marathon, so training isn't really necessary. I suppose you could walk around your neighborhood in the days before hand... but I'd avoid any big gym routine the day before, so you're not sore the day you're hiking. But other than that... I didn't train at all for any of the previous nine walks, and have turned out just fine.

16. WHY ARE YOU DOING THIS? Why not? There's no special reason, no charity, no protest, no issue we're promoting -- other than a passion for Los Angeles. In 2006, I organized our walk down Wilshire to mark my 10th anniversary in Los Angeles. But it was so much fun, and it was a chance to meet so many new people, that we did it again in 2007, down Pico; in 2008, via Sunset and Santa Monica Blvd.; and in 2009, we hit West Adams as we walked down Adams and Washington to Venice Beach. In 2010, we returned to Wilshire for the fifth walk; in 2011, we hit Hollywood; in 2012, it was Melrose's turn; in 2013, it was all about Sunset Boulevard; last year, we hit the Valley via Ventura Boulevard.

It's the Saturday before Thanksgiving as well, so somehow I don't feel as bad gorging on sweet potatoes and pumpkin pie a few days later. And hey, it'll be a cool conversation piece at your holiday party.

17. CAN I SEND IN PHOTOS? READ A RECAP LATER? Of course! We'll have an official GREAT LOS ANGELES WALK 2015 page on Flickr for you to upload your pics. And check out www.greatlawalk.com the Monday after the Walk to read a full recap! Send us links to your own recaps, YouTube videos, etc.

18. IMPORTANT: You are walking on your own volition. The Great Los Angeles Walk is just a casual opportunity to walk with other Angelenos through the city. It's not an official organization of any sort -- and is therefore not responsible for your conduct or anything that may happen during your hike. Be careful, and be respectful of others and of your city.

The Great Los Angeles Walk 2015 Press Release

The Great Los Angeles Walk is coming close! Sent to the media this morning:

THE TENTH ANNUAL GREAT LOS ANGELES WALK RETURNS TO DOWNTOWN -- HIKING OLYMPIC BOULEVARD TO THE OCEAN ON NOV. 21

LOS ANGELES (Nov. 9, 2015) -- Hundreds of Angelenos will hit the sidewalks on Saturday, November 21 for The Great Los Angeles Walk 2015 – the annual event that dispels the myth that “nobody walks in L.A.”

This year, for the tenth edition, the Great Los Angeles Walk (http://www.greatlawalk.com) is finally tackling one of the city's iconic boulevards: Olympic!

Olympic was chosen for a variety reasons: Not only is it one of the few major Los Angeles streets that the Great Los Angeles Walk hasn't yet hiked, but for our 10th anniversary, it makes sense to celebrate on the boulevard once known as 10th Street. Olympic Boulevard was renamed in honor of the 1932 Olympics – and now, as Los Angeles harbors dreams to once again host the Games in 2024, the Walk will also recognize that bid.

Participants will meet at downtown Los Angeles' newly renovated Clifton's Cafeteria at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 21, where Los Angeles Times architecture critic Christopher Hawthorne will discuss Olympic and the changing nature of L.A. streets.

After touring Clifton's remarkable rehabilitation, walkers will proceed to walk approximately 16 miles (at a casual, all-day pace) to the ocean.

Walkers will pass through downtown, Westlake, Koreatown, Hancock Park, Beverly Hills, Century City, Westwood, West Los Angeles and Santa Monica as they make their way to the ocean.

The Great Los Angeles Walk will conclude with an after party in Santa Monica at a location to be announced later. Walkers will be encouraged to utilize Metro public transportation at the start or finish of the walk.

L.A. journalist and blogger Michael Schneider launched the Great Los Angeles Walk in 2006 as a way to celebrate his tenth year in Los Angeles. Inspired by the book “Wilshire Boulevard: Grand Concourse of Los Angeles,” by Kevin Roderick (with research by J. Eric Lynxwiler), he decided to walk the street’s entire length.

In 2007, for an encore, he chose another downtown-to-the-ocean route: Pico Boulevard. The 2008 Walk took on Santa Monica Blvd. In 2009, the event kicked off in the historic West Adams district and walked to Venice Beach via Adams and Washington. In 2010, for its fifth edition, the Great Los Angeles Walk reprised its original Wilshire journey. In 2011, participants marched to the ocean via Hollywood Boulevard. In 2012, the Walk traveled across Melrose Avenue; in 2013, Sunset Boulevard; and in 2014, the Walk traveled across the San Fernando Valley via Ventura Boulevard.

The Great Los Angeles Walk grew from dozens of participants to hundreds, and continues to expand each year as more Angelenos join in to explore their city on foot. Thanks to the Los Angeles Times and Clifton's Cafeteria for their support.

As always, the Walk is completely free. It is up to the participants to decide how much or how little of the walk they want to do. The Great Los Angeles Walk has been featured in the Los Angeles Times, the L.A. Weekly, KABC-Channel 7, LAist.com and KNBC.com. In 2012, the LA Weekly recognized The Great Los Angeles Walk in its "Best of L.A." issue.

The official hashtag of The Great Los Angeles Walk is #glaw. Folks at home are welcome to follow along all day on the walk's official Twitter feed, @greatlawalk, as we continually post our location.

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We've Got a Meeting Spot: Clifton's Cafeteria!

We have a starting point for this year's Great Los Angeles Walk! And just like past walks, we're meeting at an iconic downtown spot:

Clifton's Cafeteria!

Owner Andrew Meieran, who was behind the recent evolution and makeover of the iconic downtown eatery, will open Clifton's early on Nov. 21 to welcome our group! Be there by 9 a.m., and you'll not only get a look at Clifton's, but we've got other special guests as well.

More to come! And don't forget to buy a T-shirt!

The Great Los Angeles Walk 2015 T-Shirts are on Sale Now!

Get your shirt now in order for it to arrive before this year's Walk! Wear it proudly on November 21 -- and show everyone that, yep, you spent all day walking down Olympic Boulevard! Click above for the T-shirts... which this year comes in a sharp navy blue color!

We've just posted a whole t-shirts at Spreadshirt, including choices for men, women and kids. Go here: greatlawalk.spreadshirt.com.

Meanwhile, keep up with info about this year's GREAT LOS ANGELES WALK down Olympic via our website (www.greatlawalk.com) or our Facebook page (www.facebook.com/greatlawalk). And RSVP at our email (greatlawalk@mail.com) or our Facebook events page!