Mall Walking: A Different Kind of Workout
Mall-walkers at Solomon Pond Mall enjoy expansive, empty space and plenty of exercise.
Most people groan at the idea of an early morning workout, but not the walkers who take advantage of Solomon Pond Mall's exercise hours. Monday through Saturday, from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m., and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., a variety of Marlborough locals filter into the mall for a morning stroll. Both seniors and business professionals (the Solomon Pond Office Park is nearby) can be seen walking at brisk or sometimes leisurely paces on the first floor, where three loops including corridors, add up to one mile. Sheila Hennesy, Area Director of Mall Marketing and Business Development, notices familiar faces daily, and has seen a sense of community rise within the walking group. Although some prefer to walk alone, many participants see each …
