Walking and Reading - A New Past-time?

I was reading the latest Reader's Digest and inside was an article about a man, Michael P. Branch, who reads while he walks. And he walks a lot--about 1300 miles per year.

Why would he do that? 

Well, first of all, he says it exercises the body and the mind at the same time. Also, it can take you on two journeys at a time. Unless you get hit by a car which is what happened the last time I walked and read. Fortunately, I wasn't injured (I think the driver was more scared than I was).

I love reading. I'm not a fan of walking however. Maybe if I can take the journey together, I'll lose a little weight.

Ever walk and read?

Source: Reader's Digest June 2014