Possibly, just ahead of marbles and tiddlywinks. Now there's a real walk on the wild side. There seems to be little respect for walking.
Some people can talk the talk, but well, most everyone really can walk the walk.
Yet, there's something to be said for this most basic upright movement that separates man from beast. If you're doing it at a brisk pace, and actually get your heart rate up, it's a great aerobic activity. It's no secret that more people participate in walking than any other athletic activity. Because of its commonplace nature there is probably no sport that is less regulated or promoted, yet walking could be considered the predominant athletic pastime. It is safer than running.