Walking back to Happiness

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Well. Welcome to this thread.

You may be surprised why it is here or happy it is here. Then again: ‘You have got to be joking! Do you know what is wrong with me?’ may be your response.

This all began on the Extreme Fatigue thread. On there several people wanted and needed inspiration/incentive to get out and walk. Many people see the benefits of it in their life and to help on this; mad journey, train ride, rollercoaster ride and other positively rude words journey called Breast Cancer.

It is not a thread created to make anyone feel less than they do at present. It is not a thread that will set people against one another. Being competitive with yourself or a simple challenge to yourself is the point, but not a race against others is a key premis.

The idea is that you can do any of these or none:

  1. Post when you have walked.
  2. Post how many minutes you walked for.
  3. Post how you felt before, during or after. Or not at all.
  4. Post pictures from your walk, but ones that do not point to where you live.
  5. Post inspirational quotes, thoughts or comments.
  6. A simple like of people’s efforts is fine. No need to write an essay unless you feel the need.
  7. On a safety note. Do tell friends, family or the thread when you leave and return safely. Be aware of your personal safety at all times.

 

Well here goes.

Either it will grow and blossom, with lots of lovely people benefiting. Or I will have egg all over my face – not for the first time in my chequered life and career.

Leolady – may be adding in the odd gallop to my walks.

PS if you don't like us don't be cruel.

  • Only a short dog walk for me today. But a trip to next town clocked up a few steps to get to John Lewis! But the obligatory coffee and scone probably cancelled those steps out. Too bad! This coming week I will get back to Nordic walking and my Friday exercise class so a bit more movement! xxx

    HappyFeet1 xx
    Don’t be afraid to cry. It will free your mind of sorrowful thoughts. – Hopi
  • The rain was very heavy yesterday and there was thunder in the night crashing overhead with strong winds but this morning.....

    What a surprise....So I walked....not on the usual track but the nearby road. Again it was pretty if a little more dangerous with occasional vehicles heading to work.

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  • Lovely walking weather   Yes, take care on the roads. 
    I’ve walked through hospital and shops today. Did mean to go out when back home but needed food then hubby stuck on phone, still is, trying to get through to HMRC. 

    4pm and still light Thumbsup

    xx

    “ The only constant thing in life is change “

  • Today is sunny again but with muddy paths I walked along the road again. It's ok. The verges are wide and traffic not heavy.

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  • My usual morning walk is full of wet, so I walked back and then across the grass to the other path. Sunny and chilly this morning, I’ve got bedding washed and out, it’s blowing gently in the breeze 


    hugs xxx

    Moomy

  • Jealous you’ve got washing out  I’m waiting for the weekend as hoping it will be balmy. Did Wii Tennis then out for a walk. Quite pleasant. 

    Wood in the middle of the village but there’s no path through it (that I’m aware of).

    xx

    “ The only constant thing in life is change “

  • I’ve had washing out today too  ! I actually put it out yesterday evening as it was looking like a decent dry day for today. So it pretty much froze to the line overnight, then got the full benefit of the lovely sunshine today! Soft and at least on the way to being dry when brought in early afternoon. 
    Trip to St Albans with friend this morning, lovely walk through Verulanium Park and by the cathedral. Quick photo of dancing trees. Xxx

    HappyFeet1 xx
    Don’t be afraid to cry. It will free your mind of sorrowful thoughts. – Hopi
  • Only been out to the bin today so will have to do some exercise and make up for the lack of a dedicated walk. 

    xx

    “ The only constant thing in life is change “

  • Just remembered that I can’t go out as expecting a delivery. Rofl

    “ The only constant thing in life is change “

  • I use that  but I did walk last week in the sunshine! And yesterday with a friend in Winchester, does that count?! 

    today tho instead of a walk I went swimming with daughter at a small spa and had tea & cakes too! A lovely time!

    Good for my osteoarthritic knees!

    jan x