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.

  • I did plan to get out really early for a long walk but failed to take into account I had a hospital appointment !! I did get out later in the day but it was still rather hot at 5pm. 

    “ The only constant thing in life is change “


  • much better day for walking 

    “ The only constant thing in life is change “

  • Lovely lunchtime walk today



    hugs xxx

    Moomy

  • Glorious day here too although still a bit hot for my hormonally deranged state (Anastrozole)! Earlier dog walk to avoid the worst of the heat. Will miss the blue skies but will welcome cooler temperatures next week. Xx

    HappyFeet1 xx
    Don’t be afraid to cry. It will free your mind of sorrowful thoughts. – Hopi
  • We travelling in motorhome and had a wander through bluebell woods! 
    pits cooler here near Charmouth, even had a thunderstorm with heavy rain lasting less than an hour, very strange & local.

    j x

  • Yesterday there was a drop in session at the village bowling club so me and hubby “dropped in” after doing the shopping. I didn’t do as bad as expected, not as good as hubby, but need to go back and keep practising. Doing different repetitive movements did tell on my joints a bit. 
    Photo from walk the other day. 

    “ The only constant thing in life is change “

  • Lovely bluebells  and bowling sounds fun,  ! I’ve only ever done the indoor type. Meant to say before, heard first cuckoo earlier in the week!
    Cooler here today which I’m glad of, really, but still some lovely sunshine. Local walk with dog and daughter. Love to all, HFxx 

    HappyFeet1 xx
    Don’t be afraid to cry. It will free your mind of sorrowful thoughts. – Hopi
  • Oooh yes, I too heard a cuckoo this week on my walks.  , much cooler today and I didn’t hear one although on the same route (my favourite 2+ miles)


    hugs xxx

    Moomy

  • Finally … started off the day with some Pilates. Definitely need to do more stretching. Even did a bit of HIIT yesterday. Small steps ….

    “ The only constant thing in life is change “

  • Had more walks and photos below. Now in Somerset near Glastonbury as visiting a friend.

    has got colder, 4° this morning!

    have noticed some pains in hips as I lay down to sleep but it may be walking on uneven and hilly paths… I’ve read somewhere that that can happen as metastasis spreads but can’t remember where I read that. It maybe my osteoarthritis of course.

    im also aware of ‘heart burn’ in afternoons and have to have a rennie… I’m on a higher dose of statin now, but not sure if that a se.

    ill get it checked out as travelling to Spain in 2 weeks time…


    labyrinth in this field of wildflowers, the bench is the centre, just so peaceful and reassuring.

    J x