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.

  • And nibbling these wonderful cherries from the tree!


    Jay x

  • Wow I love puffins, where was that?

    My dog is very good now, and doesn't pull normally, but like you say she would lunge towards something or someone exciting so I must be patient. After the nurse has been i will try a short stroll 

  • The puffins were on the Farne Islands, I did a boat trip from Seahouses, just down the coast from Berwick upon Tweed where I was staying in a caravan for a few days. The puffins were so cute, lots of them around the boat both in the sea and flying past, with little eels in their mouths for their pufflings! Such sweet looking birds. Have only seen them once before, on another boat trip but from North Berwick. 
    Definitely good to get out for a stroll if you feel up to it. Just getting moving is good I think but completely at your own pace. Xx

    HappyFeet1 xx
    Don’t be afraid to cry. It will free your mind of sorrowful thoughts. – Hopi
  • Photos from evening stroll on Wednesday, sea was so calm. 

    HappyFeet1 xx
    Don’t be afraid to cry. It will free your mind of sorrowful thoughts. – Hopi
  • Lots to work out at this stage. I was so protective of my arm. Even someone bumping into me made it hurt. Didn't stop me though. Read that 30 mins walking × 5 weekly is just the ticket for getting through it. Still doing it in one form or another. Xx

  • Lovely photos  

    You’re doing great  

    Joe Wicks this morning and a little gardening this afternoon. Perfect day for doing not much and having ice cream. Might try out my new walking boots insoles later. Tomorrow will be good for gardening as it’ll be a tad cooler and hedges/mowing to be done. Watching a bit of Glasto before I get tea ready. 

    “ The only constant thing in life is change “

  • Hot here as well in the Italian lakes area.

    some gentle walks. Campsite has temporary kitchen so disappointed by that. We arrived at w/e so busy but so quiet yesterday! Moving south today.

  • Safe travels  

    walked today before/after Tai Chi .. not too bad with new insoles but really need new footwear. 

    “ The only constant thing in life is change “

  • At last managed a waterpark visit now it is cooler. The swan family I have been following were there, cygnets much bigger.

    Onwards and flatwards (don't do hills) and keep walking if you can!

  • Lovely pic of swans  and good you got out for your walk. Weather is just right today for walking as there is a bit of a breeze. JW hiit exercise done before a walk to GP for bloods. Washing, some housework and gardening is the order of today’s exercise with maybe another walk later. New insole isn’t too bad but I could do with bigger socks as usual size in walking boots scrunch toes a bit ( I have a size bigger in boots).

    “ The only constant thing in life is change “