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.

  • Looks amazing  

    not been to Salamanca but have booked a Spain & Portugal trip in May, so looking forward to warmer climes and walking.

    yes I consider walking to washing machine counts! 
    yesterday I walked to and from and up and down to motorhome and back clocking up the steps…packing it up for a weeks trip later today….

    that counts too! Laughing

  • Ooooh,  , where will you be off to? exciting!

    hugs xxx

    Moomy

  • Lost my reply 

    Have a good trip  

    I kept on the move doing housework this morning (weather was rubbish) and then had to stay in waiting for window guy on the afternoon. 

    pic is of a walk at the weekend I think. Hopefully I’ll do better tomorrow. 

    “ The only constant thing in life is change “

  • Keep forgetting to post! Have done a variety of walks this past week, some in glorious sunshine, though cold, and one in constant rain! The only course of action once home was straight in a hot bath! I was completely soaked through. But last couple of days have been really lovely. A few photos…. Love to all, HFxx

    HappyFeet1 xx
    Don’t be afraid to cry. It will free your mind of sorrowful thoughts. – Hopi
  • Plus spring is springing! Well, I guess crocuses are winter flowers but definitely a sign that spring is approaching. But daffodils represent the start of spring for me! 

    HappyFeet1 xx
    Don’t be afraid to cry. It will free your mind of sorrowful thoughts. – Hopi
  • My exercise quite frankly is non existent at present but do try to keep moving and not sit down all day whilst working. Afraid the drug side effects do get the better of me most days but I felt the need to share my crocus pots which are coming out. Spring is coming at last and with that better weather in case I feel the need to go for a walk!

    I have 3 pots! love to all x

  • Good morning....

    Back on home ground for my early walk but it's a glorious day. 

    I love daffodils too   Mine are all coming out. I planted lots for mum to look at through the window.....I guess she is looking down at them now. She'd be pleased. She loved them too. I haven't taken pictures of the daffs yet as we've had workmen replacing pipes, digging trenches in the garden but they made a good job of tidying up and filling in level so I can get outside again.

    Photos from this morning's walk.

    1. I
  • Good you’re home   and the work is complete. 
    I’ve done some walking lately but forget about pics mostly. 

    I’ll fill in with one from the garden

    “ The only constant thing in life is change “

  • What a pretty place you live  

    1. I
  • Sorry, missed this!

    we were in Dorset on friends farm, not seen so much water sitting on the land before! There are many springs too, so when they dig a trench water floods it!

    water has diminished due to no rain for 2+ days…

      

    j x