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.

  • Lovely posts....and ...well done you !!!xx

  • Nettle soup! Brilliant! 

    Where we lived when we first got married, each spring there were loads of nettles nearby, once I realised they were not sprayed or poisoned in any way I made use of the early tips instead of spinach, very tasty! 

    Hugs xxx

    Moomy

  • Hi all

    Just back from my run - I am going to bore you all with stats now! :)

    So I have decided to switch my focus from minutes to distance. With the hospital rehab team I have set a goal for 30 minutes running at a time by August and that seems fairly do-able from here (fingers crossed I can keep the fatigue and anything other setbacks at bay)

    So today I managed 3km in 25 minutes - hopefully I'll work on getting that down to 20 minutes then work up to 5k. Still no developments at the swans nest - those cygnets may be the most eagerly awaited ones ever - there is always a crowd! 

    Don't seem to be able to post images just now - so please imagine a Canada Goose with her goslings on the grass!

    Hope you all have the sun shining on you today!

    R

  • Wow, hope you had plenty of water, Ronstar? I’m impressed, walking 3k is more my line, in fact, walking 10k, no trouble, but running? Not me! 

    Oh and yes, I can’t post pics at present either, from phone or iPad, think it’s been reported, hope it’s sorted! 

    Hugs xxx

    Moomy

  • Afternoon all.  

    Today's walk was to a local gritstone edge about 15 minutes away from home. Sunshine was fabulous just a gentle stroll around. Set off early to avoid the heat and the bank holidayers. 

    Hope those that are well enough have been able to get out and about, even if just for a short while 

    And well done  - 25 mins in this heat is brilliant. keep us posted on the cygnets, but goslings sound gorgeous 

    Im the same with my photos - so will try later - imagine great big slabs on stone :)

    xxx

  • Ooooh, gritstone, Eddiboy? I remember rock climbing on millstone grit, hard to move sometimes as it clung onto you, especially in a chimney feature! 

    That was Stanage Edge.....some great climbing! 

    Hugs xxx

    Moomy

  • Former Member
    Former Member in reply to moomy

    I can’t seem to upload photos either, will try again later, enjoy the sunshine ladies x

    Jenny xx

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    Former Member in reply to Former Member

    Jenny   Im only up the road if you need anything ever .. Im away tomorrow until Sat  but next week im free  all week until the dreaded Number  3 on Thursday  . Hope youre ok and not suffering in this heat . Take care     Imelda   AKA Concepta    x x x

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    Thanks Imelda, hope you have a lovely time, it is rather hot I try and keep out of it if I can. I am on oral chemo and they are taking their toll in this heat, managed a short walk this morning, but flagging now. Hope all goes well with number three.

    Same goes for me if you need anything.

    love Jenny x

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    Former Member in reply to Former Member

    Finally managed to upload photos, Lovely walk in the woods just down the road from me, nice to see all the wild flowers coming out. Just loving the sunshine, makes you feel so much better.

    Jenny xx

    Seems they have disappeared will try again later xx,