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.

  • FormerMember
    FormerMember in reply to Violetsniff

    Did it rain Violetsniff?  I have forgotten what rain looks and smells like!

    Linda x

  • Ha ha Hi,....did you mean after the rainbow?yes it had rained but I had missed it!h(had promised self that if it rained that I would go out and stand in it!!)...fully dressed I hasten to add,this IS a mixed block ....x

  • Hi all

    So some different scenery as I am visiting my mum. Did manage a run this morning but then went to the coast for a pub lunch to celebrate my auntie's birthday! We all took a little stroll afterwards for our digestion Joy

    There was a cormorant (I think) following alongside us in the sea, but he dived underwater every time I tried to get a pic! 

    Hope everyone has had a lovely day!

    R

  • Well, headed inland today and went for a lovely walk through some shady woods then stopped for a snack at a garden centre on the way back! Hahaha - how my life has changed since BC! May meet up with my cousins children at the weekend - that should liven things up a bit!!! The river was so dry I was able to walk out halfway to take a pic.

    Wishing everyone a lovely weekend!

    R

  • Lovely pictures ... sounds as though you’re having a lovely visit xx

    “ The only constant thing in life is change “

  • Lovely picture ... makes me want to go for a lovely walk through that river ...

  • Love your seapicture Ronstar xx

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

  • FormerMember
    FormerMember in reply to seaspirit44

    Day 10 after chemo and I'm back!! I was beginning to think it would never happen. Woke at 6am to a fresher morning and the smell of bacon wafting through my bedroom window. With some urgency I got showered and dressed and head downstairs to search for a packet of bacon in the freezer. 

    Ventured out for my first walk...just a 15 minute round trip but it felt wonderful to be out there. Back now waiting for the bacon to thaw.

    Love to you all

    Angela x

  • Just back from a lovely visit with my son and family in York.

    Unfortunately on the train coming back the air conditioning was off and it was very hot, and no windows! I started to feel really ill( don’t do heat),had to drink lots so frequent loo visits.

    Lots of poor people standing everywhere as no seats. I can’t keep my balance on a moving train, tripping over the people and half fell in the concertina bit. At that point had a meltdown. The lovely guard saw my distress and moved us to 1st class where there was air con.

    That is the second time Trans Pennine Express have rescued me! xxx

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