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.

  • Former Member
    Former Member in reply to moomy

    Awesome 16km walk round the Harewood estate. It was windy and wild and very invigorating!!! Met this rather scary lady on our way.

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    Former Member in reply to Former Member

    Fabulous

  • Fab, Sunnyone!

    hugs xxx

    Moomy

  • What a wonderful oic ! Xx

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

  • Went straight from my Hosp appt to Tai Chi, with a quick bite to eat en route. Really glad I went, enjoyed it, and it was good to be in a normal place with no hint if hospital/illness. Xxx

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

  • Love all the photos, everyone, especially the scary lady ! Only walked (but quite a lot including stairs) at school yesterday, long day so very tired today BUT not as tired as previous post work days, so I feel pleased to see some small signs of progress. 

    Just a park walk with doggy today - new little route by the river - managed to dodge the rain! Happy weekend walks all! HFxx

    HappyFeet1 xx
    Don’t be afraid to cry. It will free your mind of sorrowful thoughts. – Hopi
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    Former Member in reply to HappyFeet1

    Just routine walks today.  To supermarket and back this morning and to newsagent and back this afternoon.  Achieved my 5500 steps with legs that feel like they belong to someone else lol.  This little Robin was singing his little heart out this afternoon. 

    .  Glad you are coping with work and getting a bit easier.  Looks a lovely walk.  

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    Former Member in reply to Former Member

    The walk to work this morning! Ignoring the wind it was super pretty.

    Hope all are doing ok.

  • What fab pics. I’ve been out to supermarkets this morning and had a couple of short walks round the village but didn’t take one pic. I was checking the garden and found these at the back fence. Weather is going to be rubbish tomorrow so probably won’t get out unless there’s a sunny break.

    “ The only constant thing in life is change “

  • Made up for walking today, probably did getting on for 4 miles, all the way from Euston to Parlament as I’d booked myself on a tour! It was fascinating, had a good guide, she had done 10 years. I highly recommend it if you are interested in Gothic revival at its Victorian finest (though undergoing renovation of course) 

    however this is Westminster Hall which is very old, 900-1000 AD

    Hugs xxx

    Moomy