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.

  • Hi Leolady

    What a coincidence I have been to Hatton Locks a few times since diagnosis. Nice fresh air, lovely cake and coffee in the cafe.  I don't live too far from there.

    Lovely photos.

    Ange x

    #hopeful #positive

    I didn’t realise a lot of things 

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    And there was me thinking you were in London with a tag like 'sortitout' I attributed a cockney accent to it. Teee hee

    If only we knew we could have had a short gallop together. Though a very muddy one yesterday. Made me smile how many ladies were in clippy cloppy shoes. TOTALLY not suited. Made us all giggle watching them slip slide around the puddles

     Bear at Berkswell was delicious massive full on Sunday lunch. Though our experience at Marco Pierre White's was bleeeep bleeeep rubbish. Calls itself a steakhouse ...... struggled to cook the chips. Ew that was a nice rant

    Next time Ange.

    Leolady56

    Life is like a boxing match, defeat is declared not when you fall ..... But when you refuse to stand up again ....... So, I get knocked down but I get up again. x

  • Hi Leolady 

    Your whole post just made me smile and chuckle.  
    I didn't realise when I chose the name, people may see this as a reflection of how I felt about my my diagnosis as it sounds quite angry (I usually use sortitoutkids - as it seemed to be my mantra until they reached their teens).  Should have chosen something lovely like cubansunshine
    It's been muddy and wet every time we have been, lots of lovely dogs and people in wellies, 
    Next time xxxx

    #hopeful #positive

    I didn’t realise a lot of things 

  • Those locks look fab, wish I lived closer to them - I fancy a walk there! Brings back happy memories..... Reminds me of a fun weekend on a canal boat with two friends. I split my jeans when I fell on the tiller after we moored up beside a pub one evening haha. 

    Must do a canal boat weekend again - when I’m not so bleeping tired!!! Stupid bc. 

    Wishing everyone a peaceful evening, as free from bc worries as possible and all on the Awake thread a peaceful nights sleep. 

    Debbie 

  • I did Foxton Locks a few years ago - with only 2 on the boat!! Those ones look a lot tougher!!

    xx

    Karen 

  • Took a little detour through the park on my walk this morning, on the way to work. I love it in the morning when there's fewer people and there's a glimpse of all the wildlife waking up. Thought I'd share the signs of spring with you.

    Have a good day, everyone!

    R

  • Love to see blossom coming out Ronstar xxx

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

  • ....how LOVELY those piccies really cheered me up xxxxxxx

  • Loving all these lovely pics, managed my first long walk with the dog in weeks,  haven’t had any energy, didn’t realise how tired I would feel, chemo has a lot to answer for. 

    Its a small world I live in Coventry didn’t realise how many of you live around this area, the locks are lovely.

    hopefully will manage to take some pictures on my next walk.

    love and hugs Jenny xxx

    Stay Safe everyone, Love and hugs Jenny xxx

    “ We don’t know how strong we are, until being strong is the only choice we have.” xx

  •  magnolias are my favourite, lovely pics.

     little and often if you can will build it back up for you, take care of yourself and listen to your body

    i went out for cheese and came the long way home, gorgeous day. River very high and fat, we'reon flood alert here but should be ok.

    Jac x