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.

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    FormerMember in reply to FormerMember

    What lovely pictures ladies, managed a bit longer walk today, not too far from where I live, afraid not as lovely as the places you have all posted, but I am walking, and hope to get a bit further afield soon.

    keep posting the pics they brighten up my day.

     Love and hugs Jenny xxx

  • All very lovely pics today.

    well done  on your running. I'm giving it ago again once kids back to school. I went to yoga this mornin, a new thing for me and quite enjoyimg it, appear to be relatively flexible! However went with a headache , came back with a worse one so felling annoyed this afternoon as haven't had one for ages! Husband worked from home and is now hoovering, don't want him to stop but it's a bit Noisy!

    hugs all

    Jac x
  • ...hahahha....thought he was the most handsome man....loving the pics again,especially the little violets,jmp...very apt and pretty.I,too took some of violets(my fave flower,but unfortunately not such a good a photo so will hide mine).I adore the smell of violets.When I was having my op I asked for only violet soap .the smell just lifted my spirits,and has done since,if I feel a bit down...

    ....also,ooo  ....you will have some BLOSSOMS...goegeous.

    been gyming again...sorry know a bit boring...but had a 1km walk round and back too...where I took this photo...it says “Be mercifult to all Gods creatures”and is Victorian. X

  •   - that's so funny - I wonder what his reaction would have been if I'd asked for a photo!

    - that is my guess but I don't know for sure - there definitely was one right next to it - it was even more majestic and perfect for children to climb on. It got diseased and they had to cut it down but there is a notice explaining why because so many people kept complaining that it had gone! Lovely flower pics - I do love spring!

    -  your photos look great - looks like a good place to go exploring and building dens! I bet your dog loves it!

    Thanks, - yoga sounds good - hope your headache has eased and look forward to hearing how you get on with the run when you try it again.

    - that's a great pic. Gyms not boring at all - I admire you - I'm not very good at that sort of exercise, I'm a bit of a wimp!

    Looking forward to seeing what everyone gets up to at the weekend!

    R

  • We are in Whitby for our first proper break for18/12. Lots of walking around the town, hilly, not using car. Going to paddle in the sea tomorrow then see Dracula. Sorry can't upload pics on iPad. 

    Hugs everyone xxxxx

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

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    Every time I type your tag I want to put Sea Sprite I have a vision of a wee soul bounding around

    LOVE Whitby so so jealous

    Mmmm Dracula in the sea??

    Look forward to those pics.

    Galloping around the local hospital trying to find cardiology...... does that count as my walk

     shhhhhhhhh no noise. I now hate a Karcher patio cleaner. I'll explain when we next gallop or maybe I did already. But well done Mr M/J for knowing how  a domestic appliance works

    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

  • Leolady, wish I could bound around! I'll let you know how Dracula is, can't imagine he will bar very keen on sea frolics. Can frolic in the sea, water supports the poor old joints xxxxx

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

  • Here are photos from today's walk - mud, mud and more mud. Colours are more autumnal than spring - few daffs trying their best to cheer things up.  Location is Forge Dam in Sheffield  

     I LOVE Whitby, hope you had a good dip xxx

  • Lovely pics Eddiboy. Really enjoyed my paddle, but can't upload pics on iPad or iPhone. No sign of Dracula, but it was very cold! Great to be back in the sea again after so long, even if it was only my feet xxxxx

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

  •  great pics. My brother lives in Sheffield will have to ask him to take us there next time we visit.

     ooooh shhhhhhh I do remember!

    hubbie and I went a walking today, and to my very fav pub on the river for a pint :-) it's just across the field below

    We also climbed this very steep hill, I am now watching Dec with teen daughter and a glass of wine. I may start snoring soon

    Jac x