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.

  • Haha -thanks ….I wanted to get a photo of the wolf moon too,but it was too cold at night !!

    here is a nice photo I took early morning on Sunday …

  • Went on my first walk in months with my boys (husband and 13yo son) on Saturday last weekend, since diagnosis in late September.  Met up with our 'bubble' (single mum and her 12yo son) en route.  Had a wonderful explore of a new place.  It involved quite an elevation to the top of the hill, so found I was out of breath about two thirds the way up (even though the trail was long, wide gently sloping zig zags up the hill), so stopped to catch my breath, palpitations and head pounded a little, but once rested, continued on and made it.  A real sense of accomplishment, having just found out the result of my bone scan shows breast cancer metasteses on spine, rib and pelvis.  I've signed on for the February challenge to motivate me to get out and walk every day of February.  Chemo (oral tablet form) to start next week, so not sure how that will impact daily life yet, but determined to keep walking.

    When you're going through hell, don't stop!

  • Well done, ! Hope the chemo helps keep you stable.

    My swift walk today was a mental kick up the bum as I’ve had a couple of lazy days…..


    hugs xxx

    Moomy

  • Almost healed from surgeries in November, so progress is being made. Thank you for your encouragement too Moomy. I've been allowing my 'overactive lazy gland' dictate my life too much lately.  I am looking forward to getting more active in the weeks ahead. Walking tone2Pray tone1Hugging

    When you're going through hell, don't stop!

  • Welcome to the thread , well done for getting out and persevering despite the breathlessness. What a view! The February challenge sounds like a good motivator. 
    Lovely photo , good you got out on such a nice day. Do you do your stomping to music any more? 

    Your riverside photo is very atmospheric , was it misty? 
    No walking for me these past couple of days as have been driving up to Scotland. Hopefully some beach walks at some point. 
    Love to all, HFxx

    HappyFeet1 xx
    Don’t be afraid to cry. It will free your mind of sorrowful thoughts. – Hopi
  • I hope you enjoyed Scotland, HappyFeet1. My photo is a view from a well-known part of the Scottish Highlands...can you guess? It is a little obscure I must admit. 

    When you're going through hell, don't stop!

  • Couple from today none of the walk too cold to stop just Dexter under table in village cafe where we had lunch.. a lovely pea and spinach soup 

    bad news of the day I lost the sapphire from engagement ring . Ring now at jewellers ..££££

    One step at a time and ...Breathe !
    xoxox
    Margaret
  • We found our local walk continues in a loop on the other side of the village so we walked one side this morning stopping at café for coffee then parked at café this afternoon, walked the far loop and finished back in café for custard tart!

    Yesterday ( when site was down) we went to Spain. The bridge is the border and the town is Ayamonte, first and last in Spain.

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  • Welcome ..great photo from atop the hills.

    I haven’t had chance to catch up as there are so many since I was here last but the photos are great and I want to be there !!

    We have been so fortunate about the sunshine here.

    here ais a photo of a lovely old tree for all you tree-huggers(and !!and ,maybe the scene through that lovely old gate,

    i was able to get out (of my friends car-sorry I didn’t walk,like you intrepid lot!)and take theses xx

  • Beautiful photos! Spectacular weather up here in the Highlands today too, though today hasn't gone to plan so far, so not gotten out for today's walk. Have a lovely weekend everyone. Walking tone2Hugging

    New walking shoes arrived this afternoon...so comfy! Looking forward to a walk over the weekend sometime. 

    When you're going through hell, don't stop!