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.

  • Not much walking in this heat! Managed a walk to next town and back with friend on Tuesday, we left early and walked by the river in the shade, so was bearable. Good to be out! Had brunch at our favourite  cafe, in the shade. Today is cooler so will walk the dog soon for a little longer than past few days. Mainly in woods so can keep cool. Only one photo, reflections in the river. Love to all, HFxx 

    HappyFeet1 xx
    Don’t be afraid to cry. It will free your mind of sorrowful thoughts. – Hopi
  • We are away in the Lakes. Photo of the view from our apartment attached.

    Been Into Keswick this afternoon. Managed to resist buying anything!

  • Lovely view where are you in Keswick ?Hope you didn’t get caught up with all the traffic chaos on M6 and A66 

    One step at a time and ...Breathe !
    xoxox
    Margaret
  • Beautiful mag223!

    found campsites by lakes so I could say another day, another lake!!

  • Hi Northerner and Jayhay  we are at Whitbarrow apartments. Stunning views from the restaurant terrace, meal curtesy of my eldest son who instructed me from Prague to have a meal out on him! Beautiful lake Jayhsy!

  • Know it well  our caravan is on other side of Penrith in village of Morland . At home this week appointments hopefully back over there on Wednesday so don’t use all the good weather lol Joy Some lovely places to visit in that area Lowther castle nice for walk and lunch . Enjoy Blush 

    One step at a time and ...Breathe !
    xoxox
    Margaret
  • Ps  just remembered it’s Penrith show tomorrow if you interested postcode CA10 2DE

    One step at a time and ...Breathe !
    xoxox
    Margaret
  • Ooh thank you Northerner. We might take a look at that. No we have made no plans for the day so far. We just had a wonderful swim in the pool. It really hurt my arm at first but I managed 6 lengths in the end.


  • Lowther 

    One step at a time and ...Breathe !
    xoxox
    Margaret
  • We have just got back from Penrith Show

    We had a great time although I was very worried about the cattle and sheep who had no water in their pens.

    Managed to crack my head on the metal bound hard plastic luggage shelf on the park and ride coach. Now lying on the settee with a blinding headache!!