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.

    • So I decided that I would aim to do a family favourite this weekend  - FitBit registered 27 flights of stairs and 10000 steps  I had to go really slowly as I have anaemia as a side effect of chemo and can’t take a deep breath so I dictated the pace and rested lots on the way up.  And I snoozed most of the afternoon.  But I knew at this stage I’m getting weaker quickly and I wanted to see this view again.  The buildings are Farnborough Airport hangars.  The benches are memorials for the Paras - I’m kneeling on “Red on, green on” and the other one is the Latin motto  
  • Well done you ! I got really breathless with chemo although not anaemia. Hence I got blue badge .

    Can still get breathless quite mild compared to how it must be for you . So can appreciate how much effort that was 

    One step at a time and ...Breathe !
    xoxox
    Margaret
  • Alnwick castle today!

  • Castle looks stunning  especially against the gorgeous sky xx

    SantababyHeart
  • Lovely  are you planning a visit to lindisfarne ( Holy Island) it’s about 26 mile away so you may not have  time .There’s so much to see in Alnwick  area …. Relax and enjoy  

    One step at a time and ...Breathe !
    xoxox
    Margaret
  • Would love to visit Holy Island but I don't know that we shall have time on this trip. Definitely want to come here again, though

  • my nieces wedding is at Newton Hall it takes us about 1hr 15min to get there but it has been a while since we stayed in the area ,so we have booked a week in the area mainly because there is so many places to visit . 
    Holy Island was an obligatory school trip when I was young . 
    Enjoy the rest of your break . Glad to see you still posting Blush

    One step at a time and ...Breathe !
    xoxox
    Margaret
  • Mag123

    we had a trip in motorhome 5 years ago and pitched in a field opposite Holy Island and cycled across, it was a beautiful day there. We didn’t stop at Alnwick though which is a shame. Another place to visit when we travel in that area again.

  • Holy Island booked for tomorrow Northerner and Jayhay.

    Today's trip was to Dunstanburgh Castle.  45 minute walk from the car park to the castle along the most stunning coastline. We think we saw a seal and some dolphins. Also saw razorbills, Shags and a cormorant!