tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post1035151880375571033..comments2024-03-19T08:35:01.699+00:00Comments on Love my life: Walking your way to healthMeanqueenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02705837426373680532noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-87521824567971709082014-06-23T17:42:08.064+01:002014-06-23T17:42:08.064+01:00Great blog post! We're really glad to have you...Great blog post! We're really glad to have you as a member and hope you enjoy walking with us! If you're on facebook you can let us know how you get on: https://www.facebook.com/ramblers. Happy walking :-)<br />The Ramblers<br />www.ramblers.org.ukThe Ramblershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08870822531133269235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-56616826798295825712014-06-21T23:15:55.958+01:002014-06-21T23:15:55.958+01:00Ilona, this is a great post! I am going to see i...Ilona, this is a great post! I am going to see if there is anything like it here in the states. I think joining the "Ramblers" is a great idea and all of the reasons for walking are valid. <br /><br />Gail Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04003204378492456488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-2813962051049553212014-06-21T18:16:32.403+01:002014-06-21T18:16:32.403+01:00Great post. I've had spinal fusion (a major o...Great post. I've had spinal fusion (a major operation) three June's ago. I managed to keep going right until the very last and I put that down to the fact that I walked a great deal. I have fibromyalgia now and find moving about very hard. On good days, I walk outside. If I can't do that I look at some of the walking clips on You Tune and join along. Even if I am having a bad day, I do exercises all day - stretches while waiting for the microwave to ping or neck exercises while the tv adverts are on. I also have bipolar disorder and am depressed for much of my time - walking outside is very good for this. I really think that exercise has helped very much. NatalieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-70043129032893971192014-06-21T16:31:31.437+01:002014-06-21T16:31:31.437+01:00I walk every day with the dogs, and at the start o...I walk every day with the dogs, and at the start of my walk I usually pass the spinning and Zumba classes, with the lycra and blaring music. I'm not knocking them and well done to them for keeping fit, but I'd rather be walking for free in beautiful countryside, watching the wildlife, getting plenty of sunshine and fresh air, and keeping myself trim at the same time. I think that the benefits of walking are underestimated. Perhaps it is seen as being too sedate but it definitely suits me as my main form of exercise.SusanMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09622557936441532144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-73090927447484091612014-06-21T14:29:37.330+01:002014-06-21T14:29:37.330+01:00Interesting post...after some back surgery a year ...Interesting post...after some back surgery a year or so ago, I questioned my neurologist about what type of exercise to do. He said "Just walk!" So every morning I take my dog, Polly (still a year old and in training), for a walk for 30 minutes. Thanks for the tips!Linda Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17237332954767037400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-34624280741565687702014-06-21T12:47:18.622+01:002014-06-21T12:47:18.622+01:00I've bought some walking shoes and a rucksack ...I've bought some walking shoes and a rucksack earlier and went to the Dales, walked for about 5miles, stopped and sat on a stone wall while i drank my flask of tea. I set off again, walked another 5miles stopped and had a chocolate biscuit, then i ........<br /><br />Sorry, i'm rambling...!<br />Dave.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-70680255757719554632014-06-21T10:44:55.239+01:002014-06-21T10:44:55.239+01:00Great post! Walking doesn't cost a penny yet i...Great post! Walking doesn't cost a penny yet improves your health tenfold. Plus you get to see amazing places and meet lovely people.<br /><br />X xPlease may I?https://www.blogger.com/profile/09842144622402461558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-85077213539723524512014-06-21T09:48:40.115+01:002014-06-21T09:48:40.115+01:00Out with the dog at 7-15am this morning. 3 miles. ...Out with the dog at 7-15am this morning. 3 miles. Be out twice later for a few more miles. Keeps me fit at 67.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-23807921242809229822014-06-21T08:06:09.651+01:002014-06-21T08:06:09.651+01:00I am a postie and walk between 2.5 and 3.5 hours 5...I am a postie and walk between 2.5 and 3.5 hours 5 times a week. Does that count?Irenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18150067098778096238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-35092059991686847652014-06-21T07:53:37.503+01:002014-06-21T07:53:37.503+01:00I loved Toronto when I visited and very much enjoy...I loved Toronto when I visited and very much enjoyed walking around the city. The weather was good so not much time spent in the underground complex but I imagine it's very cosy come the harsh winter!VChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12326477975870777023noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-38913220662421977392014-06-21T06:10:29.472+01:002014-06-21T06:10:29.472+01:00Dormouse, last summer I had to miss a cruise to It...Dormouse, last summer I had to miss a cruise to Italy, Greece, and Croatia with my mom and sister, because in mid April I badly damaged my right ankle. Was walking with a brace and a cane for awhile. My podiatrist suggested only wearing athletic shoes with good support or hiking boots (ditto)... no cute sandals, no flip-flops, no slippers... even around the house. You could get fitted for orthotics, too. Anyway, little by little I've been able to increase the amount of time I can walk so that now I can go antiquing with my husband for hours on a weekend without pain. If I'm on uneven ground, I use a cane. Next step (pun intended) is to start walking for exercise during the week. My 81 yr. old mom walks a mile every morning. I'd like to be able to do that. Well... maybe not *every* morning. :-)EM Griffithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05897942424655139102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-88156353248616324302014-06-21T00:30:44.406+01:002014-06-21T00:30:44.406+01:00Now I have a bus pass, I save money, and now walk ...Now I have a bus pass, I save money, and now walk from the bus stop to the food shops, and with heavy bags of shopping too, which gives my body more work to do. And for leisure, sometimes gruelling walks across open moorland in search of standing stones and old holy wells. I have been out with a walking group, but too slow, too gentle! Like the new heading picture. Paul HAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-7689316215070351892014-06-21T00:17:01.266+01:002014-06-21T00:17:01.266+01:00Just the kick up the bum I needed. Great post and ...Just the kick up the bum I needed. Great post and thank you for the reminder about keeping good health, especially now as I am getting older :)Taniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10176661940614462611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-38585761806083164742014-06-20T23:49:45.779+01:002014-06-20T23:49:45.779+01:00A daily walk with the doggies saves my sanity and ...A daily walk with the doggies saves my sanity and keeps me moving every day, and costs me nothing.I've not joined any hiking-walking clubs as I enjoy the solitude during my outings right now, and am able to keep a moderate pace, though some days are a challenge due to reasons I won't get into here..so half an hour to one hour works for me.A group sounds like good fun and hope you have a great day.Regards,Destemona.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-72934706813784286052014-06-20T23:43:04.325+01:002014-06-20T23:43:04.325+01:00I love to walk, always have though I have not alwa...I love to walk, always have though I have not always had time to walk as much as I would like due to work and family commitments! Now I have more time to fit in walking I go whenever I can and my two best pals love to walk as much as I do! I love your sunflower header photo, particularly as I am vegan and it's an international symbol of veganism! I don't give out praise lightly but I think you are great, a real inspiration how you plough your own furrow! VChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12326477975870777023noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-76625544222524934642014-06-20T23:16:26.924+01:002014-06-20T23:16:26.924+01:00From Margie in Toronto - I suffer from fibromyalgi...From Margie in Toronto - I suffer from fibromyalgia and RA but my rheumatologist is a firm believer in "Use it or Lose it"! I'm lucky to live in a very, very walkable city and to have 3 wonderful parks very close to where I live so I'm spoilt for choice. Even in the winter I don't have any excuse not to walk as my office is part of - what I believe - is the largest underground complex in the world - I have a 20 minute and a 30 minute route worked out for my lunch hour walks. I've never learned to drive so all errands, shopping etc. is a combination of transit & walking. I figure if a middle aged, overweight woman who walks with a cane can manage that 30 minutes a day, then anyone can.<br />PS - to Fat Dormouse - do you have orthotic inserts for your shoes? They make a tremendous difference and may help with your foot pain.<br />Love all your walking posts Ilona - wish I could manage those distances - my personal best is 20km in a day for a charity walk and I didn't have any problems afterwards with either my feet or knees so I did a good job training for it. Have a lovely day out.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-33510744498070234162014-06-20T22:17:37.080+01:002014-06-20T22:17:37.080+01:00Brilliant post Ms Meanqueen! x
Brilliant post Ms Meanqueen! x<br />lovelygreyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03864666054403517265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-33262558535088930632014-06-20T21:50:27.450+01:002014-06-20T21:50:27.450+01:00You have inspired me to start walking again! I br...You have inspired me to start walking again! I broke my ankle in Jan, and it has taken so long to recover from surgery. Still have a bit of a limp, but hopefully I will get stronger by walking more. <br />Hope you have a good walk tomorrow, and I hope you have a great weekend.Kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16710629007170091862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-72973664421477084702014-06-20T21:29:21.732+01:002014-06-20T21:29:21.732+01:00My lovely hubby and I love walking but both of us ...My lovely hubby and I love walking but both of us suffer on and off with bad knees so don't do as much as we used to. I do try and get out every day for a couple of miles walk into town and back and we still do as much as we can at weekends and during holidays. We recently walked six miles which is our furthest yet, but suffered for it the following day. A bit of discomfort doesn't put us off, though, we just have to take things a bit easier these days. I did the Race for Life last weekend, over 3 miles in 53 minutes, raising money for cancer charities. Helenghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04963972925920465515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-5166523226599407212014-06-20T20:56:55.151+01:002014-06-20T20:56:55.151+01:00We became a car-free household on 1st April, so I&...We became a car-free household on 1st April, so I've been walking a lot more! I used to have a lot of joint pain after walking on hard surfaces, even if I wore well supported footwear. Since I adopted a plant -based diet 2 years ago the pain has disappeared, which means I no longer suffer agonies after going out walking.Scarlethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01729719876504930455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-88708526688827183962014-06-20T20:14:56.303+01:002014-06-20T20:14:56.303+01:00We love walking - having a dog makes us get out ev...We love walking - having a dog makes us get out even when we don't feel like it! Yesterday we walked a circuit of Brown Clee (Shrophire's highest peak and our favourite local walk) - fabulous views all round from a 1000 plus feet and hardly a soul in sight...perfect!CharlottePhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16693808113369554138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-75093140819169522672014-06-20T20:06:39.498+01:002014-06-20T20:06:39.498+01:00Hi Ilona, thanks for your comment over at mine. I&...Hi Ilona, thanks for your comment over at mine. I'm walking in Nottinghamshire....so not that far from you. I read all these points with interest and they reinforced why I love walking.<br />I hope you have a great time tomorrow...you are an inspiration.<br />Jacquie xJacquiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05070925194308020019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-11701206624251756702014-06-20T19:41:37.631+01:002014-06-20T19:41:37.631+01:00Brilliant, Julee! :)Brilliant, Julee! :)Quinnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17292701509476856967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-80362096073429744102014-06-20T19:10:04.980+01:002014-06-20T19:10:04.980+01:00Totally agree, I have a crumbling spine and nerve ...Totally agree, I have a crumbling spine and nerve damage. It took weeks to get back on my feet and several to be able to walk to the end of the drive, little by little I walked further and further and ended up rescuing a house full of dogs so I could walk them and have a purpose rather than look like I was casing up peoples houses!<br /><br />My health is better and the dogs got a new home, everyone's a winner.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06597069824333007603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-32632038684469884452014-06-20T18:13:47.884+01:002014-06-20T18:13:47.884+01:00The philosopher Kierkagaard says that 'you can...The philosopher Kierkagaard says that 'you can walk yourself out of anything', meaning, illness, depression, etc etc. I believe that he is right. Good post IlonaSarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03278619080192910865noreply@blogger.com