Walking Shoes - Walking and Other Exercise

Guest_1055 · ‎27-01-2016

Hey to anyone reading this.

Last night I had an idea about starting a new thread about exercise especially walking. I am aware that walking is very beneficial for our mental, emotional and physical well being. And by actually doing it....well it can make a huge difference to how we cope with the storms that we face in life.

OK, I am not real good at disciplining myself to walk, and have to really push myself to do it. And sometimes it is even hard to leave this bedroom. Anyway I am not a beginner walker, as I have stuck to sort of a plan before. So I know that it does make me feel somewhat better. But I only stayed on the plan for a couple of months, then gave up.....for whatever reason. So here I am again wanting desperately to not fail this time.

So I guess this thread is for anyone that does walk, anyone that is struggling to walk because of depression or anxiety issues. And anyone else really......

I am unsure of the outcome of all this. But my ideas included: Sharing about things we have found out about exercise especially about walking. Writing down the reasons that one would chose to walk ( like something to help motivate). Being accountable in same way. Sharing about the places where we actually do walk, like the beach, gym, around the block, with the dog, out to the clothesline and back. And any other useful tips that could help others. So here we go......

Guest_1055 · ‎07-09-2021

Very nice to see you dear Grandy,

And a yay from me too!! Your garden sounds pretty. You would have done plenty of exercise there. And got fresh air as well.

Guest_1055 · ‎07-09-2021

Just saying a big hello to you Mrs D

Guest_1055 · ‎07-09-2021

I don't have many words today Elizabeth. But your 2 year old grandson is adorable

Guest_1055 · ‎07-09-2021

No real exercise for me today.

Yesterday I walked on Breakwall Path and cycled around the block.

It was super windy yesterday and the ocean was choppy. So it was splashing up over the breakwall. It was nice to get sprayed on with water. Helped me feel alive as did the feeling of the wind in my hair.

Elizabeth CP · ‎07-09-2021

Grandy your garden sounds lovely. Good exercise and appreciating its beauty is good for MH.

Shell I agree my 2yr old grandson is lovely except when he doesn't get what he wants. I love their enthusiasm for simple things and willingness to have a go no matter how many times they fail. On Sunday we walked up a trach to some massive rocks. I arrived at the rocks to see the 7yr old running as fast as possible to get speed up to get up the steep rock side. I lost count how many times he tried but slid down before getting high enough to get a decent grip. As adults we give up so quick. Today I walked along a very muddy slippery track. Towering Mountain ash rose up high above. Many had lost limbs in the storms a couple of months ago so there was still a lot of debris and some whole trees down. Tree ferns covered in moss grew everywhere. Some were tall as if reaching for the light others bent over sometimes making an arch. At one section there were information plaques about the vegetation. I've never walked that track before although we've walked other tracks nearby. There was none else in sight so I could walk without my mask and smell the fresh air. I keep my mask around my neck so I can pull it up if anyone comes near.

Guest_1055 · ‎08-09-2021

Went for a walk this morning on the beach. As I neared the end a bird was standing right at the waters edge. It had a small long neck and webbed feet, like a duck. Not sure I have ever seen one like that here. It was looking around in a way as if to say "this does not look familiar"Poor thing. I walked up pretty close to it and it started to walk away from me. But it's feet were having trouble walking on the soft wet sand there, as if the webbed feet were too heavy. They sunk into the sand. The bewildered look of him or here did something to my emotions. I just felt sorry for it. Something was wrong, I did not know what though. I stood a while and watched it, it seemed to walk better in the dryer sand. It is times like this I desire to help . But all I could do was feel for it and later found myself crying because of this sweet bewildered bird.

I sat in the sand and thought about this bird. I kept watching it from a distance. It was just slowly walking on the dried sand. It never flew once.

I needed to head home, but a part of me didn't want to leave it there.

Elizabeth CP · ‎08-09-2021

Today I went for a walk along a road following a ridge. The houses on each side faced away from the road towards the views. The properties all had beautiful gardens. Camillias were common. One side of the road had views of a reservoir and a mountain range. The other side looked out over another reservoir and hills. It was lovely. I then walked along a narrow bush track. Walking back up the track it was really steep & I noticed my heart rate was high but once I got back up to the road and then stopped for a rest it dropped back to normal which was good. I really enjoyed the views and the steep climb gave my plenty of cardio exercise.

Guest_1055 · ‎09-09-2021

My walk was a little different today. I walked partly along the Coastal Walk, a beach and up a relatively steep hill. I also went cycling around the block once

Guest_1055 · ‎10-09-2021

That's great all those people get such beautiful views where they live. Your walk does sound lovely Elizabeth. Thankyou for sharing it.

I too like the fact that little ones seem to enjoy the simple things in life. Sometimes it's just nice being in their precense.

Doolhof · ‎10-09-2021

Hi Shell, Grandy, Elizabeth and all,

It is lovely to read your stories, thanks for sharing.

Shell, I agree with you, it is sad when you see a creature in need. I keep telling myself to look for animal rescue phone numbers for my region so if I come across an injured creature I will have someone to phone and make enquiries.

I had a walk along a beach yesterday. It was a lovely warm day, the sun was shining, the wind was blowing to help keep me cool and there were dogs to watch having fun in the sun and the water.

Had a short walk this morning, trying to get a few things done before I go to work today. It was quite cold when the sun was behind the hill, as it slowly rose I could feel the difference in temperature.

Elizabeth it is fun watching children as well, they can be so inventive intheir games and how they interact with nature.

Cheers to you all from Dools