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Walking Shoes - Walking and Other Exercise
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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......
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Welcome to all our fellow walkers. This is a great thread. it encouraged me to walk today when I didn't feel like it. It is raining constantly and my husband had surgery yesterday so I need to help him more than normal.
I did the same walk as yesterday. Still feeling breathless and my heartrate up heading uphill but recovered OK so that is positive. At least while I'm walking I cant do anything else so it gives me a break. My husband has a history of problems following surgery so even when nothing serious is wrong I worry it will go wrong and my mind is constantly thinking abouit what I should be doing to prevent or stop or alleviate problems!!!
I feel like I am on my own!!! Everyone else in the group seem to be walking at the beach. It is an hours drive to the nearest beach from me. I avoid the beach when it is hot and sunny due to fear of sunburn. Sunburn, heat and sun are linked to my PTSD. I like swimming round sunset but can relate to the descriptions of getting into the water. Maybe it is a female thing. My husband & sons prefer to dive in quickly.
Hope everyone else has a good walk. Welcome Durras to the walking group.
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Hello Shelley anne & everyone : )
Wow this thread is a great idea! We can share tips and walking experiences.
When I lived in Melbourne (Vic) I used to go on long distance hikes. I loved the hills/Dandenong Ranges in particular. I preferred walking from midnight till sunrise because of less traffic/people. My biggest walk was from Lilydale to Belgrave wearing 2.5 kg ankle weights on each leg.
Where I'm living now it's all flat and dry. I go bushwalking in the state forest but never alone. I wear my leather boots and always take my mobile. Sometimes I get worried when I see a ute because some guys just let their pig hunting dogs to run alongside their vehicle which is really wrong but it does happen. I worry more for my children than myself because there's no good climbing trees.
Oh, and approx 2 years ago I walked into town (13km) because I wanted an adventure. It was a bad day because there was a family medical emergency and I had to power walk to the hospital to meet the ambos. So that was the extra 3 k's and I ran out of water. And I got that Shingle rash a week later and it hurt so bad but I breathed through it. It was all over my back and torso and tum. It was just a bad month in all.
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Hugs to each one of you.
I would like to make a list of reasons in hope it will encourage and remind us why it is beneficial to walk. So I hope it is OK to list here all of the reasons that each of you may have mentioned. I am not sure about anyone else, but I need all the help I can get. The reasons are in no particular order of importance.
Reasons to Walk
- So your pet dog gets the opportunity to walk and socialise (Sherie)
- To experience the sense of adventure. ( Simona )
- So you can get a break from your responsibilities in caring for loved ones. ( Elizabeth )
- To help our minds with the storms that we face ( Carol)
- Good for our physical heart rate. (Sherie)
- It benefits us. (Bluey Moon )
- Good for the head. ( Kaz)
- Helps us lose weight. ( Scotchfinger )
- Opportunity to get some fresh air. ( Scotchfinger )
- To get fitter. (Elizabeth )
- To gain a fresh perspective ( Scotchfinger )
- Enjoyment
- Healthy activity to do with your children
- Helps to work through pent frustrations ( Sherie)
- Helps a bit with anger issues.( Sherie)
- Releases a special hormone in our bodies that may help us feel better.
- Can have a calming affect within us especially if walking near water. ( Sherie)
Much love and encouragement to keep going
Shelley xxx
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Hello precious ones
Received motivation today from a super encouraging person, so I was able to chose to walk up and down a long set of concrete steps. I was able to do this for a good 6 minutes. The backs of my legs were aching a bit. But it was worth it and I felt better for choosing to do it.
Many hugs
Shelley
PS a special hello to Bluey Moon, Simona and Carol. Yeah yeah to you with hugs.
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Dear Elizabeth
I hope you don't feel so alone now. It appears a new poster in this thread, Simona...... liked long distance hikes in the Dandenong Rangers/ hills. And also likes bush walking in the state forest.
Hugs xx
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Hi Shelley, I like your motivational list of reasons to walk. Very inspired!
Sherie xx
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Hello Shelley anne and fellow walkers : )
Well there will be no walkies for my dog Bandicoot this morning because it's bucketing down! Plus I don't have jacket or umbrella
Shelley: Great stuff you tackling those steps! Isn't that 'burn' the best feeling? Give it time and it will grow on you and seriously; it's the best high : ) I wish we had steps like that here but I'm not desperate enough to climb the side of the wheat silo because 1. Its pretty high and 2. If I get busted i'll be talk of town. When I'm in Bendigo I do climb up that Poppet Head in that big park. Great for legs, great for lungs : )
Elizabeth : ) Nice to 'meet' you! Partner's work brought us up here and I miss the hills a lot. But not just the hills - that lush greenness. You are lucky to have your partner hike with you and share that interest/thirst for adventure. My 17 year old son and I walk our dog Bandioot in the bush reserve across the road. We talk about all sorts of stuff but sometimes those motorbike riders come and scream through.
Ps: When I was following the Puffing Billy trail up to Belgrave I came across a feral cat the size of a kelpie. It was just on dawn and we both crossed paths and just stopped and stared at one another. This cat was big and had pointed ears like a lynx . I will never forget that day
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Good Morning Sherie
Since I have conversed with you lots on other threads, I have always had the impression that you are quite busy. Busy moving around helping and others. Although I could be wrong. Well anyway I think it would be interesting to see how much you really do walk. Have you ever worn one of those devices that count the steps?
Hugs xx
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