Walking!

[Lara]

That's a beautiful trail, Trade. I just got back from a walk on the Greenway with both dogs, Bella and my new rescue beagle, Blu. I made a new friend! A dog lover and knowledgable about canine behavior. I moved off the trail when I saw her coming with a big black Lab but she stopped and the dogs socialized while we talked. See what I mean about my walks being more about pleasure than exercise? :shrug:

 

[Keesha]

That’s sure a beautiful trail to walk on trade. Good for you and your wife for still walking @ 70 years old. I honestly hope I am still walking the trails at that age. That’s my kind of walking. It’s so welcoming.

Lara. Nice park. I LOVE meeting other dogs and their owners. Dog people are the best people ever. What a lovely park you walk in. Good stuff. Thanks for sharing your photos. It made me smile.

 

[Trade]

That's a beautiful trail, Trade. I just got back from a walk on the Greenway with both dogs, Bella and my new rescue beagle, Blu. I made a new friend! A dog lover and knowledgable about canine behavior. I moved off the trail when I saw her coming with a big black Lab but she stopped and the dogs socialized while we talked. See what I mean about my walks being more about pleasure than exercise? :shrug:

That Greenway looks nice. Is that one of those "Rails to Trails" things?

 

[Trade]

My wife and I walked in our neighborhood today. 2 miles in 40 minutes. I calculated the 2 mile route using this website:

I think I posted it before a while back, but here it is again.

https://www.gmap-pedometer.com/

 

[Lara]

My wife and I walked in our neighborhood today. 2 miles in 40 minutes. I calculated the 2 mile route using this website: I think I posted it before... https://www.gmap-pedometer.com/

Thanks! That link is great! I missed it if you posted it before.

The Greenway I use is not a rails to trails but there is one of those in Durham NC that my sister uses. It's beautiful from what I see on the news but I'm afraid of that area. They've had a few news worthy incidences. The greenway I use has never had any unfortunate incidences. I can walk to it from my house. The greenway entrance at the end of the cul-de-sac is unmarked so my neighborhood doesn't see any through-traffic to it. It meanders along a creek to a pretty lake and connects with a huge park. It's well maintained.

 

[jujube]

I love to walk. My right foot hasn't been "right" since I did something to it in India in February, but I'm still trying to get my 2-3 miles in a couple times a week. I'm seeing the ortho on Monday.

I have a favorite walk in North Carolina that I love to do 4-5 times a week early in the morning. It's about a 3-mile round trip with a stop at a cemetery in the middle. I can sit on a bench, look at the old gravestones and the beautiful mountains and not even think about the rest of the walk home. As the old saying goes: "Sometimes I sits and thinks and sometimes I just sits".

 

[Meanderer]

Willie Nelson "WALKIN'

 

[Keesha]

My wife and I walked in our neighborhood today. 2 miles in 40 minutes. I calculated the 2 mile route using this website:

I think I posted it before a while back, but here it is again.

https://www.gmap-pedometer.com/

Good fir you you and your wife trade. I had the pleasure of walking with my man this morning so we went on a proper boardwalk and it was lovely. It was only 3 degrees Celsius but the wind was really cold.Luckliy the sun was out. Oh how I missed the sunshine. Life seems dull & drab without it.

Thanks! That link is great! I missed it if you posted it before.

The Greenway I use is not a rails to trails but there is one of those in Durham NC that my sister uses. It's beautiful from what I see on the news but I'm afraid of that area. They've had a few news worthy incidences. The greenway I use has never had any unfortunate incidences. I can walk to it from my house. The greenway entrance at the end of the cul-de-sac is unmarked so my neighborhood doesn't see any through-traffic to it. It meanders along a creek to a pretty lake and connects with a huge park. It's well maintained.

That sounds like a beautiful walk Lara. It’s so nice to meet some other walkers here and share our experiences.

I love to walk. My right foot hasn't been "right" since I did something to it in India in February, but I'm still trying to get my 2-3 miles in a couple times a week. I'm seeing the ortho on Monday.

I have a favorite walk in North Carolina that I love to do 4-5 times a week early in the morning. It's about a 3-mile round trip with a stop at a cemetery in the middle. I can sit on a bench, look at the old gravestones and the beautiful mountains and not even think about the rest of the walk home. As the old saying goes: "Sometimes I sits and thinks and sometimes I just sits".

Thats quite the walk you do jujube. Love them things. Lol. Cemetery’s can be peaceful serene places to stop and rest.
Good lunch at your ortho appointment.

 

[Keesha]

Yesterday was a 4 km walk but the weather was dull and cloudy so I didn’t take any pictures but today the sun was out so I did. Here are some pictures of some birds and the thawing lake.
Our dogs love this walk. They get to see other dogs and their owners.

Note that our Canada geese our HUGE and can be somewhat aggressive.

 

[Lon]

I walk with my WALKER because I cannot do other types of exercises.

 

[Meanderer]

Randy Travis - Walk Our Own Road (With Kris Kristofferson)

 

[RadishRose]

 

[Keesha]

I walk with my WALKER because I cannot do other types of exercises.

Good for you Lon. It’s so important to keep active; for both mind & body.
Keep it up!

 

[Meanderer]

 

[Aunt Bea]

 

[needshave]

We like to walk the grounds of our Local University. It's safe night or day with Emergency help buttons every 300 yards. It is a demanding course with many hills, winding steep sidewalks, and steps all on beautiful herringbone brick sidewalks. Our course winds through the historic grounds of the university past many huge historic brick halls, chapels, Natatoriums, Museums, and classrooms, over duck populated ponds and creeks and then exiting into a very walkable historic downtown area of 60K people. It's a very enjoyable and beautiful area to take an early morning walk or late night stroll.

 

[Wren]

Due to the lovely weather I’ve been out and about walking every day this week and lost 2lb, it makes such a difference

 

[Keesha]

Great news Wren. Walking is a great way to lose weight.


The university grounds sounds like an enjoyable walk needshave .


Today the temperature went up to 20 C which is about 70 F. The sun was beaming brightly all day. It was a beautiful Sunday and I enjoyed it.


This walk is on a trail that’s surrounded mostly red and jack pines. A tree with woodpecker holes and my man’s shadow

Thanks for the walking tunes.
This place has some really sweet members.

 

[needshave]

Keesha, beautiful area. You can get lost and find yourself in that atmosphere. When I was growing up we lived in the Middle of acres of mature spruce trees the family planted. My father had a saying...."In the Pines, In the Pines, where the sun never shines" Enjoy them!

 

[moviequeen1]

I am a life long walker,since I never felt comfortable behind the wheel. I walk everywhere within reason.If I'm going to one of the big box stores/movies,I'll take the bus since its too far for me to walk.
I walk 3 times a day weather permitting. I start with an early morning walk around 6:30-6:45am,I walk 3 blocks to get the paper.If I have no plans for the day,my mid morning walk will be anywhere from 4-6 blocks.My last walk of the day is after lunch&nap,I usually go around the block
I'm use to walking in all types of weather,when I was working,would walk the 8 blocks to work.In winter,it certainly was a challenge esp when the sidewalks hadn't been shoveled. I have no desire to go to a gym,I prefer walking outside in the fresh air Sue

 

[Keesha]

Hey Needshave,
Yes, These type of pines can get tall and lanky, shading out much of the sunlight . These trees always remind me of ‘The Group of Seven’ painters from Canada. Some of their pine tree pics became world famous and were painted up north in places I’ve been.

Don’t you just love the smell of pine? Oh it’s so soothing isn’t it?
Its not only the sights and sounds I love while walking but also the different scents.

Today we walked approximately 8 kilometres and it’s a fantastic day. The sun is shining, the sky is blue, the temperature was so comfortable especially for brisk walking. I wore my sun cap, my sun glasses , light jacket and an MP3 player to listen to some music. A hand picked selection that totally rocks, especially in this field cause I’ve got pipes and love to sing, so did. And loudly.

Here are some of my crocuses popping up through the leaves. Purple & yellow ones.
They almost match my nail polish. Lol .

Yellow ones.



And my own shadow which I found amusing .



Do do any of you listen to music sometimes while you walk?

 

[Keesha]

Hi Sue,
So glad you joined us. Walkers unit!

While I don’t mind driving, i prefer either walking or riding my bicycle. Like yourself I’ve been a walker all my life and hope I keep walking until I no longer can. Hopefully that will be a long time from now.
We don’t have buses around here. In the city there are but I literally ‘hated’ taking them with a passion.

Like yourself, , I also walk in all types of weather; rain or shine my girls need their walk and I enjoy the fresh air. Another thing I really enjoy about walking is the freedom. There’s nobody around crowding my space.


Unfortunately the site isn’t letting me upload any more pictures so I will try later.


Do any of take water with you? If so, how?
Bottled water? A flask? Wineskin? A cooler?

 

[Lara]

Keesha, you are so right about being "fun loving".
I'm wild about your photos like your lavender nail polish
that matches the field of purple crocus
...and your fabulously fun shadow in the field. :yougogirl:

 

[moviequeen1]

Whenever I'm out walking I always have my cellphone with me.On a sunny summer day,if its not too humid, I take bottled water with me.If its too hot/humid I won't walk far Sue

 

[Keesha]

Keesha, you are so right about being "fun loving".
I'm wild about your photos like your lavender nail polish
that matches the field of purple crocus
...and your fabulously fun shadow in the field. :yougogirl:

Thank you Lara. From my observations you’re pretty fun yourself. :heart:

Whenever I'm out walking I always have my cellphone with me.On a sunny summer day,if its not too humid, I take bottled water with me.If its too hot/humid I won't walk far Sue

Thanks moviequeen. I like to take bottled water on hot days also. Can you get tunes on your cell phone?
That’s a good idea. Do you have ear plugs like ear buds? The camera on the cell is a nice feature also

Since the weather has been nicer I’ve been walking more with my dogs. Today was approximately 12 kilometres.
They just love this weather and are in their prime of day. They are currently crashed though. A dogs life is pretty sweet I must say.

Today was no exception. It’s gorgeous out there. My girls are such troopers. My littlest girls legs are maybe 3 inches. Her legs really have to move to keep up with me but she does and surprisingly well, especially considering she’s 12 years old.