Is anyone still walking?

[tofler]

It seems like this page is a bit quiet at the moment, so I thought I'd post to see if anyone is still around. I started using the Active 10 app on 10th March to help me get some exercise and fresh air, as I'm having a tough time with depression and anxiety at the moment. I'm finding the app really helpful, as I like to see the totals gradually increasing and that often prompts me to get outside on days when I'm finding it difficult to do much. I've also joined couple of short "wellbeing walks" which are provided locally by the Ramblers and I think they do these in other parts of the UK as well. It makes a nice change to walk with other people sometimes, rather than always doing it on my own. It would be great to hear how other people are doing with their walking and with using the app.

[tofler]

Ramblers - wellbeing walks:

beta.ramblers.org.uk/go-wal...

[Doris8 1000miles per year]

Hi Tofler. Still walking but don’t use the walking app. Getting back on my New Years resolution task that was walking everyday but had a blip. Now back on again and do 4/5/km weekdays and longer on a Sunday. I walk I. My own because like to go out early mornings. Hope you enjoy your walks with the ramblers and get out more in the sunshine . Take care. 😊

[tofler in reply to Doris8]

I try to get out for a walk every day as well. I don't always manage it, but I'm definitely doing much more walking than I used to do, so I'm pleased about that. The sunny weather at the moment makes a big difference!

[Stairs10]

Hi

Yes I check up on the app almost daily but my walking is now for errands rather than just for the sake of walking.

It is encouraging to see the minutes clock up isn't it.

But sometimes if the phone is in my bag it doesn't register as many brisk minutes. So I have to remember to keep it in my pocket.

It's lovely weather for walking at the moment isn't it.

[tofler in reply to Stairs10]

Hi, yes it's great weather for walking at the moment, it makes a big difference when the sun is shining, especially after such a long, dark winter. It's lovely to see daffodils in flower again!

[DER54]

Hi, I have been using the app every day since last summer. I find it a great help and reminder. Keep up the good work.

[tofler in reply to DER54]

Hi, that's good to hear. I hope I manage to keep going with it as a long-term thing as well, fingers crossed! Thanks for the encouragement, it's appreciated! 👍

[sunny369]

Hi, I have given up on Apps as my phone just doesn't seems to be able to run more than one App at once and there is another one I need to use for work! I log my millage though and do virtual walking challenges. Last year I walked a virtual challenge (on the Conqueror Virtual Challenges) of the St Francis Way which was 312 miles, and I am currently walking (virtually ) the Camino de Santiago.My first virtual walk was to Mordor (if anyone is a Lord of the Rings fan) it took me years!!

Love walking, always do one or two miles per day

Glad you are enjoying your walks Happy walking

[tofler in reply to sunny369]

Wow! Sounds like you're really clocking up some miles! It's great to hear what everyone is getting up to 🙂

[Molly108]

Hi Yes I’m walking almost every day and up to half hour. I have long covid so every time I try to do more I relapse. Missing my running (was fit n healthy before covid) but getting out every day is lovely.

[tofler in reply to Molly108]

Sorry to hear that you've got long Covid and can't go running at the moment. Getting out walking for 30 minutes every day is a good achievement though, even though you're used to being able to do more.