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So, walking with a partner has a downside 😩!

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I think that PwP's knew that the tandem cycle experiment could give us some benefits according to research. John Pepper's experience extolling the virtues of fast walking apparently has similar benefits.

The reverse is true also. Read on:

today.com/health/walking-he...

For those of you who don't have knowledge of the the serendipitous tandem bicycle experiment, here's the link to the research :

welovecycling.com/wide/2019...

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Thanks pdpatient, you're a gem

Gwendoline

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Welcome, @gwendolinej.

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When your walking partner is a black Labrador the reverse is true! He sets a fine pace. Except when he has to stop for a sniff or a stick or a jump in the river...... ok well maybe he does slow us down🤣

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LoL. He's a good boy, isn't he, @laj12345?🤗👏

RKM

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Thanks for sharing

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