Walking safely

[Hydrox]

Hi everyone, I am 74 ET jak2+ 12 years. I recently walked 608 km in 30 days on the Camino to Santiago Pilgrimage walk in Spain with my family. I walked using a walking stick as parts of the walk are rough and rocky. It was a wonderful experience and we all thoroughly enjoyed every mile although tough going at times. On my return home I went on my usual 5 mile walk around my village with my son without my walking stick and after walking 2 miles I tripped on a root and fell on my right arm. Although it was painful I didn't think it was broken so I carried on and finished walking. When I got home I realised it was not OK so went to urgent care for xray who confirmed I had a fracture. I am very glad I did not fall down in Spain as that would have been very problematic. I am walking with my stick on every walk from now on. The moral of the story is I suppose, you live and learn at any age. Keep well everyone, and keep walking.

[Mazcd Partner MPNVoice]

hi Hydrox, so sorry to hear this, I hope that you aren't in too much discomfort. Take care and best wishes, Maz x x x

[Hydrox in reply to Mazcd]

Its not too bad, 3 weeks now so nearly mended, thank you.

[JP1952]

Hi Hydrox,Well done on the 608 km , that's quite an achievement! Best wishes for a speedy mend to your arm.

[Hydrox in reply to JP1952]

Thank you, its progressing nicely.

[bruddery]

Hi there. Well you are an inspiration not just to me, but for so many I would imagine. Congratulations on your great achievement and so sorry to hear of your fall. Hope you recover soon, Janice

[Hydrox in reply to bruddery]

Thanks for that, my walking keeps me fit and sane, hail rain or shine its a daily must do. Still walking with broken arm, but more carefully lol.

[Exeter21]

How brilliant on the great walk Santiago I know it well . Inspiring for us all thanks 👍

[Hydrox in reply to Exeter21]

Glad to know that, thanks.

[mhos61]

What a true inspiration you are!

[Hydrox in reply to mhos61]

Thank you.

[krotsida]

Congratulations On your achievement and wish you all the best in life.

[ChillyAsh34 in reply to krotsida]

I am 71 ET jak 2+ I too find walking keeps me fit and happy I walk roughly 6 miles a day works wonder s also on hydroxycarbamide well done on your achievement

[Hydrox in reply to krotsida]

Thank you so much.

[Hocus58]

Hi There, congratulations on what is a fantastic achievement, sorry to hear about your fall. I wish you a speedy recovery. You are an inspiration 🫶🏻

[Hydrox in reply to Hocus58]

Thank you, we loved every minute of the walk. I would love to do another, maybe next year.

[Otterfield]

Congratulations on your 30 day walk. I couldn't do a distance like that but I am a huge advocate of walking to stay well. I will shortly be having a stem cell transplant and my consultant and my CNS are are very pleased that I walk every day and say that fitness makes a difference in recovering well from this gruelling process.

[Hydrox in reply to Otterfield]

Good luck with your transplant, keep walking and keep healthy.

[hunter5582]

Good on you! I love a good hike too.

Bit of an irony to make the hike with no issues then fall on a routine walk around town. Hope the arm heals up fast. I do like the idea of a walking stick on mot any longer walk. I have several that I use as needed.

All the best.

[Hydrox in reply to hunter5582]

Thanks, the arm is healing nicely, glad to hear so many people are walking, we must be a hardy lot.

[MaggieSylvie]

That's sod's law! But awesome you for doing the pilgrimage!

[Hydrox in reply to MaggieSylvie]

Thanks it was,a great adventure.

[Meatloaf9]

Sorry to hear of the broken arm. Great to hear about your walking, one of the best exercises available especially for those of us over 70. I bike everyday because of back issues. When I do walk I use a cane or stick, helps the back.Wishing you many many more years of walking. Best.

[Hydrox in reply to Meatloaf9]

Thank you very much, and the same to you, as you say exercise is the way forward for a healthy life, good luck with your biking. I would love to try biking myself but would probably break both arms if I tried lol