Walking

[lanemorph]

Yesterday i joined a local walking group and i wished i'd joined sooner. We did an 8 mile walk around the Wentworth follies and i have to say i enjoyed it immensely. The group were so friendly and as i chatted to everyone during the walk, time flew by !!!!!!!!!! I am so looking forward to the future walks. I recommend to anyone quitting to join a local group as its a fantastic experience. I did forget my camera but next time i'll take it.

[jillygirl Administrator LONG TERM WINNER]

Good morning Lanemorph, So pleased you found your walking group. Its great you did 8 mile. Well done. xxx

[lanemorph 3 YEAR WINNER in reply to jillygirl]

Thanks Jillygirl. It is so good to walk with others and be out in the fresh air. Mind, i did ask what catergory the walk fell in to and was told ... Easy. I dread to think what Hard is lol. Still, i'll soldier on regardless. At least there is no one blowing smoke in my face. x

[EmJay Partner]

That's great, well done to you. It's great when you find d new hobby that is good for you and you actually enjoy it for a number of reasons. Especially the socialising aspect of it too!

Brilliant

[lanemorph 3 YEAR WINNER in reply to EmJay]

Thanks EmJay. Its free, it's healthy and i'd recommend it to anyone. So many benefits in being a non- smoker

[monky Administrator Cake eater]

Thats great news gal 8 miles for you first walk, I'm well impressed and I'm so happy that you enjoyed it too, not just keeping your mind off the ciggies, but socialising and breathing in all that fresh air too

Hey, you'll be off back - packing before you know it gal

[Kaprin]

Very impressed could do with something around here like that, my poor hubby seems to have to do everything with me at the moment feel for him x

[lanemorph 3 YEAR WINNER in reply to Kaprin]

Look up walking groups in your area. They are all over the country so i should imagine there will be one in your area. There were quite a few near me. I chose the one that didn't have too many demands on what to wear and too many rules. I did buy walking boots as i only had walking shoes but, when i met the others they said it was unnecessary.I'm glad i did get them though because i had better ankle support and when it rains they will be a lot better.To be honest, i saw an advert on tv, Aldi was selling walking equipment, and i got the boots for £16 and 2 walking poles for £5 each!!!! Go for it. The hardest step is the first.Once you make contact and do it, you wont regret it. x