Let’s Go Walking! Join me for a virtual walking support group

@jakedduck1
Hi,
I walk a minimum of 5000 steps daily..that’s the realistic goal I set for myself. I get a blue sneaker award on my watch when that happens. But I am out about 6:30 most days and do between 1 1/2 to 2 miles and the gym classes help. We have the weather for year round walking but the humid season is tough. And I also park far away. Every organ in your body will love you for walking. This country is too sedentary.

Haven’t had a good octopus in ages. The best tasting is from Portugal or Spain. If you are adventurous one day, try it as an appetizer and ask if they know where it is from. There is a difference. Yeah, a good one is like steak…meaty. A good restaurant will take it back if you hate it. Better yet, go with an octopus loving friend.

I tripped over something about 6 months ago and did a number on my knee when I hit the concrete driveway. Literally bloody awful and a helpless feeling when you can’t stop yourself from falling as you well know.

We are having family for Thanksgiving at our place and am hoping for sweater weather. My daughter cooks and everyone brings sides…I am the mashed potatoes person.
I’m eating more veggies lately…but even those are getting so expensive. I love to throw everything in the oven coated with EVO and roast away. Eating normal foods except steak and I love sardines and beets but glad you reminded me about octopus. We all love a good sushi place and I occasionally pick some up for lunch. I’ll try anything.

So glad to hear from you…keep on trekking and try not to fall. That’s always a concern for me and I credit my gym classes for the balance I have. I am so careful about walking.

Take care everyone and enjoy the holidays.

FL Mary

@grandmael i love walking and it would be great if you started! The numbness you mention could be a real problem. I think it might be good to have physical therapy evaluate how you walk and how to maintain good balance. That’s what I was doing before I had a serious fall. Get a good evaluation and join our merry ban of walkers!

Thank you so much for your reply. It is greatly appreciated ! Ellen

Thank you all for your stories. I will try the walking program, hoping I can get to the 5000 steps!

I think I need this. I was running and walking a few times a week, but fell while jogging and broke my wrist. After a 4 week recovery period, i was getting back into the routine. I developed carpal tu el after the broken wrist. So i am on a 2 week no sweating protocol until stitches come out.

@grandmael I thought you might like this walking program from Mayo Clinic. It will help you get started. And don’t worry about 5000 steps! Remember that most on here have a health problem and they’re walking just because. I used to be a great walker, but now I fade pretty early. I walk until I feel that I can’t do it anymore. But, I’m walking.
https://newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/discussion/get-walking-with-this-12-week-walking-schedule/
Be sure to find a walking buddy. NOT an Olympic run-walk champ!where do you think you’ll go tomorrow?

Thank you so much Becky. I uses to walk four miles a day before I got neuropathy. I just gave up. I am going to try again. I appreciate your encouragement.

I just started walking again after a 9 month furlough due to a bad hip. I had my left hip replaced at the end of August and started walking about a month ago. At the ripe young age of 67, my stamina ain't what it used to be, so it's tough ramping back up to some semblance of normalcy. I'm back to doing about a 5 mile walk with an average elev. gain of 600 feet (or so) and a 14min/mile pace, three times/ week. Had our 1st measurable snowfall here in Southern Wisconsin last night. Time for the winter slogs to begin!

Good attitude!

@itchyd A 14 minute mile is an awesome walking pace!