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@sueinmn

FL Mary, Maybe it's time to look for a walking buddy? Any idea how to find one near you? In TX mine are "built in" other close by, retired neighbors or younger neighbors' kids when Mama needs a break from chaos in her RV or trailer.
Here in MN, I either arrange to meet up with friends, watch for a neighbor to walk by, or do a "walk along" with far away friends - we use the time to walk near our homes and chat on the phone. Started during Covid, and have kind of kept it going.
Also use my walking time to meditate and pray/think about friends and loved ones. Or, I will take off for a quick walk when I am "stuck" on a project - just let my mind wander and sometimes the solution or a new approach pops up.
Finally, my favorite walks are with my littles - to the local park, where they are allowed to lead the way - playground, running on the ball fields, hide'n'seek, or the local woods for tree climbing, nature hunts... less than a steady pace, but lots of fun.
Have you looked for a walking buddy?
Sue

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@sueinmn

Hi,
I walk with people on and off mainly in the cooler weather. Most of my walker friends just won’t do it in this climate or will only go with me as far as the gate to our subdivision. I don’t blame them lol. I have a neighbor who only walks in the subdivision, which is not very big. So, since I am very fast and usually out only 45 to 50 minutes, I am content speaking to people along the way. This is an exercise routine for me and I would rather not stop and chat although it happens. My daughter walks with me sometimes in the cool weather when she can. I am really intent on exercise and find it hard to walk and talk at the same time because of my hearing…need to face people to understand. My senior gym classes are very chatty we sometimes forget why we’re there.

FL Mary