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Let’s Go Walking! Join me for a virtual walking support group
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@angelcats Welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect!
Lace up your shoes, or, velcro them closed. If you are in a wheelchair, or on a walking assistance device like a cane, make sure everything is ready to go. [Personally I use two walking sticks for balance!] Dress for the weather wherever you happen to be. And get outside! You don't need to go a long distance, just what is comfortable for you. Got a dog, or a family member there with you? Take them along! Breathe in fresh air, see the sights, listen to the world around you. Repeat as many times a week as you want, going further each time, or making it a routine.
Come back and tell us about your walk. It doesn't need to be anything fancy. We want to experience what joy you find walking.
Ginger
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Hi @angelcats, welcome to the virtual walking group. I hope you saw @gingerw's explanation of how it works.
In brief, get walking at your pace and enjoyment, and share your success by posting about your walk here. You can share things like where you walked, what you saw or how far you went. If you need some motivation by following a schedule, click this link.
– Get walking with this 12-week walking schedule https://newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/discussion/get-walking-with-this-12-week-walking-schedule/
To get to know your fellow walkers, read through the past comments. When you return from your walk, post a comment and tell us how you did. I usually walk first thing in the morning. Rain prevented me this morning, but it has stopped now so I better get out there.