did a silly walk yesterday.....

nick55 · 8. Mar 2010, 04:29

I have been passing the forest entrance at lansadwrn..forgive my bad spelling.. and on impulse decided to try it. well, the joy of finding a new walk is always something to savour, the problem is, I am averse to turning back. my joints have been achy all week, and one is hard pressed to know if it is lack of or too much exercise.
after a few lazy days I had to enjoy the lovely Angelsey sunshine and the pleasure of meeting new people on my walks is always great. I did about ten miles I think!!
the problem is, my legs felt great also, so, rather than turn back, I decided to press on. I covered the length of the forrest track, and still felt fine, a few rests, lovely bird song in the canopy, the restful calm that is always found in our forests.
eventually I came to the road, and knew where I was. but the walk back to the car was by now rather long!!!!!!

so, carrying my pole in my hand, I pressed on, but by the time I reached the car I really felt my joints almost cracking . however, being a stubborn sort of person, who loves such a challenge it was great to get back, and after an early night , bed about 8.15, I awoke feeling somewhat rested.
I can say, th thought always occurs and is an inhibiting factor, about how much damage we may do to our already achy and often painful joints. whilst I was walking this was constantly on my mind.
however after a few years now of osteo, and at times it has been cripplingly painful, the only conclusion I can reach is simply stop worrying and enjoy what mobility you have.

the greatest sin for me is to say 'I can't do it so will stop making the effort'. it is so easy, a warm room, cups of tea, and the internet, to corner yourself in, and let the arthritis do the dictating. for me this is not an option.

I do hope you all get out in the sun. stretching yourself to ones limits may not be a bad thing, see what rate your recovery is, if it stays the same every time you have a strenuous walk, and if your symptoms improve rather than grow worse, then it proves you are not doing damage to the joints-- rather helping them.

so, enjoy the spring, cold though it may be, and let us hope for a beautiful summer, we all deserve it.

best wishes to all of you,

Nick

gemmapetken · 8. Mar 2010, 05:36

im planning to walk 18 miles for charity in may! so know what you mean, 2 years ago i would have let the arthritis dictate what i did, saying oh i cant possibly do that im ill. now its more like, whatever, im going to do what i want. ive become fitter, been doing exercise and lost weight.

all good fun!!!
gx

valval · 8. Mar 2010, 05:58

well am working on getting back to some kind of fitness had very bad feet and being on them at work for 4 hours was to much so did not get the exercise the rest of me needs lol bet meds kicking in so doing a little more each day and fingers r crossed will get there in the end so glad you had such a good walk always find it does one the world of good to achive something gives you a mental lift

nick55 · 8. Mar 2010, 08:47

a few years ago, I did a 16 mile walk, from llangefni to maltraith on the coast. just because the walk was there to do.

last year i climbed Snowdon twice, up two hard routes, first time with two oldish men in their seventies who persuaded me to go on which I did, to my delight. By god they were fit for theor age!!!!
thus, overcoming vertigo and such. the second time up the south ridge on my own. it was hard work, not as fit as many who all passed me!! but, as I got to the top, running out of energy, and all the people sat on the edge looking down, there was only way to go, so I kept walking--- very hard work.
I wore two knee supports, and carried my pole. I came back down the rangers path then had to walk all the way back to Rhyd Dhu.

often the only reason we stop from doing these exploits is we tell ourselves we can't do it! as simple as that. not everyone though.
we often put the brakes on our own bodies so to speak. It may be impossible to do this walk now but again who is to say!!!!!
I hope your walk goes well, it is past my abilities but, who again, can say.???

best wishes,

Nick

gemmapetken wrote:

im planning to walk 18 miles for charity in may! so know what you mean, 2 years ago i would have let the arthritis dictate what i did, saying oh i cant possibly do that im ill. now its more like, whatever, im going to do what i want. ive become fitter, been doing exercise and lost weight.

all good fun!!!
gx

dippydoodah · 8. Mar 2010, 09:10

Not quite as big as walk as yourself but we took the kids to the local country park at the weekend and had a lovely walk around the gardens. They had a great run and I had a lovely afternoon out in the sun!

Totally agree, if you can, getting out is a great idea. I'm feeling it today but it was definately worth it!

Caroline

woodbon · 8. Mar 2010, 09:27

Hi Nick,
I'm glad you enjoyed your walk, and I like to get out too, but I have to be careful not to over-do things, as this will knock me out for a day or too and counter preductive. I'd say if you're not used to long walks, build up the distance, don't be afraid to stop.

Nick, you are a fantastic person with a strong mind and I envy you!
LOve Sue

nick55 · 8. Mar 2010, 09:35

I find that , even if the workout 'does the legs and hips in', so what.!!!!
a few days rest, even a few moans and groans, made with a light heart, that is, always the sense of humour, then just a few gentle walks or some shopping. just walking round shops which I love as it gets me to meet people, , helps and is gentle massage.
but often over time, we can build up to something far longer, it comes down to getting the body in balance which only comes from experience. a short walk is just as much fun, but if the conditions are right---then go for it!!!!!! we can always rest afterwards. again i find, if we feel fit afterwards and our joints are not any worse then we are not doing any harm to them. that js the test.

you are all good people, it has done me enormous good just talking to all of you like this,

best wishes,

Nick

woodbon wrote:

Hi Nick,
I'm glad you enjoyed your walk, and I like to get out too, but I have to be careful not to over-do things, as this will knock me out for a day or too and counter preductive. I'd say if you're not used to long walks, build up the distance, don't be afraid to stop.

Nick, you are a fantastic person with a strong mind and I envy you!
LOve Sue

woodbon · 8. Mar 2010, 11:30

Hi, I do understand what you mean, and I have to admit that I do go 'over the top' sometimes, I love walking too, but I've got out of condition over the last couple of years. I am trying to get that back, as we are going to the Lake District again this year. I have some photos that I took a a while back and I'm determind to re-visit some of the places.

Last year I managed a few that really surprised me!

Love Sue

joyful164 · 8. Mar 2010, 11:36

Oh Nick, well done. what a lovely achievement for you. I envy you.
Although bitterly cold yesterday, the sun was lovely, out of the wind.
Did you feel that our spring was round the corner, because it certainly doesn't feel like it yet. We are getting further and further away from getting thegarden going.

Next time, I lay my head back to rest my weary head, I will imagine your walk.

Joy

nick55 · 8. Mar 2010, 12:33

there is always a feeling of great vistas unfolding, before us, certainly there was yesterday as the forest path began to climb quite high and the view unfolded, of Angelsey, , and the ocean and the beaches around Moelfre. and all the while the forest crept inwards, and soon there was the silence and grandeur of the trees, and the lovely bird song in the canopy.
it was cold yet I was sweating. the people i met were very friendly, strangers yet no one anywhere is a stranger really. this is the joy of walking, the people you meet. even a short walk can bring these surprises.

Nick

joyful164 wrote:

Oh Nick, well done. what a lovely achievement for you. I envy you.
Although bitterly cold yesterday, the sun was lovely, out of the wind.
Did you feel that our spring was round the corner, because it certainly doesn't feel like it yet. We are getting further and further away from getting thegarden going.

Next time, I lay my head back to rest my weary head, I will imagine your walk.

Joy

nick55 · 8. Mar 2010, 13:07

I too, paint, oils, watercolours, acrylics , pastels, etc. I am doing an oil now, two in fact, maybe a third soon. I paint angelsey and snowdonia, take my camera, and use the photos from the computer screen to paint from. One I am doing now is extremely complicated, will take all my skill, and will take months to finish, in oils, but we have the summer ahead of us. I would love to see your art work, do you have a website??

joyful164 wrote:

Oh Nick, well done. what a lovely achievement for you. I envy you.
Although bitterly cold yesterday, the sun was lovely, out of the wind.
Did you feel that our spring was round the corner, because it certainly doesn't feel like it yet. We are getting further and further away from getting thegarden going.

Next time, I lay my head back to rest my weary head, I will imagine your walk.

Joy

did a silly walk yesterday.....

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