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Do you go walking alone?

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LoveBeingAMum555 · 24/06/2020 21:29

I am used to exercising, but I have a dodgy knee so can't run any more. I do strength training and cycling but I also love walking, my husband isn't so keen. I was going to join a walking group this year but Covid-19 has knocked that idea on the head.

I dragged my 19 yo son out at the weekend and we did a 9 mile walk. We saw two separate ladies out walking alone and it made me think, you see lots of women running on their own but not hiking.

Do you, or would you, go out and walk in the countryside on your own? What would put you off the idea? If I am going to do this I guess I need to research my routes and make sure someone knows where I am. Otherwise what's stopping me?

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Wewearpinkonwednesdays · 24/06/2020 22:05

Yes I do it all the time. Much prefer to be alone when out for a walk.

TheWomanTheyCallJayne · 24/06/2020 22:04

I do. I think having a dog helps. I don’t feel alone with him. My husband isn’t interested in walking/hiking at all.

Daftapath · 24/06/2020 22:04

Yes, I do between 8 and 10 miles. I listen to music and sometimes an audio book but I tend to get distracted by my thoughts and miss bits!

I walk along the river and the towpath is pretty busy, especially now. I would love to have a dog but I'm quite happy on my own.

I love walking. I get to think all my thoughts, write emails I will never send - it has got me through a nasty divorce and relationship breakup.

PinkBuffalo · 24/06/2020 22:03

I only walk by my own I have no one to walk with! Regularly do 7 plus miles but every day on get home from work i walk to And along the seafront. I listen to the radio and sing along to songs

JacobReesMogadishu · 24/06/2020 22:03

Yes, I do. In normal times I go to the Lakes 4x a year hiking on my own. There’s nothing to stop you. I’ve had occasional times when I’ve been high up and the weather is a bit dodgy where I’ve turned round earlier than if I’d been with others. Know your limits if going somewhere wild.

Haggisfish · 24/06/2020 22:02

Yes absolutely!

ishouldtryabitmoreachday · 24/06/2020 21:59

Yes of course ( well with my dog)
. I wouldn't go late evening / in the dark though. And did you really do 9 miles that's loads? I walk everyday, but I'd struggle to do more than 3 miles.