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Anyone interested in joining a power-walking thread for New Year??

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Countingtheflocksbynight · 30/12/2008 19:25

There was a similar one last year for those valiant Mumsnetters who took part in Moonwalks. It was a thread where everyone reported progress (or not - as in my case latterly) trials, injuries and triumphs and gained a bit of motivation and support.

I just want to start walking for fitness again in the new Year (haven't even worked out my new regime yet - daily or thrice weekly) but just wanted to get the ball rolling.

Anyone interested?

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madlentileater · 08/01/2009 10:01

right then will bugger off to work

madlentileater · 08/01/2009 09:56

Oh go on, ask me!

madlentileater · 07/01/2009 18:47

just back again!
weather has warmed up very suddenly, but now it's misty! I actually felt too hot on the way back, so must be doing something right. Still waiting for my book to come. yesterday I went on the wii instead. Does anyone want to know my wii fit age????

Yeni · 07/01/2009 10:35

I'm trying to do 15000 steps per day but I can't always fit it in. I've got a new pedometer to motivate me.

dietstartstomorrow · 06/01/2009 20:36

I've just been out and done my first 30 mins

It's been so cold and frosty here in the mornings, so thought i'd give the evenings a try. Was still very cold though.

Countingthegreyhairs · 06/01/2009 18:25

not much action here sadly. have stinking cold and pavements covered in 4 inches of thick powdery snow. It looks lovely though!

Well done to those of you intrepid enough to venture out ...!!

SilentTerror · 06/01/2009 17:39

20 mins this morning but pavements still slippy even with boots on so gave up and came home!

madlentileater · 05/01/2009 18:39

just got back!
tis VERY cold, but a nice moon. Found it hard to keep up the pace for the full 30 mins though. We have a wii fit, so my plan is half hour on that if I don't go out...
well, that's the plan anyway

ByThePowerOfGreyskull · 05/01/2009 13:05

didn't go out this morning as it was blowing a hoolie and snowing - will try to get out later.

SilentTerror · 05/01/2009 12:58

No walking yet today but did 40 minute walk,some of it uphill,yesterday,pushing 3 yr old in buggy which was hard work!
Planning on quick walk tonight,then longer one tomorrow as I have an appointment I can walk to.

bran · 05/01/2009 09:34

I didn't do my walking today, it was nasty, wet sleet at school drop off time so I chickened out. I don't mind the cold, but when it's sleeting it's painful as it hits your face. [delicate flower emoticon]

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Countingtheflocksbynight · 05/01/2009 08:29

Welcome dietstartstomorrow ...

Oh yes, I often walk late at night so people can't see me shambling along . Good luck this wk.

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dietstartstomorrow · 05/01/2009 08:14

I was thinking of doing this, as I really want to lose some weight and feel fitter.

I was thinking of walking as aoon as I get up - so it's early and no-one will see me

Will start this week.

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Countingtheflocksbynight · 05/01/2009 08:09

Hi everyone

Off to work now but just wanted to wish everyone "good luck" if you are starting to walk today. I'll need my snow shoes here in Brussels!!

Just to recapitulate: here's the plan if anyone else is planning to join us (scroll down for link to Week One)

www.allaboutyou.com/diet-wellbeing/walking-plan-introduction/v1

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Countingtheflocksbynight · 04/01/2009 14:53

Grey Skull - 2.4 miles to start sounds really good to me and you will be doubling your distance ...an achievable concrete objective. Good luck with your goal.

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SilentTerror · 04/01/2009 14:11

Just off with DD3 in buggy for a bit of fresh air for half an hour or so. I find it easier to fit in shorter walks more regularly,not sure how effective this is fitness wise though!

ByThePowerOfGreyskull · 04/01/2009 14:09

my mid route is 4.2 miles hope to be able to do this by the easter holidays

ByThePowerOfGreyskull · 04/01/2009 14:06

My starter route is 2.4 miles - not a great distance but it is a start.

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Countingtheflocksbynight · 04/01/2009 14:05

Yay! Another walker! Welcome GreySkull ...

(My knees seem to suffer when I run too - fast walking seems to be better for me all round.)

Thanks for link too. That's really useful to track routes and distances ...

Actually Mon/Wed/Fri sounds like a good plan. I'd better ring-fence my exercise times this week right now or else other demands will get in the way ...

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ByThePowerOfGreyskull · 04/01/2009 13:56

Can I join you please?

Tried running a few years ago - really enjoyed the freedom it gave me but my knees didn't so I had to stop. (well my right knee to be specific)

I have used this link quite alot to help me work out some routes it works in the uk but you have to use the scroll bar over to europe and zoom in.

I am going to start Tomorrow morning. I prefer to do it for the hour before DH goes to work so that it is quiet outside and I don't have to think about childcare.

Would like to start with Mon/Wed/Fri and build up to all 5 working days.

Thanks for inspiration to get started

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Countingtheflocksbynight · 04/01/2009 13:49

Welcome Keevamum!! Doen't matter when you start - I think it is going to be more practical to follow our individual schedules - but hope your neck gets better soon ... Look forward to "seeing" you later ...

MadLentil - yes there are some quite good books about Power Walking available from Amazon - unfortunately I left two that I bought before Christmas at my sister's in the UK - your post has reminded me to ask her to post them back ...

Well done SilentTerror! [Big pat on back]

I love walking in the dark too and fortunately it's fairly safe around here ... take a tiny torch (attached to keys) & mobile phone with me though just in case.

Am officially starting tomorrow

Yes, I think the consensus is looking like walking every day or even five or six days a week is quite a challenge. I think I will aim at four times a week but probably will have to reduce to 3 + one active family activity at weekends.

Good luck to those of you starting tomorrow. Wrap up warm!

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SilentTerror · 03/01/2009 23:13

Went for 20 minute walk in the lovely crisp darkness tonight,got some speed up too!

madlentileater · 03/01/2009 17:02

have bought a book on amazon...they have some quite cheap (used)

keevamum · 03/01/2009 16:23

Hi. Just like to add that I'd love to join too but unfortunately have cricked my neck quite badly at the mo so will prob not do my first walk until next Mon or Tues. So am bookmarking this thread and then I will report on my progress...Did a quick but not power walk to the shops and back though, which took about 30 minutes. I'll definitely aim for 3 times a week.

madlentileater · 03/01/2009 16:18

I mean 3 out of 5

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