Upping the pace
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Hello citizens of hip land and those waiting a visa to join. Just passed my 5 week post op. After my successful outing by train and negotiating the Saturday shoppers in a busy precinct and clocking up 5.5 miles. Oh and using public toilet without raiser just a delicate balancing operation I decided to try something else today. I needed a couple of pints of milk to tide me over till online shop arrives tomorrow. So donned the rucksack. Set the mileage app on phone and decided to UP THE PACE. Took my walking poles and strode off. Over the past few outings the 1.2 miles from my house to M&S has taken me 40 mins each way. Today I arrived at M&S
In exactly 15 mins. Took 20 mins on the way back as it is uphill and also a little tired and of course carrying a little extra weight in rucksack. Felt that I had achieved the London Marathon. Flexibility is a little better and I cut my own toenails not bad for this 66 year old
I think instead of always increasing the distance perhaps now and then to drop distance and increase speed
Chin up and put your best hip forward, you know you want to and walking can do no harm
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beachbum1957 ann19982
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Always remember your precautions but it's all good.
amanda1827h ann19982
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dawnkitty ann19982
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ruth11497 ann19982
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I will have my 6 wk check soon so hoping to get the go ahead to drive . That will make a big difference . It's great to share experiences on here , it does give you a boost , so keep up the good work Ann , you sound like a very determined lady .I am 50 and need to be back walking my dogs and doing a bit of hillwalking .
Kind regards , Ruth
ann19982 ruth11497
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Lama22 ann19982
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I don't think I could manage that at 7 weeks.
My appointment with specialist is on Tuesday. Really hoping he is encouraging and pleased with my progress.
Presuming I'll be able to drive again, I have arranged a swim and an induction at the gym. Oh and a pedicure just for good measure!
Keep strutting!
Barbara x
ann19982 Lama22
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mic71403 ann19982
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fab walk then Ann - did you buy an M and S raspberry trifle to celebrate?!
I've walked by Exeter quaysideat brisk pace to buy Observer - again about 15 min and 20 min back. Sleepy after but that might be the wine.
tomorrow is 6 week check up at 8 weeks
Tues leki poles on Dartmoor if weather good and friend is free!
Mic
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barbara17317 ann19982
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linnet2015 ann19982
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Linnet x