Do you go for walks alone?
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I walk best with a walking bidding . Helps me stay motivated and a countable . I walk mornings after school starts . I walk four mornings a week and since it's still a bit cold out we walk inside Lowe's . It's about four miles by the time I'm done . But once the weather gets nicer I walk twice a day0
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I like to walk a 5K about mid-morning, just before my coffee wears off completely. Goal is to eventually run the blasted distance, but I need to rebuild the muscles around my knee from an injury. I take the dog, since she's a Catahoula who has become more of a Fat-ahoula/Couch-ahoula mix in the last several weeks. I think about life, the universe, and everything, and try to be as zen as possible while trying to convince my crazy canine that the cars passing are not, in fact, going to eat her. I live in a rural area, so it's to the end of my road and back (no sidewalks), and I haven't seen any other walkers/runners so far. I pop in one earbud with the classic rock FM station, just to keep my pace faster than mere moseying.
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I walk at least 40 minutes each way of my commute, and either around the park near my office, or to the nearest shops and back if I've forgotten anything I want for lunch (30 minutes). Mornings I switch between total silence and loud music, lunchtimes I tend to listen to podcasts, evenings it's usually loud music again.0
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OP are you a stalker of walkers? LOL0
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I walk alone, and don't mind, it clears my mind and I like to enjoy the views walking wooded trails.0
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What do you think about?
Anywhere my mind takes me: nature around me, work, men, childhood memories, alien invasion:)
How long are your walks?
Depends on how much time I have. Anywhere from a short walk around the track on my 15 minute break at work to a 30 mile hike on some great forest trails.
What time do you like to walk?
Woods during daylight hours, city or track by work day or night.
Where do you walk?
Hiking trails, track at work, around the city
Do you listen to music/audiobooks?
No. I prefer the sound of my surroundings.
Do you say hello to other walkers? Or are you too caught up in your own world to notice anyone else?
Sometimes I'll say hi. Sometimes I'll just nod and smile.
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I walk a lot. While I don't mind running, walking has been better on my knees and lower back.
Normally, I walk with my wife and we walk about 3 or 4 times a week. With it being winter in Michigan that is no easy feat. The walks are usually based on distance as opposed to time. Walks range anywhere from 3 miles to 9 miles, with a pace of about 16:30 per mile. We/I have a few places we walk, neighborhood, one of local parks has a 6 mile loop around a lake we like to take, rails-to-trails, mall walking, etc. I listen to music at a low volume so I can carry a conversation and yes I say hello or head nod to other walkers.
I have a half marathon coming up at the end of April that I am walking, so I need to be out there as much as possible.0 -
ClubSilencio wrote: »What do you think about?
How long are your walks?
What time do you like to walk?
Where do you walk?
Do you listen to music/audiobooks?
Do you say hello to other walkers? Or are you too caught up in your own world to notice anyone else?
Let us discuss the virtues of walking.
I've been doing a lot of walking lately. Some walks are strictly for exercise, some are walking our two little dogs (Yorkies) and others are just leisurely strolls downtown, so the answers to the above will vary depending on the kind of walk.
How long? My exercise walks are about 45-55 minutes right now after lunch at work on the days I don't go to the gym. Dog walks are usually around 20-25 minutes of walking and the same amount of time letting them sniff around, interact with other dogs, etc. The walks downtown take about 15 minutes (downhill) and about 30 minutes home (steep uphill).
Time? That varies. Exercise walks are usually anywhere from 12:30pm to 3:00pm. Dog walk times vary. Walking downtown is in the morning on Saturdays and Sundays.
Where? My walks at work are a circuitous route around the outside of the base for about half of it (around the outside of base housing), then through some of the work area and back to my office. Dog walks will vary. We have a trail near the house that goes through the edge of a forest, but that has a lot of stickers that get into the dogs hair, so we usually don't take that route when the underbrush is heavy...I have been driving out to some of the wide-open fields with paved walking and bicycle trails criss-crossing.
Music? Yes, I listen to music when I am walking on base. Not while walking the dogs or going downtown.
Talking to others? Yes, I always say hi to others when we pass. We met one of our favorite and now closest couples on a dog walk, and we would not have if we had not talked. Of course the fact that our dogs and their dogs were being social made it very easy!
I love walking. In Colorado I would hike both in the mountains and along the front range as well as climb mountains. When living in San Diego, I would walk the beaches or around Mission Bay park. My absolute favorite walk was from the jetty at Mission Bay north along Mission Beach and Pacific Beach to Crystal Pier, and back. Usually with a stop for coffee, or an adult beverage in the afternoon, on Pacific Beach for people-watching. I think it was about a 4.5 mile walk round trip. I would always walk along the water's edge, on the hard sand. God I miss that!0 -
I have 2 dogs, a Bassett Hound and an Australian Cattle dog that walk with me every morning and night. My dogs need to walk rain, snow, or heat so I'm always out there, although I enjoy it so much more when it's not cold. Recently we had an unseasonably warm day and it was wonderful. The sun was out, it was early morning, the air smelled like spring, and the seagulls were circling and calling. I was thinking of how fortunate I am to live in such a pretty area. This morning the temp is 0 and it's windy and icy, I'm not so excited anout the morning walk.
I do say hi to neighbors and other walkers. Lots of people want to talk anout my fogs or pet them.0 -
Oops I meant dogs. Also I never listen to music or anything eith earbuds when I'm out walking in my neighborhood. I like to be aware of what's going on around me.0
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I try to walk everyday although it doesn't happen all the time. When I do walk I'm pushing my daughter in her pushchair. I feel security pushing the pushchair, I'm unsure if it's because it gives me purpose "hey look there's a mum out for a stroll with her baby" or because it hides the parts of my body that I'm insecure about mainly tummy & thighs.
I walk to my parents house mostly, it's a lovely 3 mile nature trail so I think about trees, water, birds, dogs/dog walkers and how to avoid getting mud on the wheels or bumping into cyclists. I wonder what other people are thinking about & where they're going.
I also try to walk the bus routes I'd usually take, they aren't scenic & are filled with traffic, noise & bumping into people I don't want to see. Then I'm thinking "*kitten*, I wish I'd got on the bus".0 -
I walk alone with my three dogs for an hour twice a day. I live in a very rural area and enjoy the peace. I almost never see anyone else. We do an hour in the afternoon and an hour at night.
Mostly I think about weight loss and things that are stressing me out!0 -
I am not a religious person, but I would venture to say that walking is as much a spiritual practice as a fitness activity in my life at this point.
I love that you wrote the above, and walking every morning is very much the same for me. I live in a small town with lots of forested land, and used to walk alone with my dog most of the time, exploring the woods. Now my husband joins me and our mutt, as does a neighbor couple, and sometimes three dogs from other neighbors (not the neighbors, just their dogs!), and it's a wonderful way to start the day. I enjoy walking in any fashion--alone or with friends and the tribe of 'hood dogs, and I generally walk every single morning as long as my schedule and weather allow.
I'm not one to promote my blog, but I did do a write-up a couple years ago about my morning walks with my dog, and tried to put it in my dog's perspective. She's so dang entertaining, and the morning walk is such a vital part of our day, I thought I'd pass it along:
thebirdsandthebeads-sue.blogspot.com/2012/05/rearranging-forest-dog-on-mission.html0 -
ClubSilencio wrote: »*peeks into this thread with binoculars*
I knew it!myfelinepal wrote: »I walk through the woods at night. PM me and I'll send you my location.
Don't encourage him! The call is coming from inside the house...
Your walking pace is my current jogging paceWalks range anywhere from 3 miles to 9 miles, with a pace of about 16:30 per mile.
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CassidyScaglione wrote: »Creepy questions... Are you a kidnapper?
LOL! I thought the same by the thread title and OPs pic!0 -
When the weather is at all decent (at least mid 30's w/no ice or heavy rain) I walk alone w/music for roughly 3 miles. If it isn't muddy I much prefer the trails behind the park, but when it is wet I deal with neighborhood sidewalks.
Right now I just have to drive myself to the gym. Highs for the next few days are something like 10 -11 degrees.0 -
I walk at 5am when it's still dark out. There are minimal street lights around my neighborhood and no sidewalk, so I am aware of my surroundings (trying not to get hit by a car or murdered). Sometimes I walk the dogs, always listen to music.0
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In nice weather i take the babies for a long walk daily. Usually with a fellow mom friend and her baby.
I also frequently walk alone at night. Usually listening to an audio book. I carry pepper spray at the request of my husband, but i dont think its necessary.0 -
ClubSilencio wrote: »What do you think about?
How long are your walks?
What time do you like to walk?
Where do you walk?
Do you listen to music/audiobooks?
Do you say hello to other walkers? Or are you too caught up in your own world to notice anyone else?
Let us discuss the virtues of walking.
Usually 2.5 miles. Late afternoon or just after dark. Favorite walk area is a path along the Willamette River. No music or audio books. I like to just be in the moment and watch whats going on around me. I do nod or smile at other walkers. Some acknowledge it, some ignore. Walking is the best mental health medicine there is...well, at least for me.
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ClubSilencio wrote: »What do you think about?
How long are your walks?
What time do you like to walk?
Where do you walk?
Do you listen to music/audiobooks?
Do you say hello to other walkers? Or are you too caught up in your own world to notice anyone else?
Let us discuss the virtues of walking.
I think about all sorts of things ranging from work to what's for dinner.
Depends on the weather
Usually evening after dinner
Now on my property before around the block. Have to stick to my property to discourage homeless people from setting up camp.
No between homeless people and wild animals its not a good choice.
No because there shouldn't be other walkers.0 -
i walk along, day time only, with music or audiobooks, i wave to other walkers/runner/bikers.0
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We have two dogs and they get at least an hour of cross country walking a day where they can be off lead and run around. We cover about three miles in that time on weekdays. On weekends we go for longer hikes. When we encounter others we do greet them. I never walk to music or audio books because I like to hear what goes on around me.0
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What do you think about? Depends on what I see. My mind can easily take many tangents. "Boy those people sure put a lot of work into that yard", "I bet that treehouse was fun to build", "Why do people have to ruin the trail by taking shortcuts and ripping up the vegetation?", "I wonder if there is a decomposing body over there?"
How long are your walks? An hour or two.
What time do you like to walk? Early afternoon.
Where do you walk? Urban trails, paved walking path around Green Lake, waterfront/beach trails.They're kind of mini urban hikes really. I like going up hills but my knees are not so thrilled about going down. I use a hiking stick and my Garmin eTrex to keep up with mileage and speed.
Do you listen to music/audiobooks? Never.
Do you say hello to other walkers? Or are you too caught up in your own world to notice anyone else? If I'm meeting them I always nod, sometimes a sentence or two or comment about them or their dog. If I'm passing, nothing.
This was a very interesting thread. Way more better than the endlessly repetitive and stupid questions usually here. It never occurred to me that you might be a creepy stalker. I'll be watching you from now on, though. (squinty glare in your direction). I enjoyed reading what others think about on their walks. Some MFPers sound really cool and I just might add them as a friend.0 -
Okay... I'll do this properly this time and follow instruction...
What do you think about?
"Where are the dogs?"
"What is he rolling in?"
"When will it stop being so muddy?"
"They will need a bath when we get home!"
How long are your walks?
During the week about an hour to one and a half hours.
On weekends two hours plus.
What time do you like to walk?
Either early in the morning or midday.
Where do you walk?
We're in rural Wiltshire in the UK. There are cross country footpaths everywhere. We like to walk by the river (called the "Avon") http://www.riveravon.com/ or near the canal (called the "Kennet and Avon" canal) https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/enjoy-the-waterways/canal-and-river-network/kennet-and-avon-canal
Do you listen to music/audiobooks?
No never. I like to listen to the sound of water or the birds.
I also need to keep an ear out for runners and cyclists on the towpath, so I can get the dogs so sit nicely for them to pass.
Do you say hello to other walkers? Or are you too caught up in your own world to notice anyone else?
Yes we always say hello. Most people say hello back. Some runners or cyclists don't say hello back sometimes, but hey ho. 0 -
Everything and nothing. When returning home I start still thinking of work, by the time I get home my head is clear again. But I have also solved issues in my knitting and sewing patterns through walking and solved world crises. Hoever the latter did not work out as I had intendedClubSilencio wrote: »What do you think about?
Stongly depends. During the week my walks are about 55 minutes/5km each as I walk to work. My long trainingwalks are between 18 and 33 km. When on a long distance walking holiday that is the length of the day walk too. Takes between 3,5 and 8 hours.How long are your walks?
Plus of course I try to walk everywhere on top of the structured walks (supermarkets, family etc)
I prefer the morning and the early evening as that is what I do most due to work. However it is also depends on season and weather, So I prefer light and dry, but will walk in the rain and darkness if needed. I totally do dislike walking on a midsummer midday and will avoid it like the plagueWhat time do you like to walk?
Most of my time I walk through my own home town. Longer walks are in the area around town, occasionally going to a special place/nature reserve for a walk. Long distance walking holidays have been so far in the UK on long distance pathsWhere do you walk?
No, I prefer to hear what is around me, the birds the plants and generally soaking in all the beauty on nature that even exists within a built up area. It is my time of wonder and peaceful enjoyment.Do you listen to music/audiobooks?
For instance I love a part in town where I walk and many people stop and stare there taking pictures. Why? Well there is a patch of grass and often in the middle of the city one or two rabbits sit there peacefully eating grass. I always smile as these people are in awe of this little piece of nature. However I know that right behind their backs there are an additional dozen rabbits that are hiding from them. Never told anybody their hiding place that I happen to know.
Many of my co-workers and people I know pass me by bike so I get a lot of hello and I will answer when I notice them. I also have a few dogwalkers that know me now and greet me. When it is raining there is a lot less hello and then I am more enclosed in my own little world. That is kinda magical too.Do you say hello to other walkers? Or are you too caught up in your own world to notice anyone else?
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I forgot to answer how long my walks are. At least 20 minutes. I often go for 20 minute walks at least a couple times a day. Often an hour or 90 minutes.0
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I run or hike alone or with my dog.
Usually 45 mins (longer on a hiking trail)
I think about future plans, wishes, the beauty that's around me.
I don't usually listen to music since I do want to be aware of my surroundings, especially as a woman alone.
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Generally with dog
I play music loud
I live in a city and I walk to parks, generally I hit two local parks or the local woods
I generally think what's that stupid dog up to now, sometimes I work out life issues, sometimes I think of an interaction with someone or think about my family ..most of the time I just strut to my music and do mindless meditation (yup mindless and not mindful )
I generally walk 2.5 to 5 miles
I don't notice other people and even friends have to gesticulate wildly or grab me to make me notice the real world ...cos music, loud
If I'm not with a dog I walk to the shop, buy needful things and walk back ...that's normally a couple of miles (I purposefully aim for shops further away ..city dweller there's shops everywhere)0
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