I have mentioned many times I struggle to find the time to exercise so a gym is no good for me. I do however, walk at speed to plays and gigs around town, as I can leave an hour early and sneak in a quick 5kms.
I couldn't do my walk because of the chaos of a half marathon where I was trying to do my morning walk, so decided to give up and walk to lunch instead to make up the kms.
Of course there are the usual benefits of cardio, movement, dopamine etc, but there is also the joy of discovery - seeing now things along the way. This children's poem was cast in bronze on the footpath presumably outside the house they lived in. So look up, down and all around! There's always plenty to see!
So whenever you can, walk.
Whenever yo can, change the path you take (good for your brain to be 'surprised').
All in all, good for you in every sense!
Lunch was at Lottie in Redfern. Brilliant restuarant and the menu is completely gulten free (or it was so confirm if that's an issue).
I was listening to this song as I literally stumbled across this. It was the perfect moment - visually, audibly and with the warmth of the sun kissing my skin. Sometimes everything aligns.
When I first came to meet my Braunschweig-friends 1994 they walked everywhere and everything was "just around the corner". I moved here 2002 and W says I speed away. On foot, cause everything is just around the corner - no gym for me, either. Beautiful murals, too!
Hello, Great mural! I love to walk too, it is true, there is something to see everywhere you go. If you are looking. Take care, enjoy your day and the new week ahead.
The very first image. That pool looks so inviting. That's my chair there on the end! Yes, walking is fun. I do not do the 'speed' walk. I am more of a stroll type. I like to smell the roses! But hey, it still burns calories, right? :) Have a fun week. All the best.
Depending on the weather, we will do 5-10 km walks. I have decided to take up Pilates, and now I have some muscles that are 'talking' to me. Thank you for sharing with us at SSPS 410. Feel free to share more. See you soon
I grew up in New York City, where lots of walking is normal. I got into the habit at an early age, especially as my parents didn't have a car (not unusual when I was growing up). I rarely miss a good chance to walk. Your selection is good walking music for those who listen to music when walking (I don't).
I walk daily, along the beach or around the park.I also have 60 steps up to my appartment - no need for a gym! I wish I hadn't seen that food, now I'm starving!
When I first came to meet my Braunschweig-friends 1994 they walked everywhere and everything was "just around the corner". I moved here 2002 and W says I speed away. On foot, cause everything is just around the corner - no gym for me, either.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful murals, too!
So beautiful pics. Amazing mural works. Foods looks good.
ReplyDeleteLoved the post.
yes — walking lets you SEE
ReplyDeleteI really like the Maggie Moloney one!
ReplyDeleteNo gym for me, either, I can't be bothered. But I love to walk the city!
ReplyDeleteLooks like Maggie Maloney is going to put the boots to those garbage cans! Great mural, LOL. And that looks like it was a delicious lunch, too.
ReplyDeleteGreat mural. I don't go to gym either, just walk whenever I can. Thanks for participating in Monday Murals Lydia.
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ReplyDeleteGreat mural! I love to walk too, it is true, there is something to see everywhere you go. If you are looking. Take care, enjoy your day and the new week ahead.
The very first image. That pool looks so inviting. That's my chair there on the end! Yes, walking is fun. I do not do the 'speed' walk. I am more of a stroll type. I like to smell the roses! But hey, it still burns calories, right? :)
ReplyDeleteHave a fun week.
All the best.
You are so right! Walking is a perfect way to stay physically healthy but does a great job of keeping us mentally healthy too!
ReplyDeleteDepending on the weather, we will do 5-10 km walks. I have decided to take up Pilates, and now I have some muscles that are 'talking' to me.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing with us at SSPS 410. Feel free to share more. See you soon
I definitely try to walk whenever I can!
ReplyDeleteI love to walk! We have a wonderful park close by and I try to go there as often as I can.
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Thanks for joining the party, Lydia. Have a boogietastic week, m'dear! xo
ReplyDeleteI grew up in New York City, where lots of walking is normal. I got into the habit at an early age, especially as my parents didn't have a car (not unusual when I was growing up). I rarely miss a good chance to walk. Your selection is good walking music for those who listen to music when walking (I don't).
ReplyDeleteWish I could walk more than I do. Some great pics and I enjoyed the song!
ReplyDeleteI walk daily, along the beach or around the park.I also have 60 steps up to my appartment - no need for a gym! I wish I hadn't seen that food, now I'm starving!
ReplyDeleteI walk daily and have been living car-free for decades. Thank you for your weekend coffee share.
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