Beautiful Day for a Walk
@BettyB (4117)
Summerville, South Carolina
June 3, 2017 6:27am CST
It was 71 degrees Fahrenheit (22 C) when I got up this morning. Add a light breeze and you’ve got perfect walking weather. My walking partner headed out of town yesterday and will be gone for a week, so I walked alone. I turned on my ipod, put the buds in my ears, and headed out.
My goal is to get back to the three miles a day that I walked before my foot surgery. I’ve managed it some days by walking a mile and a half in the morning and then heading out again in the evening. I want to get back to three miles every morning.
As the weather was nice and I didn’t have to worry about keeping up with my friend, I increased my distance today.
Two miles.
I have a ways to go yet, but I’m starting to think I might be able to reach that morning three mile mark by the end of the month.
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29 responses
@Juliaacv (51027)
• Canada
3 Jun 17
I love this picture, you used to use it on the other site and it really suits the walking discussions that you post.
I think that you'll reach your goal of 3 miles a day, if you are technically already there.
You do have the perfect weather for it today, so enjoy!
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@ElusiveButterfly (45940)
• United States
3 Jun 17
Just take it easy and don't overdo it. You don't want to damage your foot again. I have to get back into walking to build stamina. I will have to get out the stroller so I can push the Little Miss and walk a little faster. She will object though because she likes to walk.
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@ElusiveButterfly (45940)
• United States
4 Jun 17
@BettyB I'll have to get her to use the stroller this summer when the fairs start up. Not going to carry her or have her walk all over the place. She will tire out and so will I. LOL
@JohnRoberts (109846)
• Los Angeles, California
3 Jun 17
You are doing a good job of building yourself to the three mile goal.
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@josie_ (10034)
• Philippines
3 Jun 17
I would enjoy a walk in surroundings such as seen in the photo. You are the best judge of what you are able to achieve but the opinion of your doctor with regard to the stress place on your foot after surgery should be taken into consideration.
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@BettyB (4117)
• Summerville, South Carolina
4 Jun 17
Thanks. My doctor said I would be back to my regular routine by March. I don't think he took my age into consideration. I'll get there, eventually.
@annierose (21583)
• Philippines
4 Jun 17
That is such a relaxing photo. I love walking in a place surrounded by greeneries, mountains, and rivers. It is like the nature is giving me energy. Enjoy your walk! 
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@annierose (21583)
• Philippines
5 Jun 17
@BettyB Wow! It is an advantage that the place is close to where you are from.
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@BettyB (4117)
• Summerville, South Carolina
6 Jun 17
@annierose The Charleston area has a lot of beautiful parks and plantations.
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@crazyhorseladycx (39509)
• United States
4 Jun 17
woot-woot 'n congrats! yes ma'am, yer gonna be back to where ya were 'n i admire yer strife fer such. big hugs!
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@crazyhorseladycx (39509)
• United States
4 Jun 17
@BettyB yes ma'am, ya truly'd be :) spring time here's kinda tricky fer walkin'. some days ya'd need rocks'n yer pocket to keep ya from jest blowin' 'way, lol.
@acelawrites (19272)
• Philippines
4 Jun 17
Oh you are doing good; you can walk three miles a day! That's a nice performance, so healthy!
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@BettyB (4117)
• Summerville, South Carolina
4 Jun 17
I'm getting there. It would be easier if I took a few pounds off.
@manikarnika (3236)
• India
3 Jun 17
Yeah...l too wish to walk at morning.Walking is a best possible exercise.lt is really great to hear that you are habituated yourself to walk very far...Well done
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@bellatt (63)
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4 Jun 17
Hi. It sure is a nice day for a walk . I live in Michigan and the birds are chirping and the weather is just beautiful here.
Early Sunday morning and its so nice quiet for living in town. i hope you heal quickly from your surgery. Thank you for being an encouragement. It is time I get back to walking every day for exercise and my health.
@BettyB (4117)
• Summerville, South Carolina
4 Jun 17
My inspiration is ten years older than me but looks ten years younger than me. She walks three to five miles four days a week, and bikes ten on the others.
@allknowing (136551)
• India
4 Jun 17
I do not think I would even feel the distance if that is what I see in your picture I would have to look at
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@GreatMartin (23672)
• Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
3 Jun 17
As long as I wake up in the morning (well not too early in the morning) it's a beautiful day for a walk. Mother Nature makes it that way sunny or raining!
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@BettyB (4117)
• Summerville, South Carolina
4 Jun 17
I'll walk in the rain as long as its not pouring.
@andriaperry (116936)
• Anniston, Alabama
4 Jun 17
Way to go! Make sure you can hear people around you, with the music going that can be dangerous walking alone.
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@BettyB (4117)
• Summerville, South Carolina
4 Jun 17
Thanks for your concern, but it's a quiet neighborhood and there are a lot of walkers out. I'm careful and wear a reflective vest but it helps to know most of the people along the route. If I ran into trouble I wouldn't have far to go to get help.
@teenspirit (1597)
• Israel
4 Jun 17
congrats! you are doing your best..keep the god job!
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