tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13313028.post5010622430584411821..comments2024-03-21T23:14:27.787+00:00Comments on Middle of Nowhere: A spring in my stepGretelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00399585879728373265noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13313028.post-55974040206176779852012-04-03T01:25:00.248+01:002012-04-03T01:25:00.248+01:00Not a jogger or a runner. I prefer swimming--but t...Not a jogger or a runner. I prefer swimming--but then that's always interesting with the odd folks who are in the pool with me. Ugh. <br /><br />I think I would like to just walk around your 'hood--it's LOVELY!! Expensive, eh? Really?? Who knew?!Linhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07042143254001890567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13313028.post-24211866625983725622012-04-02T20:24:30.712+01:002012-04-02T20:24:30.712+01:00Hi Gretel,
What BEAUTIFUL sights!! I feel a FRESH...Hi Gretel,<br /> What BEAUTIFUL sights!! I feel a FRESH BREATH as I see them!!<br /> I feel inspired to go outside right now and move my slow body!!!<br /> Thanks for the lift ;-D<br /> Many many BLESSINGS LinnieThe BUTT'RY and BOOK'RYhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06589576036037068551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13313028.post-19948679253113108992012-03-26T22:07:50.114+01:002012-03-26T22:07:50.114+01:00Oh, what I wouldn't give to have space like th...Oh, what I wouldn't give to have space like that where I live. It's a piece of heaven. I'd walk in the rain, snow, and all days in between. *sigh*<br /><br />Very lovely. I am smitten. Such beautiful works of art.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13313028.post-3551378101574933102012-03-21T18:02:01.081+00:002012-03-21T18:02:01.081+00:00The best I can manage to do is walk to school or d...The best I can manage to do is walk to school or down to the local! You certainly put me to shame Gretel.jfidzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12691707855117125800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13313028.post-75811686824643875562012-03-21T13:23:55.671+00:002012-03-21T13:23:55.671+00:00I think the opportunity to be in such lovely, vari...I think the opportunity to be in such lovely, varied surroundings would encourage some kind of exercise, and I guess that jogging lets you see more than walking would! <br /><br />As others have said, I also remember to bicycle tours you've taken us on.<br /><br />My daily exercise involves miles of walking Indoors, with lots of up and down Stairs involved. There's certainly no magicial landscape involved.<br /><br />Thank you for these signs of spring...winter's crept away for sure. xoFranceshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08352407314710067616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13313028.post-85017193279714519712012-03-21T11:07:08.245+00:002012-03-21T11:07:08.245+00:00What a beautiful countryside, Gretel! I always exc...What a beautiful countryside, Gretel! I always exclaim, when you post photos. I imagine the sounds and the fresh smells in the air... I've never thought of jogging. As a matter of fact I can do it only in the city park, but it's far away from home and I'm in a quite busy period of the year... But good for you! I'm sure it's not that easy and pleasant, as it sounds, but how wonderful to feel refreshed and full of energy! That's the point, isn't?:)rossichkahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03185784702539084622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13313028.post-22906776596549143342012-03-21T09:31:57.899+00:002012-03-21T09:31:57.899+00:00Lovely countryside especially at this time of the ...Lovely countryside especially at this time of the year. I've never been a jogger but I've always walked and I do 3 or 4 miles every day and since I live on the edge of the Peak District not much of it is flat!Rowanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13679130612798888266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13313028.post-23662172486149762862012-03-20T18:32:52.396+00:002012-03-20T18:32:52.396+00:00Well done on the running - Stuart is keeping up wi...Well done on the running - Stuart is keeping up with his too. It won't be long until I start walking in the mornings instead of using the rowing machine and cross trainer. Like you I am very lucky, and have wonderful scenery on the doorstep.Annehttp://frayedattheedge.typepad.co.uknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13313028.post-8214881038783438582012-03-20T17:45:26.582+00:002012-03-20T17:45:26.582+00:00So beautiful, that country. Your photos of it rev...So beautiful, that country. Your photos of it reveal to a great extent the inspiration for a number of your drawings and paper cutouts.<br /><br />Exercise is hard to get in on a regular basis, even exercise you enjoy (or at least enjoy when it's over). Hats off to you for persisting at it and reaping the rewards!Soozcathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12549632685008663664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13313028.post-62058238268998926082012-03-20T17:26:06.726+00:002012-03-20T17:26:06.726+00:00Good for you...but, do take it a bit easy with you...Good for you...but, do take it a bit easy with your knees Gretel..... quick walking is easily just as good as jogging for the actual exercise you get without damaging knees..... it works every muscle in the body.<br /><br />I can't jog anymore ...mine have had it. But I do exercise ..usually daily or at least every other...except for now...with this damn coughing.... worst I've been in decades.... hope I can get back to it soon.....oh, I will be way behind the eight ball when I do.... ....I usually begin with a quick walk around the neighbourhood and in the winter on my treadmill ( about 40 minutes)...and then I do other things for another hour and then some good stretches. I've done it all my life since I was about 23.... I used to be 50 pounds heavier ..but, have managed to keep it off and keep a bit of shape and muscle til my old age... I do walk a fine like with osteoporosis and my other silly syndrome... Ehlers Danlos...but, pretty much have it figured out as to how hard I can go before I do myself an injury...oh, alright...the extra whacking of the golf balls last summer did get to me...and that elbow is still not great...but coming along. I'll get a brace to use this season.....sigh...getting old is not for the faint of heart. It ain't no golden years either and whoever coined that phrase should be shot in the kneecaps.....BumbleVeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13272892605379537233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13313028.post-56475012607536499722012-03-20T16:24:56.556+00:002012-03-20T16:24:56.556+00:00You're so lucky to live in the most gorgeous p...You're so lucky to live in the most gorgeous piece of the world :)Bibahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13246428227691589916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13313028.post-45449469774619338742012-03-20T16:18:24.803+00:002012-03-20T16:18:24.803+00:00Beautiful skies in your photos. Congratulations on...Beautiful skies in your photos. Congratulations on your determination to get fit, and so much better than a treadmill in a gym.Lynnnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13313028.post-15582025331137875472012-03-20T15:00:52.164+00:002012-03-20T15:00:52.164+00:00If I had villages like that around me, I would tak...If I had villages like that around me, I would take up jogging myself. But honestly, I really hate to jog.When I see joggers huffing and puffing down the sidewalk they always look so darn miserable, I have to wonder why they do it! Well, you say it makes you feel invigorated afterwards, so there's the answer. Keep it up! But don't give up your bicycle..jerilandershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07418564262425621746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13313028.post-48997832842574304072012-03-20T14:15:44.948+00:002012-03-20T14:15:44.948+00:00More power to your knees! Think I'll stick wit...More power to your knees! Think I'll stick with walking the dog though - the change in weather does make it easier to get outside with him.<br />House prices in the Cotswolds are ridiculous even in my little on-the-edge corner. Over t'border is MUCH cheaper.Toniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15740360046558563158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13313028.post-44736437635335675632012-03-20T13:39:28.245+00:002012-03-20T13:39:28.245+00:00Go girl! I started jogging a couple of years ago ...Go girl! I started jogging a couple of years ago building up, like you, from "can't do it", to just over 3 miles. Then as the weather got colder I just gave up. I regret that so much now ... decided to give it a go again last week and only just got to the end of our (very short) street, so back to square one again now! M xVintage Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03695570690989980599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13313028.post-63652862281930907822012-03-20T13:34:21.232+00:002012-03-20T13:34:21.232+00:00What a stunning place to go for a jog! I think you...What a stunning place to go for a jog! I think you're brilliant doing this and to keep it up as you have. My own good intentions have been put on hold as I wade my way through a 'bug' that is the most obstinate I've ever encountered. Good luck with your house move, I hope you find somewhere equally as beautiful :)<br />Jess xxJesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17593348601123003194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13313028.post-88115417663438216412012-03-20T13:33:09.532+00:002012-03-20T13:33:09.532+00:00Hi there, you are so good jogging like that. I hav...Hi there, you are so good jogging like that. I have a dodgy hip, I can't really jog. I should try cycling. <br />My sister lived near you in The Slaughters. She rented a cottage then when the lady of the Manor died she was kicked out! She now lives in Herefordshire. I live in France on a farm. Impossible for me in England. We have shorter winters, though colder. The summers stretch out though much further and more settled.<br />I love your animals, we have running ducks and geese more trouble than yours. Goosey has been in my vegetable garden twice so far today!!Jane Astonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16200822799330033852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13313028.post-77417170147311602032012-03-20T13:11:07.055+00:002012-03-20T13:11:07.055+00:00How beautifull!! Nice day! Kisses from Brazil!! Vy...How beautifull!! Nice day! Kisses from Brazil!! VyVyhttp://www.numpassedemagica.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13313028.post-47190018318217877922012-03-20T12:50:03.048+00:002012-03-20T12:50:03.048+00:00Fabulous, awe-inspiring countryside Gretel. You pu...Fabulous, awe-inspiring countryside Gretel. You put me to shame re. your daily exercise but I really like your appraoch, it makes sense! Now this move of yours....Shropshire be the place? love it to bits!Juleshttp://www.jujuandbubba.co.uknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13313028.post-63290668070412912132012-03-20T11:47:06.845+00:002012-03-20T11:47:06.845+00:00Stunning photos and well done with the jogging.Stunning photos and well done with the jogging.Twiglethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04851717329658611598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13313028.post-51031643853021670602012-03-20T11:45:18.475+00:002012-03-20T11:45:18.475+00:00Wow, the only time I tried running I gave myself s...Wow, the only time I tried running I gave myself shin splints so bad I couldn't walk for days lol!!! I'm impressed and good for you! And the scenery isn't bad either!Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13897978493027374695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13313028.post-43192978323536674152012-03-20T11:39:05.189+00:002012-03-20T11:39:05.189+00:00What beautiful countryside :) And your post has re...What beautiful countryside :) And your post has reminded me that I keep meaning to start going out jogging again, must get around to it one of the days!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13313028.post-63971859372773317442012-03-20T11:18:50.981+00:002012-03-20T11:18:50.981+00:00That's big open country! -reminds me of how I ...That's big open country! -reminds me of how I described some bits of Offa's Dyke- you never know what's round the next corner, and you carry on not knowing for aaaages..... well done, you; I'm too creaky for running, and shall stick to the bicycle.Dru Marlandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03697874363783821382noreply@blogger.com