BCNA Walking Challenge

I am trying for about 4 kms daily, in two stints, which is enough to stretch but not enough to give up on! Be interesting to see how I go if we ever get back to normal. It doesn’t actually take much time (I’m not in paid employment) and if I can keep it up in winter, it will be easier in summer. That’s the plan anyway. 

Gee, @Sister, 5kms is a lot and I probably could never go near that distance.  3 days a week is excellent.  How long does that take you each time ?  Maybe the old Group are more professional walkers ?  No doubt BCNA will soon let us know how it worked.

I got excited when I saw this site, too but I think it was a long time ago.

Due to some better pain management options, I have started walking 5km again each morning while in isolation.  Back at work now so only manage it a few times a week but it's better than nothing.

Good on you @Afraser.  I find walking very boring so the street circuit is not for me at all.  My arthritis means I have not been able to walk more than a house block for many years.  Since January I have been using an exercise bike to strengthen the muscles around my knees and can now walk 3 kms in 40 minutes or less.  Ballarat has a big lake (Lake Wendouree) and I have now walked the 6+ kms but in 2 stages (stopping for a cuppa at the 3.6 km mark).  Not sure I will be repeating that too soon as people just refused to social-distance.
I agree, a small walking group would be helpful as long as they are not too fit.  Company is a good motivator.

I too might be interested - I don’t suffer from arthritis but regular organised daily walking (only started during isolation and lockdown) is actually helping my PN-d feet. I just do circuits of my relatively short street, resulting in my neighbour commenting that he was ‘off to do an Alison’ (ie a walk up and down the street). I’ve got to know my neighbours much better!