the pain in your leg
 

Hey there

I just wanted to let you know that I believe the pain you are feeling in your leg is called a shin splint. I used to get them and I know the pain. It usually happens if you don't stretch your legs muscles enough during walking. They cramp up on you.

I used to walk on a sidewalk and this would happen to me, sometimes one leg or both. I was told that if possible, when the pain appears, that I should try walking on the grass. It helps absorb some of the shock and doesn't put as much pressure or strain on the muscle in your leg. I don't know if this will help you, but I hope it does. Good luck walking.

Btw, I didn't have a chance to breathe....or walk during the past two days and I am mad at myself for it. A storm is a brewing outside right now so I hope it lets up by this evening so that I can walk then. I definitely need to find an alternative to walking outside.

:) Melissa

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Sometims I get a wee bit bored walking outside, and need to trade off... I have two Leslie Sonsone walking tapes, (2 mile and a 3 mile tape) do those count? And has anyone here used her tapes? If so, what do you think?

I find her tapes work for me, on those days when I just can't get dressed and go out side...

In my mind any kind of movement counts.
How are you guys doing today?
So far a walked about a half a mile at the park.

Hello
 

Hello All-- I was out of the area this weekend but still was able to get my walking in. I walked 4 miles friday in the pastures at my daughters ranch. It is never a slow stroll with her. And sat. we went to Wild Adventure in Valdosta Ga. We always walk at the same pace no matter where we are. I will get back into my routine as I did yesterday. Walked 3 and half miles to beach. All in all I had a great weekend as I hope the rest of you did. One thing though. I ate too much and now I have to lose it.:(
Patch30- It has been no easy thing for me to lose wt. I walk because I have severe osteo-arthritis and it helps to keep moving. I am 68 years young and hoping to reach my grandmothers age of 94 when she passed away. Sometimes I am not sure I will make it;) It was easier losing the wt than it is keeping it off.
Bye you all - see you later. Joanne:wave: :angel:

Thanks for the advice on the "shin splint". I live in the city....no real grass to walk on!! But have plenty of hard sidewalk. Will try stretching those legs though. Haven't walked since Saturday....oh no!! Did a childs birthday party on Saturday. added a new game bowling...lots of crouching to reset the pins....right thigh is cramped. Can't wait for it to go away!! Walking is ok...it's getting back up the stairs that's killing me. I live on a secondfloor walk up, with my bedroom on the third floor!! Stairs are murder. Own fault..don't think I'll do the bowling again. LOL will walk tomorrow morning if it kills me.
Lynn Marie

Sounds like your guys are doing great.I got four miles in today.

Wow...walked twice today. This morning only walked for 20 minutes, and had to return home. But this evenings walk was for 45 minutes. Hubby joined me. Feel bad listening to music when we walk together, so I don't. Glad he's trying to motivate me though!! On the point system, you get points for time, not milage...but I have measured out the distances anyways. Stretched today as recomended. Legs feel good, and no shin splint tonight. Have to get all the walking I can in by Monday, my surgery has been moved to the 2nd. No fireworks on the 4th for me at the espande!! But that's ok, cause now I can get down to some serious walking and losing. Tonight as my husband and I were crossing with a "walk" signal, some "gentleman" came about two inches to hitting my husband. Couldn't help it...called him a jerk....he called me a loser...I thanked him...he should have seen the look on his face...specially since a police officer was hailing him to pull him over..Jerk!!
Here is to walking safely!!
Lynn Marie

Good Morning
 

Good Morning - I walked yesterday and BOY I don't know how. It was 94 degrees here. A storm was coming at my last few min ,but ,I did get my hour in.
Lynock- You be careful out there . In most cases after some jerk hits you he will say 'she walked in front of me'. We have the same here in Florida. I almost got it on a quiet street on my way to the beach one evening. I picked that way because my daughter thought it was safer. Well needless to say I went back to my main road.
Hope everyone reaches their goal today...Joanne:wave:

Sounds like everybody is doing good.
I got 14 miles in so far this week.
Keep walking!!!!!!!!!:lol:

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Hi All- Didn't get to walk yesterday and did not want to get on treadmill. Just Lazy and hurt all over. Had rain and thunder too. I'll take the rain as we need it so bad here in Florida. I will get on treadmill today if it rains and I can't go outside. Outside is my therapy. One hour ,all mine. At home the hubby is always wanting something. He is retired too and doesn't always find something to do. Me I am busy all the time. I sometimes think I am busier than when I was in nursing. Oh Well they say that is the secret to not getting senile.:dizzy:
Bye for now. ..Joanne:wave:

Joanne did you walk today?
I have only went about a mile.It is just to hot.I have my nephew today so I have to be careful taking him out in the heat.
How is everybody doing today?
Keep movin:wave:

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Hey Michaela- I just got off the treadmill,3.5 miles and a little over. I couldn't go outside ,it has been raining all afternoon. THANK GOD! We are over 13 inches in the deficit here in Florida. We have been in a drought for about 3 years. So you will never hear me complain about the rain. I have lived in Florida all my life and I hate the heat. I would probably say that about the cold if I lived in a northern climate.
I got a lot done today, vacumned,moped kitchen and bathrooms and etc. Quilted in afternoon and walked. And stayed at 21pts and about 1000 cal. Now all I have to do is be good till bedtime.
Went out to my sons house and say a big black colored snake going under his house. He said he had been chasing that snake for a week. I told him to get some mothballs and spread around. Anybody got any ideas. ???:?: :?:
Bye for now....Joanne:wave: :angel:

Michaela...good job walking 14 miles!!!
Joanne...Dad & Mum just retired down in Largo,near Tampa. Love their area, as there is plenty of area to walk. They had lived in New Hampshire, and it was all hills. Mum would come down to my area (Mass) just to walk. Mum says the same thing about retiring. She has plenty to do for now. Dad is still working, and plans to for another couple of years...or until Mum makes him so they can use the RV they just bought. They had planned not to hang around FL in the summer, but to come on back to New England. Like it's any cooler here!!!
Since I've now lost 30 pounds, I've had to increase my walking to continue getting 4 points. Now have to walk 45 minutes. I've had to add two blocks to my walk. Going to have to change my music, and add a few more songs. This morning was only 73 degrees at 7am...so walking was a "breeze". Was thinking of adding extra walks Saturday and Sunday....but guilt I can do without. I won't be eating Sunday,Monday or Tuesday...but I will be back with a vengence on Wednesday..and hopefully back to walking on Thursday...if only around the block!! all of .5 miles!!
Lynn Marie ps...this morning was a 41 cent day..a quarter, dime, and 6 penny...I'm gonna be rich someday!!!

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Hello --Lynock ,Your family has moved to my area. I live about 20 miles up Highway 19 in Tarpon Springs. I walk to Howard Park Beach every day I can. It gives me about 3.5 miles. I have walked both ways but it is a little far. I only do that when my daughter is here.I have a CD player and a verity of music. I always try to pick the ones with a lot of energy. I like country best. I had to get on the treadmill yesterday again as we had more rain. It looks like today will be more of the same. Thats ok we need it. :) The treadmill is so boring though.. I could watch tv but I would blast everyone out of the house in order to hear it. It is in the next room.I did 3.5 miles again yesterday and want to work that up to 4 miles. I better . The way I ate yesterday is a sin. I found some really good cuban bread. Big mistake! Bread is my biggest downfall.
Hope you and everyone has a really good weekend...Joanne:D

I weighed in today I am down 5 pounds.I only weigh in once a month.
I hope everybody has a great day.