A new, daily work in progress | a garden walk of 22 paces | speedwell rampages | unexpected colours emerge | leaves form mists of green

using a @what3words location as the basis of a #haiku
///smart.edge.retrieves

garden's looking smart
I've been around with edge shears
which retrieves order

My lovely walk today was cut short because I rolled my ankle on a pothole on a country lane, fell down and hurt my knee and wrist. So rather than a 15km walk, I ended up only walking about 7km. When I got home and took my boot off, my ankle swelled up and is now in agony. So my boot kept my ankle stable and pain free, which I guess is a good thing, but I may have walked on it too much.
We have a walk planned with friends tomorrow as well, hope I’ll be able to walk then. It’s not looking hopeful .
#walking #hiking

At 12C/53F today's 14.4km/8.9mi walk was quite pleasant. An okay 9'00" per km average, and the old heartbeat was back at a barely moderate 105 BPM (70%).
Maybe the new shoe effect is wearing off, or maybe it was the later than usual start. Who knows?
#TodaysWalk #Walking #Nashville

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Bold policy leads to cleaner air and healthier cities.

In the last two years, Paris has transformed much of its roads and parking into green spaces, giving priority to people walking or cycling.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/climate-solutions/2025/04/12/air-pollution-paris-health-cars/

Brisk #Walking Lowers Risk of Potentially Deadly #Heart Rhythm Issues, Study Finds: Here’s the Ideal Speed

https://nicenews.com/health-and-wellness/brisk-walking-lowers-risk-heart-rhythm-issues/

Good morning from the Tay
#dundee #TayFirth #walking

A walk with Romans and ghosts on the Great North Road https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2025/apr/17/the-a1s-secrets-revealed-a-walk-with-romans-and-ghosts-in-eastern-england #UnitedKingdomholidays #Lincolnshireholidays #Englandholidays #Walkingholidays #Lifeandstyle #Daytrips #Heritage #Walking #Travel

Thank you for walking with me, Robin Odom! It was an honor and a pleasure! :)

My brothers, I see in your eyes the same fear that would take the heart of me. A day may come when the courage of men fails, when we forsake our friends and break all bonds of fellowship, but it is not this day. An hour of wolves and shattered shields, when the age of men comes crashing down, but it is not this day!
This day we fight!!
― J.R.R. Tolkien
#HaveHope #WhimsicalWondering #Walking #Wandering #Wizard

Discover how four smartphone tools transformed a hiking adventure in Germany. Simple digital solutions for trail navigation, emergency planning, wildlife ID, and visual documentation.

https://screenskills.substack.com/p/how-i-built-an-800-subscriber-newsletter

A new, daily work in progress | a garden walk of 34 paces | cool wind rattles black bamboo | first signs of spotted orchid | rooks carousing

using a @what3words location as the basis of a #haiku
///amending.smile.machine

amending her stance
a cold enigmatic smile
graced machine-like lips

Everyday magic.

Another rapid (8'50" per km) pace for today's 14.6km/9.0mi walk. A little nippy at 8C/47F but it got the old heart cranking away at a vigorously moderate 119 BPM (79%). 13 faster than yesterday for the same speed. Go figure.
#TodaysWalk #Walking #Nashville

Brisk walking linked to lower risk of heart rhythm problems, study finds | Heart disease | The Guardian…

Walking at a brisker pace could lower the risk of a wide range of heart rhythm problems, according to a study.... #health #heartdisease #walking #wellbeing

https://formuchdeliberation.wordpress.com/2025/04/16/brisk-walking-linked-to-lower-risk-of-heart-rhythm-problems-study-finds-heart-disease-the-guardian/

Yesterday’s hike was a scenic loop from Cónchar down the Río Dúrcal & back over the hills. The valley was absolutely breathtaking - lush, quiet & full of untouched beauty.

Following a little-used path winding along the river, soaking in the peaceful vibes… until we hit a snag. The river, swollen with Sierra Nevada meltwater, was way too wild to cross safely. After a few failed attempts to find a good spot, we made the smart call to turn back.

Good morning from the Tay
#dundee #TayFirth #walking

Raptors delight: a bird safari in the Forest of Bowland https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2025/apr/16/raptors-flight-bird-safari-forest-of-bowland-lancashire-england #UnitedKingdomholidays #Lancashireholidays #Yorkshireholidays #Wildlifeholidays #Walkingholidays #Englandholidays #Europeholidays #Birdwatching #Lifeandstyle #Shortbreaks #Daytrips #Walking #Travel #Birds #RSPB