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Tense & anxiousIt melts away

‘Once I joined Walk 1000 miles I realised how walking staves off tension and soothes anxiety. It melts it away! After a walk it all makes sense, followed by that enormous sense of gratefulness and wellbeing.’ Hilary Hatcher

Always struggledLost weight & positive

‘I’ve always struggled with my weight and I have trouble with low mood and low self esteem. But since taking up the challenge I’ve lost 2st 11lb and noticed a positive boost to my mood both during and after I finish my walk.’ Holly Cockbill

SofaEnergy

‘I work nights, so the temptation to lie on the sofa all day doing nothing is quite strong. But since I started the challenge I’ve found that walking everyday raises my energy levels and picks up my mood.’ Brendan Rawlings

Hard lifeHappy & free

‘Life has been tough but whenever it gets too much I can walk. It was like the release of a caged animal into the wild, and still have that glorious feeling of freedom with every step. I’m stiff and not the fastest any more, but the euphoria has always been just as strong. Sanity. Being free and in nature is the sanest feeling in the world. I just love to walk.’ Jeanette Scott-McDonald

Living aloneA real boost

‘I live alone but getting out for the daily walk has stopped all the negative feelings around my life - and even more dangerous thoughts. Just being out and listening to nature is a real boost. I have arthritis in most joints so long walks can be difficult, but since taking up the challenge five years ago I’ve hit the target every year!’ Paul Castle

AlcoholFreedom

‘It has helped me to overcome the habit of an overreliance on alcohol. The more walking I do, the less I want it. I hardly even think about it now!’ Sarah Price

Felt old and frailSo many possibilities

‘Turning 60 I had long Covid, zero energy and felt old and frail. But getting out and walking a bit every day, and being part of the 1000 miles community gave me a focus - something to look forward to. I felt the weather on my face, looked out for the little things, and made some lovely connections with people in the group. I gradually made progress, I remember two miles felt wonderful, such an achievement. Now we’ve just walked half the Isle of Wight coast and have begun the 95 highest tops in the Peak District. I feel so much fitter and there seem to be so many walking possibilities. I’ve really walked myself back to who