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Is 'going for a walk' considered weird for young people?

Problem Of Motivation

I like to go for walks at the end of a stressful day. I feel as if it helps me put things in perspective. I'm not sure whether that's true or not, but it certainly helps me relax. I try to bring the dog, so it looks like I'm doing it for his sake. But when I didn't have a dog, I used to feel a bit weird doing it. I'd try my best to go in secluded areas where I wouldn't be seen.

I remember once going for a walk and bumping into a flat mate who was coming home. At one point he said "what are you doing?" and I answered "oh I'm just going for a walk". He then said "oh right good on ya" but there was that little giggle as he said it!

It amazes me the way youngsters don't seem to be able to appreciate the beauty of nature. Their house could be built in the middle of a landfill and they couldn't care less. Or maybe they would if they took their heads out of their smart phones!

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Bobblehats

Took it up once to get over a girl

It soon became an obsession, over ten miles a night and as my senses became more acutely aware I even gave myself an alias - I was The Patrolman. Patrolling long stretches be it factory estates; towpaths you name it with my senses tingling always tingling... pretty soon I soon had the need to cover more ground. Faster times; record times newer heights and as the summer kicked in I felt the urge to shed clothes. Rumours began circulating of a wild beast-like figure, streaking through the night and I made a priority to frequent his path in the hope of ending this menace however I found myself in a rubberised room with a treadmill for company -

Suffice to say, life has become easier since I decided to assemble my own gym.

topper75

Anteayer wrote: »

It's no wonder we're supposedly on course to become the fattest nation in the EU.

I reckon there is a diabetes timebomb in this land. Healthcare companies, in time, are going to take over where the bankers left off.

Muggins here and other worker fools will pay. My concern isn't so much an empathetic one as a fiscal one.

Maybe I'll go for a good walk this evening to fix my mood in that respect! Whatever about blood sugars and waistlines, walking induces biochem processes in you that are important for mood management, esp this time of year.

lbc2019

humberklog wrote: »

Why would it be more unsafe than busy places?

Really???

Problem Of Motivation

Del2005 wrote: »

Didn't you walk home as well?

Oh come on!

Gimme A Pound

Ares Great Griddlecake wrote: »

Itchy runs afoul of an Irish man.

Gimme A Pound

Nicetrustedcup wrote: »

Was talking to this girl who I got matched with on tinder.

She tought I was odd for going into town to look around the shops by myself and haveing to buy lightblubs. She told me she be afard that someone will judge her if she is seen by herself. I replayed with well I need lightblubs otherwise I be sitting in the dark ha

Then she tought I was even odder that I enjoy haveing a coffee in a coffee shop by myself while I sit on my laptop doing my college work.

To me this is normal things people do.

Grrr... needy idiots like her really bug me. How pitiful would you have to be to be an adult and afraid of being seen on your own in town?

I love throwing on a podcast or playlist and setting off for a long amble. Been doing it since I was about 21.

ginandtonicsky

When I’m home in Galway I walk the prom at least once a day. In busy London it’s less scenic but I try to get my 15k steps in, usually a few laps around Chiswick and a much clearer less stressy head will be the result.

Walking is great, I’d feel sorry for someone who doesn’t understand its benefits. Walkers typically struggle less with their weight in the long run too I’ve noticed.

BeerWolf

Who considers it weird, fat asses?

freshpopcorn

BeerWolf wrote: »

Who considers it weird, fat asses?

Funnily enough in my experience it's often people who are very thin or really into exercise.

Wanderer78

lbc2019 wrote:

I'd avoid walking alone in secluded areas for your own personal safety. Other than that, walking is great!

The world really isn't this scary, you're probably more likely to be attacked in a busy area that a secluded one, if your female, there's not that many rapey men around in secluded areas, if you're male, you ll just be fine. I know people that have walked the planet alone for most of their lives, they're doing just fine, the only real threats they faced was from wild animals and the weather, in fact they seem to be doing better than fine, they seem very at peace with themselves and this planet. Get out there and walk folks, its extremely enjoyable

Deebles McBeebles

Try to walk once a day. Great for clearing your head, having a scenic toke and of course the dog is very appreciative. Quiet, country roads being the preferred surroundings.

boardie100

sounds like you're a bit insecure OP....

Vita nova

I like to take a 20 minute constitutional after lunch, especially when the sun is shining; it aids digestion and is better than a sedative for reducing stress. Can't understand how anyone could consider it weird.

OneArt

That's a bit of weird thing to be sketchy about.

I used to go for walks as a kid/teenager. I love exploring. Also, I get a serious case of cabin fever if I stay in the house all day. It might also stem from the fact that I grew up in South Africa, where most walks generally turn into a run as Trevor Noah puts it. So when we moved to Ireland being able to walk anywhere was heaven.

I still do it. I work from home all the time now, so an hour's walk down by the river or going into the town is a great way of clearing the head.

Obvious Desperate Breakfasts

I’ve always disliked walking for leisure. Much preferred cycling and you could still take in nice views by stopping or slowing down.

Zorya

Obvious Desperate Breakfasts wrote: »

I’ve always disliked walking for leisure. Much preferred cycling and you could still take in nice views by stopping or slowing down.

Cycling is what I accept because humans can't fly. I like it a lot. Leisurely cycling now, not that other stuff.

sbsquarepants

Problem Of Motivation wrote: »

He was walking home though.

So were you, you were just taking a more convoluted route.

El_Bee

I can't go for a walk because my area is too dangerous.

ytpe2r5bxkn0c1

Is the bottom line not that the OP has a perception that people find young people walking to be weird, rather than the reality that people of all ages walk and nobody actually gives it much thought, let alone considers it abnormal?

DEFTLEFTHAND

Humans are such herd creatures, always terrified of being seen as weird or 'standing out' from the pack.

Do your own thing for god sake, stop worrying about what others think. People who go places in life never do.

Zorya

Ares Great Griddlecake wrote: »

Is the bottom line not that the OP has a perception that people find young people walking to be weird, rather than the reality that people of all ages walk and nobody actually gives it much thought, let alone considers it abnormal?

One would think so but the OP might be on to something. When I moved to the deep sticks my very elderly neighbour approached me one day and said that if you go for walks around here people think you're not right in the head, she said that walking is only for when you have troubles. I persisted with my walking and next thing she was out walking every day, she must have been over 90 when she took it up and then she was never off the roads. Well, until she died. But that wasn't because of walking.

SirGerryAdams

Nicetrustedcup wrote: »

Years ago before i meet the better 1/2.

Was talking to this girl who I got matched with on tinder.

She tought I was odd for going into town to look around the shops by myself and haveing to buy lightblubs. She told me she be afard that someone will judge her if she is seen by herself. I replayed with well I need lightblubs otherwise I be sitting in the dark ha

Then she tought I was even odder that I enjoy haveing a coffee in a coffee shop by myself while I sit on my laptop doing my college work.

To me this is normal things people do.

This person has self esteem issues and constantly thinks they're being judged by people.

Bob Harris

lbc2019 wrote: »

I'd avoid walking alone in secluded areas for your own personal safety. Other than that, walking is great!

What are the chances of meeting another weirdo?

DEFTLEFTHAND

SirGerryAdams wrote: »

This person has self esteem issues and constantly thinks they're being judged by people.

Yeah she's projecting her issues on to him.

These are things that she can't do because of her anxiety and self esteem issues so she has to mock him to make herself feel better. It's a reaction to the utter shame she feels for not being able to venture out in public alone.

Feisar

Netflix and chill

Problem Of Motivation

Ares Great Griddlecake wrote: »

Is the bottom line not that the OP has a perception that people find young people walking to be weird, rather than the reality that people of all ages walk and nobody actually gives it much thought, let alone considers it abnormal?

No one has yet liked your comment. Is the bottom line not that you have a grudge against me and will disagree with anything I say.

ytpe2r5bxkn0c1

Problem Of Motivation wrote: »

No one has yet liked your comment. Is the bottom line not that you have a grudge against me and will disagree with anything I say.

Wrong on all counts.

fryup

El_Bee wrote: »

I can't go for a walk because my area is too dangerous.

go for a run then

Capt'n Midnight

Thargor

Problem Of Motivation wrote: »

I like to go for walks at the end of a stressful day. I feel as if it helps me put things in perspective. I'm not sure whether that's true or not, but it certainly helps me relax. I try to bring the dog, so it looks like I'm doing it for his sake. But when I didn't have a dog, I used to feel a bit weird doing it. I'd try my best to go in secluded areas where I wouldn't be seen.

I remember once going for a walk and bumping into a flat mate who was coming home. At one point he said "what are you doing?" and I answered "oh I'm just going for a walk". He then said "oh right good on ya" but there was that little giggle as he said it!

It amazes me the way youngsters don't seem to be able to appreciate the beauty of nature. Their house could be built in the middle of a landfill and they couldn't care less. Or maybe they would if they took their heads out of their smart phones!

I cant believe how shocked people at work are when I tell them I cycle 5km every morning instead of driving in, they genuinely cant believe it, then they spend the week before each payday complaining about being skint...