‘What more can I say?’ asks inspiring 72-year-old Ellie Doe.
‘Midway through Covid I was alone day after day with no shops, coffee shops, church, or contact with anyone. I had no purpose in life. But getting out walking brought me back to nature and slowly I felt better, fitter and more confident in myself.
‘When lockdown really cut in I joined #walk1000miles and loved it. Being single and completely alone I really enjoyed the enthusiasm of the whole gang of walkers. I felt it gave me courage to get out and walk, then when I got home I would just look at all the exploits of others that day.
‘I saw someone on Facebook called Timon who lived near me and we started chatting online. We had similar interests and began walking together. We both lost weight – he 12lbs and me 24lbs.
‘It didn’t take long before we were on more adventures together as Timon planned wonderful daily walks up to 10 miles then home for a lovely meal. I finished my 2000th mile at the top of Snowdon. Wonderful! Now we live together and I am just so happy. #walk1000miles is still very important to us both as when we walk, we talk together. That helps us grow together.
‘Never be afraid of going for a walk. No matter how short, or where you go – in town, in the country – someone will always give you a smile, a nod or a “hello”.’
