Fitness, Walking and Travel Blog
Fitness, Walking and Travel Blog
Introduction In memory of those who lost their lives to cancer, in prayer for those currently undergoing treatment, and with gratitude for those who have survived cancer. It Was Another Wonderful Morning for a Great Cause It was a beautiful, cold but sunny winter morning in Johannesburg as hundreds of walkers came together for another […]
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Intro There are so many incredibly beautiful walks and hikes in and around Johannesburg… Johannesburg is blessed with good weather and beautiful spaces. Johannesburg has approximately 3,125 to 3,126 hours of sunshine per year, which equates to an average of about 8.6 hours of sunshine per day. Furthermore Johannesburg is frequently cited as having the
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Intro Each spring, usually from October to November, a sea of purple petals from thousands of jacaranda trees bloom above Johannesburg and Pretoria/ Tshwane’s suburban streets. There are over 50 000 jacaranda trees in Johannesburg. Johannesburg – the World’s Largest Human-Made Urban Forest Johannesburg is known as the worlds’ largest human-made urban forest, with estimates
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Intro – Camino – The World’s Best Hike Walking the Camino is a life changing adventure. Physically challenging and full of profound experiences, the Camino de Santiago is the most renowned long-distance trail on Earth. Over 240,000 trod it in 2024. The Camino de Santiago heads the list on Time Out’s list of the world’s best hikes
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Thank you to my followers and those I follow on Strava, my fellow walkers on the ‘Hikes, Walks and Fitness’ Group and to all my friends. Thanks for the motivation🙏🙏 Check out my Year In Sport and follow me on Strava!https://strava.app.link/ZqLMZYLslPb Wishing you all a very Happy Festive Season. May the New Year be Healthy,
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Intro Village View is a small but stylish and trendy shopping centre, located in the heart of Bedfordview on the corner of Kloof and Van Buuren Roads. Stores include Woolworths Food, Checkers, a wide range of stunning boutiques and a delectable range of restaurants including Tashas, Pigalle, Fireroom & Tiger’s Milk. Village View was quite
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Intro – The Jacaranda and Spring Flowers Walk – Bedfordview – 2024 Nov 3 A nice big group. Thanks to all who participated and a warm welcome to all those attending for the 1st time. It was a warm day but very pleasant walking in the shade along van Buuren. Lots of cyclists enjoying the
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Intro – Bedfordview Walking or Rucking – 2024 Oct 6 Blue skies throughout. We had a very nice group, interesting conversation, a good workout and a tasty brunch in the pretty Fiddlewoods restaurant in the garden (fresh air and beautiful flowers everywhere). Ryan Nurseries has a 100 year old Bonsai tree on permanent display. Don’t
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“This lifestyle has helped keep me strong, not only physically but mentally as well. It lets me connect with like-minded individuals and, as it is my workplace, I have been able to help change many lives through the gym”. Desiree trains 6 days a week and she also includes promenade walks as often as possible
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Intro – Bedfordview Walking or Rucking – 2024 Sept 1 A cool morning but it soon warmed up. Blue skies throughout. We had a small pleasant group, interesting conversation, a good workout and a tasty brunch in the pretty Fiddlewoods restaurant inside the nursery (fresh air and beautiful flowers everywhere). Thanks to Greg, Marcelle, Mel
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