Someone was hurling carpet tacks at me. At least that’s what it sounded like through my coat’s hood. The path had become a stream and my boots squelched with every step. No wonder no-one else was out walking. Yet the wildness of it all - wind so strong it was difficult to stand - made me yelp with excitement.
Walking is good for us. The physical benefits are numerous: weight loss, lower blood pressure, increased heart and lung fitness. The mental health benefits too: reduced stress, improved mood, better sleep. But can we really