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Greetings, almost 8 months ago I smoked my last nicotine stick. I am no longer a slave to them...amen. Recently I have taken up walking as my favored form of exercise. Each February we spend a bit more than three weeks in Negril. I would like to stay on track with my walking. My thoughts are to bring my walking shoes and do an early morning walk each day. Do you advise the beach, the road or perhaps both? Looking for some tips from walkers. Thanks much!
Both. The beach is always a nice walk and with the new sidewalk on a portion of the beach road its a nice stroll too.
I prefer climbing a mountain
Cap
I am not sure there are too many places Jackie and haven't walked in the area. This trip we made a hike from Treehouse to Seastar. We've explored red ground during the day time. Just watch out for cars. Especially on the west end road.
Definitely the beach....
cap you are my hero. stay thirsty my friend.
Here's my suggestion for a really quiet, hassle free walk.
If you are on the beach, take a route taxi to the West End and ask to be dropped off around Seastar Lane Wise Choice Store, nearby.
Walk toward the lighthouse and continue to Out of Town Pastry. Stop; have a drink wait for the Patty to come out of the oven and walk back toward town; stopping to sit and look at the sea where possible (Maybe LTU). Then take a cab back to the beach. (Mind the goat droppings)
I walk the beach everyday in Feb from Travelers to Hedo II and back (with Red Stripe stops of course!
Amen to the beach, I walk every morning I am there (usually a week in February and one other visit sometime during the year) from Rondel to Sandals as soon as the day breaks. It is my favorite way to start my Jamaica Day. Watching the beach "wake-up" is awesome....
Great topic Kristine!....I love to walk the beach, but depending on time of day, there are so many vendors, etc. trying to get your attention that it's aggravating.....I still haven't figured out how to "respectfully" decline their shouts, whispers, etc.
MBJ ...
put on a set of headphones or earbuds ... & just nod your head to the music ..
if you can't hear 'em ... then you can't reply
Walking the beach is my favorite activity in Negril. Walking up the beach and then swimming home. Can't beat it. Don't let the hagglers deter you....after you politely decline their pitch a few days, they will usually realize your not in the market and leave you be. And after a while, you'll enjoy a little chit chat with some of the regulars as you pass by. Morning is the best time but anytime works for me. Head up to Lena's in Thing past Sea Splash for a Jamaican omelet and then walk the beach after breakfast. Paradise
Big_frank: "take a route taxi to the West End and ask to be dropped off around Seastar Lane Wise Choice Store, nearby.
Walk toward the lighthouse and continue to Out of Town Pastry. Stop; have a drink wait for the Patty to come out of the oven and walk back toward town; stopping to sit and look at the sea where possible (Maybe LTU). Then take a cab back to the beach."
- BF, you remind me of the guy/girl that shows up at the gym and drives around the parking lot looking for a parking space near the door.:cool:
First of all, leave your sneakers at home, walking in the sand is the best. Walk early as possible, and the calm of the beach at that time is amazing.
You will in no way have a relaxing, peaceful walk on the road, very fast, dangerous traffic, and taxis and other vehicles will constantly honk and stop thinking you
need a ride.
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that's what I'm talking about. !!!! Patricia, what an awesome picture, what I would do for a copy of that !!!
Early morning..beach...easier to do barefoot than in sneakers..very peaceful early morning and not too hot.
I agree with this unless it's a power walk, strictly for exercise. In that case, lace up your shoes and hit the sidewalk or the angle of the beach to the water can kill your ankles/shins. At a nice normal pace, I'm all for the beach... and if you walk barefoot IN the water, you'll deter higglers and get a little resistance, too.Quote:
Originally Posted by lina
After a few days the venders back down. I always have my earbuds in. Music or not. It works. Best time AM. Then sunset
Have to agree with early morning - so calm and peaceful, cooler and very few vendors out yet hollering at you... Definitely my favourite time!
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I like an early morning beach walk one direction ( early when vendors etc are just setting up, and resorts are raking) and then head back on the road at a faster speed. That way get to see everything!
Every so often I walk from Miss Gloria's (Barry's Rooms) to Cosmos...
Never had a problem
Had some nice conversations on the way...
Cap
you can't think of any other "favorite thing to do"at that hour? Yuk yukQuote:
Originally Posted by Monty&Melo
Love the early morning walk. I walk barefoot and the first few days my feet have to get use to gripping with my toes. Sometimes I get a minor blister from the chafe but it goes away quickly. I find the sand pretty flat now. And I like to watch the beach wake up
Kristine, congratulations on quitting. I quite 10 months ago right after I came back from my last trip to Jamaica, so this will be my first vacation as a non-smoker. Can’t say I do not miss it at times but I am looking forward to not always worrying on how and when I can have a cigarette while traveling. Bitter sweet I guess:)
I am also looking forward to walks, so thanks everyone for the great info. I was also wondering about running, especially on the road. Do you have to mindful of stray dogs, if so what is the best advise? It is an issue here on our country roads.
Thanks much:)
Congrats to all people who quit the cancer sticks. You will feel much better and enjoy life better than ever.
I've not had issues running... The dogs are either protecting property and won't come off it or looking for food..... Seems to me, the dogs in Negril have a very good sense of what to do and what not to do.... Love a morning run to get the poison out, so I can put some more poison in....
Thank you, good to know:D Agreed, love to clear my mind to get it ready to some clouding up.
Thank you so much for your tips, comments and support! Soon come :)
I walk and run the beach some days and road others I enjoy both