Having a goal, walking more

May 2023

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Louise Savage finds the Walk1200km group keeps her accountable. Louise Savage is in her late 40s and says her walking journey is helping her “find out who I am and being ok with being on my own”. Louise is based in Hamilton. She’s extending her circle of walks in the region, but, with 10-hour work […]

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