‘Walking’s the saviour of me’

‘Before I started walking I was fat, unfit and unhealthy at 16½ stone. But since signing up for #walk1000miles I’ve lost 7st 8lbs – and walking has kept the weight off for the first time too. Now my whole mindset has changed. Every mile has made me the person I am now and I’ll keep on walking. My asthma has gone, my arthritis is much improved and my anxiety has got so much better. Walking is the absolute saviour of me!

‘I check in with the #walk1000miles community daily as it inspires me. As well as my health, my confidence has also improved. I’m excelling at my job and my relationship is in the best place ever after 12 years together. People describe me as an inspiration and come to me for advice on health and fitness. This is the single most important change I have ever made and it’s all due to walking.’ Sarah Peplow, 52, Bucks