The big walk is nearly here...

I have not been good about posting my training efforts for the walk - so sorry! I have been training, although not as much as I'd like to of. But, I am going to give it my all and not push myself too hard. I never thought when I signed up that I'd be pregnant - never mind six months pregnant. But, I'll do my best and take it one step at a time! I'll keep you updated on the big event......

Walk Walk Walk............

Well, I am back in the saddle. After a long hiatus due to a broken toe and cold, I hit the club today and walked my 5 miles. My toe was not perfect, but felt pretty good. But, it really just felt good to be walking again! I'll try for another 5 tomorrow.........

Another Walk Update

Well, I think I'll be back to walking tomorrow or Sunday. Probably not as fast and far as usual, but no longer limping like a nut!

I've raised $1,275 toward my walk which is great! If you've waited to donate, please help me out!! I can use all the help I can get. There is a link at the top of my blog.

I am looking forward to getting back in the swing of walking! And, the girls are asking to go to Bally's - all good things!

Walking Update....

Well, no walks for about a week. Why did I fall off the bandwagon? Well, I broke (or at least really smashed) my middle toe. I opened the fridge and a glass jar of jelly fell smack on my toe. It was shades of purple and black. It is now feeling pretty good. I should be able to resume my walks this weekend - yeah! What a dumb way to hurt yourself - I did not realize opening the fridge could cause bodily harm..........

Donations are Rolling In!!!

Yesterday I sent out over 100 e-mails asking for donations to my Breast Cancer Walk. I have been so thankful for the great response I have received. To date, I have raised $790. I still have a long way to go, but am off to a great start!! If you enjoy my blog and want to support me, please do so on the link on this site - at the top right.

One step at a time...

One step at a time my miles are adding up! And walking 5 miles is a breeze. Pretty soon I'll up my walks a bit beyond 5. The trick is I can't really increase them too much when I have the girls with me - they can't spend too much time at Bally's with me. So I think I'll switch some of my workouts to the evening when I can have more time to rack up the miles.

Stats:
Miles Walked: 50
Cross Training Time: 60
Blisters: 4
Pounds Lost: 5
Donations to Date: $45

30 and counting.......

Well, I am still walking! That's the good news. One step at a time. The bad news is that Ev got a bad stomach bug - probably from Bally's! But, she is fine and I am back in the routine. Last week I managed to get there for 15 miles of walking and 60 minutes of various cardio. I was pretty pleased with that! And, this week is off to a good start with 5 miles this morning.


Stats:
Miles Walked: 30
Cross Training Time: 60
Blisters: 4
Pounds Lost: 3

My first donation!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I got my first donation today ... from a complete stranger!!!

Dave and I were at dinner with 4 friends. I mentioned to my friends that I am doing the walk and started talking about it. A woman came by our table and handed me a check for $20! She said she overheard I am doing the walk and since she had done it a few years ago, she wanted to be a donor for me. I was shocked! She made my night!

What a reminder that kindness and generosity is everywhere.

Left, Right, Left...

Well, training has begun - and I am already sore!

I walked 5 miles on Tuesday and went to the gym today for another 5 mile walk. I have also mapped out 5 mile routes by the house.

Thankfully, the girls love going to Bally's, so it is not difficult to train. On my first walk I was interrupted to change the girls diapers. But, that's not too bad!

If only mother nature would comply and warm things up I could train outdoors!

Since I am a believer in cross training, not all of my training will be walks, but will include biking and elliptical. I really like the elliptical - and biking outdoors.

I am going to keep a ticker of how many miles/minutes I walk (and cross train) as well as other info you might chuckle at - like my blister count - I've already had 1!!

Stats:
Miles Walked: 10
Time Walked: 2 hours, 40 minutes
Cross Training Time: 0
Blisters: 1

Oh Boy...

Oh Boy... I've made a decision and not yet said it out loud! That's right - I haven't told anyone - just made a commitment to myself and completed an on-line registration for the 3 Day Walk to Fight Breast Cancer. This walk is about 60 miles and takes place in early August - you'll hear plenty about it in the upcoming months.

I did The Avon Breast Cancer walk several years ago - I think it was 2001. I did it by myself and did the entire thing. I walked every stinkin step. It was probably the hardest thing I've ever done. Walking on my own made me totally and completely accountable for the walk. Sometimes I wonder if I had a partner if it would have made it easier to jump on the bus and stop walking.

So, please keep me on track - inspire me - motivate me - kick me in the butt - be my friend. And, if you want to get in shape (like me) think about walking. It'd be nice to have a partner to walk with. But, trust me - if you're my partner ... you're walking the entire walk!