It’s Crunch Time!!!!
Posted on September 20, 2007
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Okay, it’s down to the wire. The Avon Walk is two weeks from this weekend (October 6th & 7th). Because of time constraints, I only have time for one more long (14-18 mile) walk. It should take me about 4-5 hours to do so. I need to do this so that I know what it feels like that weekend (and trust me, it’s no piece of cake). I don’t take it for granted. Walking the pavement can be a very humbling experience.
I put in a 12 mile walk this past Sunday and for the most part it was uneventful. I was focused, I was determined, I was on a mission. I was wearing my Ipod but didn’t turn the music on once. You’d be surprised how focused you can be when there’s no music involved. Don’t get me wrong, I love my music but sometimes on these long walks, I need to stay focused so I don’t lose my stride and just get the job done.
I was in the zone, so much so that I walked myself right onto the Bronx River Parkway during bicycle Sunday. I did not realize until I got pulled over by a Westchester County Parks Department truck that no pedestrians were allowed, only cyclists. Silly me as I was just about to let a cyclist have it for speeding so close to me. Didn’t he see me walking? That was precisely the point of the Parks Department employee. I made it off the Parkway alive and in one piece. My husband wants me to wear a GPS system so he can keep track of me in case I run into danger. 
I just found out that my team has dwindled down to two (myself included). Having the comraderie of a team the past three years has me somewhat spoiled but it’s very easy to make friends along the way which is what I plan to do.
Okay, wish me luck on my last big walk. It should be challenging to say the least. I’ll keep you posted.
For more information on the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer or to donate on my behalf, please log on to avonwalk.org. Thank you.
Still Training for the Avon Walk
Posted on September 11, 2007
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With a little under four weeks left until the Avon Walk, I have picked up my training. I went walking twice this past week without much fanfare (there was a minor car accident that took place right behind me as soon as I crossed the street), I had to stop at a seedy hotel because I just couldn’t hold it for another minute and after leaving the hotel, there were three firetrucks and an ambulance speeding to an apartment building immediately to the left of my walking route. Other than that, all was quiet.
I walked a total of 11 miles over two days which is still a little behind schedule. I will increase that this week. My goal is to walk 13-18 miles this week preferably 13 one day and 4-5 by the end of the week.
I’m doing pretty well with the fundraising so far. I have raised a little over $1,800 but am planning to raise much more. My goal is to raise just as much if not more than last year which was over $2,500.00. The outpouring of support has been wonderful to say the least.
I will keep you posted on my travels this week. It should be interesting. I’m psyched and ready to get “walking”.
For more information on the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer or to donate on my behalf, please log on to: avonwalk.org. Thank you.
Training for the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer
Posted on September 3, 2007
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I’m getting ready for my fourth Avon Walk for Breast Cancer on October 6th & 7th. I will be walking that walk for approximately 39.3 miles over the course of the weekend (26 miles on Saturday and 13 on Sunday) and raising over $1,800 (which is the minimum requirement to participate in the walk).
Over the past three years I have walked over 100 miles not including my training walks. I’m walking with three other women this year. The first year there were eight of us, the second sixteen, last year eight and this year four. The bigger the group the more camraderie but the bottom line is the true meaning of the walk and that is to raise awareness to this terrible disease called breast cancer that has become an epidemic among women and yes men alike.
I usually start training for the walk in July but I got off to a late start this year. However, that will not deter me from reaching my goal of 39 miles. I started training in early August and have been somewhat inconsistent. I walked 9 miles last week and need to keep it going. Today is September 3rd and I will have to put in some serious mileage starting this week. I will be keeping you up to date with my training routine and adventures along the way (as I always have some funny story to report back to my husband along my walks).
Stay Tuned !!!
For more information on the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer or to donate on my behalf please log on to avonwalk.org. Thank you.