Yesterday's practice walkathon

My boss gave me yesterday off (it was mostly because he is going away for a week and I will be in charge and he wants me to be 'well rested'). At any rate, I had decided at some point to do a practice 6 mile walk just to make sure I could complete the 3 walkathons coming up. I added the March of Dimes walkathon to my schedule in April. So I took the bus to my starting point and walked up to my destination spot. Then proceeded to walk back. It took me about 3 hours. It probably would have taken me a little less except we had a storm on Friday and I had to baby step over some ice and snow in parts. So then I took the bus back (there's a bridge that is too desolate for me to walk over by myself) but got off about a mile from my actual stop. I walked a bit more, stopped for lunch (a vegetable empanada), then went to my favorite local clothing store, got a haircut, hit the drugstore and made my way home. I left home about 8 AM and got home almost at 3. When I tallied up my mileage courtesy of Mapquest, my total for the first walk was 6.98 miles, but the total miles walked was 8.49. Except for my knee being a bit sore (from the snow and ice hopping) and my thighs calling me nasty names, I was really ok. And having slept through the night, I have no aches or pains this morning. So I know I can do the walkathons without any problems. My son and I are going to do another practice in two weeks so we can make sure that he can do it, since we know I can. I didn't tell anyone that I was doing this only because I might have changed my mind, but when I told my mother, she kept telling me how proud she is of me! Anyway, who'd a thunk a year ago that I could have walked that far, when last year at this time, a couple of city blocks would have made my back and feet hurt. Just wanted to share, Enjoy the day, my fellow April-lights. Sue

Whoohooo! Congratulations Sue WOW 8.49 miles! Lizzie

Thanks, Lizzie!! Have a great day! Sue

Sue that is wonderful. I am so happy for you. Doesnt it make you feel so good to accomplish so much in just 11 months. I am trying to increase my walking each week. It has been so nice here that I have been walking all over. Walked uptown yesterday and back. It was wonderful. Great job, keep up the good work. YEAH for you Kathleen

You were supposed to use that time to get well-rested! Awesome job on the walk - you and your son will do awesome. What if you come in first??? Woohoo!!!

Sue, what an inspiration you are. To sign up for a prepare for 3 walkathons, you will do great and while it is for a good cause you will be getting your own reward by burning lots of calories and you will get such self satisfaction from your accomplishment. Sher