Week 5 of Training for the BIG Walk!

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This past week has been fabulous as far as training went. I walked a total of 26 miles (up from 22 the week before) which brings me to a total of 80 miles in the past 5 weeks. I am still working out 6-7 days a week and along with the walking, still enjoying the days I do my body flow (tai chi, pilates and yoga) class. My body is beginning to get stronger and my mind is clearer and happier now that I am being more active than I have been in the past. I have seen so many positive changes from this commitment I have made and I hope you will all notice them too.

Thank you to those who have donated money so far, and to those of you who will soon! I am now 34% of my way towards my goal of $1800 (remember, if I don't raise the full amount I don't get to walk!). I still need more of you to get in gear and show the financial support. I would hate it if I didn't make the money and after all this training, I couldn't participate in the walk!
Let me tell you about our training this past weekend. On Saturday, we walked 11 miles on the GW Parkway trail and it was raining. I loved that we had a chance to train in the rain because rain or shine, the walk will go on and I want to be prepared for whatever the day may be like. We took some fun pictures! Marcia, my mom and I happily completed the walk, but it was not without some pain. I had some blisters on my toes and heels and so next time need to make sure I am prepared for that. Other than that, I felt great and for the first time, really believed that I will be able to walk all 39 miles!Sunday, Marcia and I walked 6 miles through Old Town Alexandria and it was so fun to see all the cute neighborhoods we walked through and enjoy camaraderie and friendship! Stay tuned for next week's update!