Nancy Goodman Brinker

While I was waiting for my car to be serviced this afternoon, Nancy Goodman Brinker was at the White House receiving the nation's highest civilian honor from the President of the United States. I watched CNN as she and 15 other "agents of change," received the 2009 Presidential Medal of Honor. President Obama said:

"Before her sister died, Nancy Goodman Brinker promised her that she would do everything she could to make sure another family wouldn't go through that pain. The next morning she woke up thinking, 'How can I keep that promise? I'm only one person.' Well, every day of Nancy's life since then has been an example of what 'only one person' can do."

I watched with pride as she received her medal ... proud of Nancy Brinker ... and proud that, because you have decided to support me on this walk, thousands of dollars in my name will benefit Susan G. Komen for the cure.

Thank you.

To learn more about Nancy Goodman Brinker click here!

Congratulations Chicago Walkers ... I'm raising my goal to $5000!

While I was resting my "dogs" after another 4 hours of walking yesterday, the Chicago 3-day was finishing it's last 20 miles. To see a video click here!.

Congratulations Chicago Walkers!

Every event is exciting to me.

San Francisco is just around the corner!

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I've posted about my friend Joan who I walk with on Sundays. Yesterday she handed me a very generous check ... which means my fundraising is not finished! I am raising my goal to $5000! Wouldn't that be the greatest if I could reach that goal? I think I can do it!

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My mom's friend handed my mom a $20 bill and asked her to send it to the 3-day in my honor. I sent her a thank you note that moved her to send me another $30. How's that?! Thank you Eleanor.

5 hours

I left the house at 8:30 this morning and returned around 1:45 ...

I call that 5 hours of walking with a few brief stops for water and a call to Mom. I'm not going to lie to you. I'm tired ... and my feet hurt ... but it was a beautiful day and I'm sure I got my 15 miles in!

I'm glad Ronnie is working tonight. I intend to get into bed and rest up for tomorrow's walk!

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So ... here's the virtual training schedule I got for next week.

I'm confused about Saturday and Sunday.

Shouldn't I be walking 16 miles?

I'll have to contact the 3-day trainers.

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Countdown: 8 Weeks

My Training Schedule for This Week:
Monday-Rest
Tuesday-5 miles-Easy walking
Wednesday-45 minutes-Moderate cross-training
Thursday-6 miles-Moderate walking
Friday-45 minutes-Easy cross-training
Saturday-8 miles-Easy walking
Sunday-6 miles-Easy walking

Favorite

This is my favorite spot in Port. Yesterday I sat on a bench looking out at the water and reflected on how fortunate I am. I am fortunate to have a wonderful family ...to live in a lovely community ... to have outstanding friends ... and to be able to do this walk.

A $1000 donation was made to the Breast Cancer 3-day on my behalf by "All the Kitties in the Blogosphere." I was blown away! Thank you Karen Thompson and Max ... and all the kitties who wish they could have won the netbook! What you did win ... was my heart!

I am so very fortunate.

2.3 million

I just read that the 2009 Cleveland 3-Day event raised 2.3 million dollars "with dreams of life without Breast Cancer." Congratulations Cleveland walkers!

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I read a walker's diary "Zero to 60 in 3 days." It's an emotional account of her last day of the event. You should read it!

In 59 days I will be starting my 60 miles in San Francisco.

It's hard to believe that I'm almost there.

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Countdown: 9 Weeks

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My Training Schedule for This Week:
Monday-Rest
Tuesday-4 miles-Easy walking
Wednesday-30 minutes-Moderate cross-training
Thursday-5 miles-Moderate walking
Friday-45 minutes-Easy cross-training
Saturday-15 miles-Easy walking
Sunday-11 miles-Easy walking

The PsychoKitty Speaks Out and raises some cash!

The PsychoKitty Speaks Out

I was overwhelmed by Max's post yesterday!

It was a wonderful incentive ... that little netbook ... but I never thought a $5 chance to win it would bring in so much money for Breast Cancer research via The 3-Day! Thank you Karen ... and everyone who participated. A special thank you to Ian who took it "over the top!"

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Rain, rain, rain didn't keep me from my training walk yesterday. I came home after 2 1/2 hours in the rain to change my clothes ... then walked some more ... only to get rained on again!! I actually enjoyed it, Auntie Bee, until the thunder started. That part wasn't so great ... but I had less that 1/2 mile to go.

Today is a "rest" day and my feet appreciate that!

13.6 is almost 14. Congratulations Cleveland Walkers

I'm pretty sure my virtual trainer said 14 miles today.

I was slightly under with 13.6. I'll make up the additional .4 tomorrow Auntie Bee. I took Ronnie on a ride tonight to get the actual mileage. Was he impressed? I dunno.

I'm impressed with the 3-day walkers in Cleveland.

Tomorrow they will be finishing their 60 miles at a most emotional closing ceremony.

CONGRATULATIONS CLEVELAND WALKERS!!!

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I have been observing runners and their fanny packs. The question is ... should I get a new fanny pack with the 4 small bottles for water ... or a new fanny pack with 2 regular size bottles on each side for water ... or just use the old fanny pack and find that water bottle holder that attaches to the belt and call it a day?

Speaking of runners, I can hear them coming up behind me then passing me. They come in 2s ... two women talking without a problem ... not out of breath or anything. Go figure.

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2 months until San Francisco.

I CAN'T WAIT!